Laser Hair Removal Treatment - Dr Rashmi's Skin Clinic

1. LASER HAIR REMOVAL By: Dr Rashmi’s Skin Hair & Laser Clinic – Bangalore Website: www.dr-rashmis-skinclinic.com

2. What is Laser Hair Removal? Laser hair removal is a process by which unwanted hair is removed by beaming highly concentrated laser light into hair follicles. This light is then absorbed by the pigments present in the hair follicles, thereby destroying the hair follicles permanently. It is one of the most common treatments people go for, to enhance their appearances be free of unwanted hair in a quick and permanent way. 1

3. How it works? Firstly, the area that is to be treated is cleansed thoroughly. Then a numbing gel Is applied to the area which will reduce the sensitiveness of the skin in that area. In about half an hour or one hour the area will become completely numb. 1

4. How it works? The patient is then taken to a special room that is set up for laser treatments. The people in the room need to wear protective eyewear throughout the procedure. The skin of the specified area is held taut before it is treated with laser. These laser pulses usually feel like a few warm pinpricks or as if a rubber band is snapped against your skin. Once the follicles are thus destroyed, the hair is removed by the laser through vaporization. This might emit smoke that smells like sulfur. How long this will take will depend upon the area that is to be treated. You may need a couple of sessions (3 to 7) to make sure the results are permanent. 1

5. After Care Although your skin may be red or swollen after the laser treatment, you may still go back to your daily activities almost instantly. You may want to apply a cold compress for a while to reduce your discomfort. However, in order to avoid any kind of side effects, you need to make sure: • You avoid being exposed to sunlight • You do not use any kind of tanning equipment including a sun lamp or tanning bed • You follow all the instructions given to you by the dermatologist 1

6. Side Effects and Risks Although laser hair removal treatment is relatively safer, there are certain common side effects such as: • Redness • Swelling • Discomfor However, these are really minor and may reduce in one or two days. As long as you choose an experienced and qualified dermatologist such as Dr. Rashmi, you may not come across any kind of risks. 1

7. Side Effects and Risks However, going to an inexperienced dermatologist who may not use the equipment in the right way may lead to certain possible side effects such as: • Scarring • Infections • Blistering • Skin lightening or darkening (either temporary or permanent) • Cold sores or Herpes simplex outbreaks 1

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9. Contact Us Call us on +91 99020 64699 Email us: drrashmisskinclinic@gmail.com Our Website: www.dr-rashmis-skinclinic.com Address: Dr. Rashmi's Skin, Hair & Laser Clinic #610-A First Floor C Block, AECS Layout Kundalahalli, Bangalore, Karnataka 560037 10

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