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While there are products available to the general public that allow people to treat themselves to laser hair removal, none of them are FDA approved for laser facial hair removal at home. They are intended to be used for areas of the body below the neck and not on the face. Safe use of take home laser hair removal systems means following manufacturer instructions and using common sense. Take home laser devices have really opened up the benefits of using a laser to many people who either did not have the time to schedule a visit to the clinic.
FDA Approved Home Laser Hair Removal
The first step to using take home laser devices is buying an FDA approved product. This means that the product you are about to use has been testing thoroughly for consumer safety which greatly reduces the risk of any complications or undesired side effects. This does not mean there are no risks involved since we cannot eliminate all risk in anything, but managing risks is all we can do in any aspect of our lives.
Following Instructions
Most products come with built in safety features such as indicator lights that notify the user when it is time to move to a new area or skin tone detectors to prevent burning people who should not be using laser treatment in the first place. Follow manufacturer guidelines as a minimum and err on the conservative side when using any laser system.
The instructions will include reminding patients that dark skin tones are not ideal for laser hair removal since the whole method relies on the properties of light being attracted by darker pigments. Light skinned people with dark hair are the ideal. Anyone with tanned, to brown, to dark skin should avoid laser treatment.
Using Common Sense
Following manufacturer guidelines and buying FDA approved products really are common sense. But don’t stop there, if, at any moment during use, there is growing pain or discomfort it would be wise to discontinue use and seek the help of a medical professional if it is anything serious. Also, in the rare even that burns or blisters do appear it is a good idea to seek medical advice immediately to avoid permanent scars.
Laser Facial Hair Removal at Home
There are no products that have been considered safe for use on the face so don’t try it. Facial hair is harder to removal with laser treatment because it tends to be thinner and lighter than other body hair. Also, the extra sensitivity of the skin in the facial area, as well as other parts of the body, makes it easily irritable which is why laser hair removal of such areas should only be done by professionals.
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Many women look to laser hair removal for many reasons. However, men who don’t have the time or patience to shave regulars can also benefit from laser facial hair removal. It not only eliminates the need to shave but can also give them a cleaner look in other parts of the face such as the eyebrows and sideburns. Sure, it extra precautions are required when using lasers near the eyes, but a well qualified surgeon with ample experience can minimize the risk to your eyes just by knowing the proper precautionary procedures.
Because facial hair removal usually involves much smaller areas than other parts of the body, costs for laser treatment could very well pay itself off in the long run. And the time a patient will save from never having to shave is money in the bank. Not to mention the amount of product that will no longer be needed.
It used to be less popular among men to remove hair from their bodies. But with the idolization of athletes and changes in social standards of beauty, back and chest hair is quickly becoming a repulsive trait than something that attracts a certain percentage of women.
As the image of body hair, including facial hair, loses its appeal, removal procedures that can promise long lasting or even permanent eliminations of hair will continue to grow in demand. As with all procedures, laser or otherwise, it’s important to go through a thorough examination of the risks and benefits for the individual and their skin type.
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Removal of facial hair is a little harder than the rest of the body because of the sensitivity of the skin in the area which is why laser facial hair removal is becoming so popular. Most traditional facial hair removal methods risk irritation and scarring with harsher techniques, but these conditions are usually temporary and last as little as half a day.
Most common methods for facial hair removal are inexpensive options such as shaving and depilatory creams. While cheap and very effective on the outset, it is very temporary and is a treatment for the ‘symptom’ of having hair rather than treating the ‘problem’.
Creams are more expensive ways to remove facial hair but still very affordable for many people. It is a hit or miss solution since many times it doesn’t even work. Also, creams are temporary but can irritate certain skin types. It’s important to test small samples before applying to larger areas of the skin.
Another more painful method is waxing and is popular among women. It’s a longer lasting effect than shaving but ripping hair from the skin hurts and can cause mild inflammation of the skin from all the stress. It’s a method of pulling hair out from the skin and usually is effective at reaching down to the roots.
Long lasting facial hair removal can be attained through laser hair removal procedures. This method is not permanent but does offer very lasting results. Of course it’s the most expensive procedure and that isn’t the only drawback. It could take several visits to the laser hair removal clinic before any results are visible. There is also a chance of skin irritation depending on the sensitivity of the individual’s skin type.
Electrolysis, unlike laser hair removal, is a permanent facial hair removal system. It kills hair by the follicle by zapping it with electrical shocks through a needle. To get permanent results also requires multiple visits because the hair has to be at the right stage of growth before it can be zapped to death. For many people, this method is reserved for other parts of the body and for good reason. The skin on the face is more sensitive and prone to irritation and scarring. It’s an expensive procedure that can cost thousands of dollars per visit making laser facial hair removal that much more appealing in comparison.
