Laser Hair Removal Cost In Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

Laser hair removal is a  procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light (laser) to remove unwanted hair. Laser light is emitted which is being absorbed by a melanin pigment in hair this laser light is converted to heat which damages the tube shaped sacs within the skin.

Almost anybody who has undesirable hair is a candidate for laser hair removal… Laser hair removal achieves the best results when the patients’ skin is fair and has dark coarse hair.

For both male and female we can reduce the hair removal for women, permanent hair removal, hair permanently on virtually any hair bearing part of your body including your arms, legs, bikini area, back, etc. these are commonly area which are most frequently treated.

You should not bleach or shave hair before undergoing the procedure.

Most people experience hair removal that lasts several months, and it might last for years. But laser hair removal doesn't guarantee permanent hair removal. The hair will grow but will be finer and lighter in color.

Treatments are usually given at intervals of 3 weeks, or when new hair growth is noticed. For the best results laser hair removal treatments should not be delayed further than 6 weeks as it takes approx. 4- 12 weeks for follicles to re grow.

Treatment time can vary based on the area. The upper lip takes only a few minutes while the back or legs can take up to an hour.

Before the treatment, the area to be treated will be cleansed. The laser treatment will take place in a room set up specifically for laser treatments. Many patients say that the laser pulses feel like warm pinpricks or a rubber band being snapped against the skin. A laser removes hair by vaporizing it. This causes small plumes of smoke that have a sulfur-like smell.

• Avoid extended UV exposure for 7 days post-treatment.
• Over the counter medication is recommended for post treatment discomfort. You may also cool towels, ice packs or aloe vera to alleviate discomfort due to heat.
• Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment.
• Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 weeks post-treatment or until healing has occurred.
• Using a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and is recommended ongoing for maintenance.
• If you experience any side effects, such as hypo- or hyper-pigmentation, prolonged redness or 
swelling, , call or come in for instructions on treatment.

After your laser session, the growth of new hair will be less noticeable. However, even though laser treatments damage hair follicles, they're not destroyed completely.  With time the follicles may recover from the initial damage and grow hair again.

The most common side effects are minor and last 1 to 3 days. These side effects include swelling, redness, pain, blister formation.