An overview of removing pubic hair with laser treatments. Discover how much it costs to remove your pubic hair, how many sessions you may be required to go through and the side effects.
The laser pubic hair removal procedure is almost the same for men and women; it consists on beaming the pubic region with a high energy laser beam for a very short time. This energy is soaked up by the dark pigment present in the hair follicles, affecting their ability to grow and preventing them from thickening. The laser beams attack pigments, so the lighter the skin, the less damaged it suffers. However, the damage received in the skin is not permanent, even if the treated region is large. Removing pubic hair by laser doesn't normally cause pain, but just a little discomfort. If you have very delicate skin in your pubic region, you should consider using a mild topical anesthetic to reduce the discomfort, but it is generally not required.
Types of Laser Pubic Hair Removal
There are several types of laser hair removal services available. For instance, many people decide to remove all of their pubic hair, while others decide to leave a small portion of hair, therefore performing a partial pubic hair removal. Whether it is a complete removal or a partial one, the process is the same.
There are many types of lasers used to remove hair like Ruby laser, Aragon laser, Alexandrite laser, Nd:YAG and Pulsed diode array. Argon and Ruby lasers are not being used anymore because their wavelength is unsafe for the skin. Of all the lasers mentioned, the most effective one is the Alexandrite laser, but it is ineffective unless you have very fair skin. The pulsed diode array laser is used for medium-colored skin while Nd:YAG is used for more tanned skin.
Pricing and Sessions Required for Laser Pubic Hair Removal
Laser hair removal professionals normally charge from $200 to $600 per session, although there are a couple of factors that will influence the actual prices. The number of sessions necessary to permanently halt hair growth depends on the hair color/skin color combination of the patient, being each session much more effective if the person has a very fair skin and black or very dark brown hair. The closer to this combination, the lesser number of sessions required. It takes about 4 sessions at a cost of around $2000 to complete the whole process.
Laser Pubic Hair Removal Side Effects
The treated skin area may become red and sore after each laser session. It feels like a slight sunburn and usually lasts for a couple of days. You may apply some topical cream to relieve the pain. You must also avoid prolonged sun exposure for 6 weeks after your treatment to prevent further damage to the treated skin area.
Disadvantages of Permanent Pubic Hair Removal
The main benefit of laser hair removal can be a disadvantage depending on which angle you look at it. You will not be able to style your pubic hair again because you will no longer have hair in your pubic region. Some people choose to preserve only a small chunk of pubic hair by opting to remove pubic hair only on the bikini line and areas that will be exposed outside their smallest bikini or panties.
If you can live with the high cost and the minor inconvenience, you will never have to wax or shave again! You will be able to be free of razor bumps, pubic ingrown hairs and pubic pimples. However, please be 100% sure that this is what you desire for there is no turning back once you permanently remove your pubic hair with laser.
