Laser Hair Removal

Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia, & Maryland

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive, non-surgical, and relatively painless cosmetic procedure performed to address unwanted hair growth. It has been extensively researched and proven to be extremely effective in treating any area of the body in ridding unwanted hair and preventing re-growth.

 

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

 

Laser hair removal provides numerous benefits compared to other contemporary methods of dealing with unwanted hair growth, like shaving or waxing. These include:

• Effectively treating large areas as it stunts growth of more than one hair at a time
• Minimal pain and discomfort
• Zero downtime
• Non-invasive
• Can be used in most parts of the body
• Can unify skin color and complexion

 

How Laser Hair Removal Works

 

Depending on the treatment area size, laser hair removal process can take anywhere from several minutes to numerous hours. Dr. Daria Hamrah uses a low energy laser beam to minimize side effects of laser hair removal.

 

The process works by:

• The laser beam is projected at the area of treatment and passes through the patient’s skin
• Hair pigments attract the beam
• Actively growing hair follicles absorb the laser’s energy, which disables hair follicle growth in deeper layers of the skin.
• Dormant hair follicles are unaffected by the laser

 

Risks and Side Effects of Laser Hair Removal

 

Generally, trace amounts of pain are experienced but not enough to necessitate anesthesia. There are certain considerations to keep in mind before deciding if laser hair removal is for you:

• Since a low energy beam is used to prevent skin damage and the laser only affects actively growing hair follicles, the process is ongoing and requires multiple sessions in order to guarantee success
• Due to smaller amounts of hair pigment, treatment of blonde or gray hair is less successful
• Sunscreen is required to prevent sun damage in the treatment area
• Patients with darker skin tones are not recommended for this procedure due to the differences between skin tone and hair color
• Slight redness may occur around the treatment area

 

Is Laser Hair Removal Right For You?

 

If you are considering a permanent solution to unwanted hair growth, laser hair removal may be a suitable option. Since hair grows in cycles and is dependent upon metabolism, age, and hair coarseness, Dr. Hamrah will design a schedule that will optimize your results.

 

If you live in the Washington, D.C. or northern Virginia area and are considering laser hair removal, please contact Dr. Hamrah today to schedule your personal consultation to see if laser hair removal is something you would like to try.

 

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