Home Laser Hair Removal Machines

Laser hair removal machines became commercially available to the general public approximately 15 years after lasers were used in clinics to removal hair from various areas of the body. Today the technology has advanced to increase the effectiveness of this method of hair removal and devices now include many safety features for better usability. Being able to perform laser hair removal at home has allowed many people who didn't have the time or desire to visit a clinic to benefit from this relatively new technique. While there are many pros to home laser hair removal systems, there are still limitations to its application and there will always be risks as with any bodily alteration procedures.

One of the most advantageous properties of hair removal by laser is that it is non-evasive and does not require any needles as electrolysis does. Electrolysis is the most comparable hair removal method because the two are the closest techniques to achieving permanent hair removal.

Using the laser method is also faster and much less painful than electrolysis. While some people will report a minor stinging or soothing warm sensation it is a tingle compared to shooting electrical pulses through needles into your skin. It is also a faster method of hair removal compared to electrolysis. Much of the time savings also comes from the fact that a take home hair removal system saves a trip to the doctor or clinic. For people who are not as committed to losing hair in a particular area and would have passed on the effort required to set up appointments the convenience of a home system that can be used on their own time is very appealing.

Unlike less permanent hair removal systems such as waxing or plucking there are no messy gels or waxes required with laser hair removal. It is an easy to use system that is clean and generally regarded as safe so long as it is used properly. Most devices today are built to beep or flash lights to help notify the user when to move to another area or take the next step, whatever it may be. This makes using the product very simple and easy. Safety features like skin tone detectors will notify the user when the skin is too dark for safe or effective application. Adjustable energy levels also help the user find a comfortable and effective strategy for removing hair.

A home laser hair removal machine is significantly more affordable than a visit to the clinic. Since the procedure requires multiple sessions, a patient could expect to pay anywhere from $1,000 to $3,000 for the entire treatment or one area. A home device usually costs between $800 and $1,000 and allows the user to do multiple treatments and touch ups as often as needed without any additional cost.

These products are quite powerful and effective. Typical results find that proper use of the machines can reduce 50% to 80% of the hair and usually lasts at least a year and many times much longer. For optimal results users will require treatment every 2 to 4 weeks for about 4 to 8 months depending on the amount of hair, size of the area, and growth patterns. Touch ups approximately every other year will be required but the amount of work is minimal.

There is a limit to the effective application of laser to the skin for the purpose of hair removal. The ideal setting for this method is dark hairs on light skin. The most important factor is the skin tone because darker skins risk burning due to the absorbency of dark colors and the laser which is essentially concentrated light energy. People with medium brown or tanned skin tones and darker should not use laser to remove hairs.

For the same reasons, the laser technique is less effective on light hairs because it doesn't absorb enough of the light energy. Blonde, red, and gray or white hairs are too light to be effective and people with such hairs should look into alternative methods because lasers won't work for them.

Also, for someone who only desires to remove facial hair should seek a trained medical professional to perform the procedure. Assistance will be required where the area to be treated is hard to reach, such as the back. Home devices are not designed to be used on facial and neck areas and there are huge risks if anyone was to try.

There will be no enjoyment from the benefits of a take home hair removal system unless the product is used safely. As simple as these products are designed to be, there will always be people looking to abuse the power of free will and end up hurting themselves. Three basic guidelines to ensuring that the results are optimal and the risks are minimized is to buy an FDA approved product, follow manufacturer instructions and, most importantly, use common sense.

An FDA approved device ensures that the product was tested for consumer safety. Manufacturer instructions will yield optimal results and keep the user from doing anything particularly dangerous. If using the laser machine begins to hurt or become extremely uncomfortable, it is common sense to stop using the machine.

When used properly, many people will find that a home laser hair removal machine is quite a blessing. It offers people another option in hair removal methods. These products can be picked up at a doctor's shop or the manufacturer websites. Remember to only use a device if it is FDA approved for safety.