It’s time to bust these top 4 myths about laser hair removal

When it comes to saving time and looking your best, laser hair removal is one of the best treatments to indulge yourself in. As an effective and permanent solution for removing unwanted hair, it is a treatment that will save you time from shaving or having to reconsider your wardrobe choices at the very last minute.

With so many different variations of truths and untruths floating around the internet, we’re here to put to right these top 4 myths about laser hair removal for you to safely decide if this treatment is right for you.

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Myth 1: The treatment won’t work on all hair colours

In the past, this might hold some truth where older equipment required high contrast to work and could only work on individuals with light skin and dark hair. However with the evolution of technology, current laser hair removal machines work more accurately than before and could work on almost all hair colours.

Myth 2: It has the same effect on all hair types

Just as hair differs from one person to the next, a person will have different hair types and colours just on their body alone. Different hair types may respond differently to a laser treatment but you can be assured that the laser hair removal machine can effectively treat and remove hair on any part of the body.

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Myth 3: The results last forever

While it is true that laser hair removal works by damaging the hair follicle, and affects hair regrowth from that follicle, we should also bear in mind that hair follicles exist all over the body and our body continues to change as we grow older. For instance, hormonal changes during menopause may encourage hair to grow in places it has never grown before. It is therefore not uncommon for follow-up appointments to keep areas of the body hair-free .

Myth 4: The treatment is painful

In the past, you might have heard of laser hair removals being painful, akin to the sensation of having a rubberband snapped against your skin. This may have been true in the past but these days the treatment is virtually painless. With the option to apply numbing cream to the treatment area prior to a laser hair removal session, each session is very comfortable.