Laser hair removal is not as new as some people might think.  One of the first treatments experimented with when studying the potential applications of lasers was that of hair removal and growth prevention as well as treatments for infertility.  The treatment was extensively tested before its first commercial availability in the mid nineties.

These days it is becoming a more and more common procedure, accepted as a relatively safe and very effective way of permanently reducing or stopping hair growth in targeted areas it is now available at high street clinics across the developed world.

By targeting and heating the hair follicles while avoiding damage to the skin, the lasers can be used to only injure the hairs and prevent their growth and not or hurt the patient’s skin.  This works best on dark haired patients with light skin although there are now machines available which can operate effectively on those with dark skin as well.  It does not however, work with blonde or red hair.

There is no need for people to be put off by the results they may have seen on people who have had lasers used for tattoo removal, there the laser is being used to break down pigmentation in the skin and this is what causes the lightening effect that some may experience in areas treated.  This should not happen with hair treatment as the follicles are being targeted, not the skin.