Any relatively new technology can be a thing to approach with some wariness. This is even more true when it involves procedures and equipment that come in close contact with your skin and can affect the way you look and even your health. That is why many people are a bit cautious when deciding if laser hair removal in NYC is the right beauty treatment for them.
The process of laser hair removal is relatively new and therefore there is still not enough evidence to conclusively say what long-term effects would be. To date, there have not been any serious claims or judgments on a widespread basis, so the procedure could be deemed generally safe and effective. How Lasers Work to Remove Hair Understanding how laser treatments work can help you understand what some of the inherit risks and benefit can be.
A small hand-held instrument resembling some kind of electronic pen is held in the hands of a technician. The specific wavelength of light is directed toward the individual hair follicle.
Protective eye wear is worn by both the client and the technician even though little light escapes the pen's aim. As the technician lifts and redirects the pen, there could be a dangerous exposure to the eyes, hence the eye protection.
A chemical and mechanical reaction occurs in the hair follicle without affecting the skin. In some cases, the skin is overly exposed and there is some short term redness. In rare cases, the redness lasts for a long time. Who Will Have the Best Results Anyone can get some sort of result for long term hair removal from laser treatments. Those that generally have the least reaction to their skin and the longest lasting, sometimes even permanent, hair removal are those with fair skin and dark hair. The texture of the hair and colour of the skin respond well to the treatments.