False Myths And Truths About Laser Hair Removal in Delhi

Dr. Sandeep Kashyap, Dermatologist in Dwarka, Delhi, responds to some false myths about this method.

In expert hands, it is a safe method that removes hair and does not damage the skin, nor is it radiation that accumulates in the body.

Any area that has the appropriate hair is capable of being depilated and is especially useful if there are intolerances to traditional hair removal such as spots, folliculitis, cysts.

The Laser hair removal in Delhi is one of the techniques that have revolutionized the beauty sector. It is a very widespread treatment that is carried out in many centres, but not always with qualified personnel or with the safest and most effective equipment. Dr. Kashyap clarifies everything there is to know about laser hair removal and what false myths exist behind this medical-aesthetic protocol that should only be done under the supervision of a qualified professional.

Laser hair removal consists in the application of a very intense and selective light that has the peculiarity of traversing the structures of our body without damaging them and concentrating all its energy on those structures of the skin that have the colour black, like the hair root that it is growing (selective photothermolysis). This light produces its destruction.

Dr. Kashyap explains what is true and lies in the most popular beliefs about laser hair removal in Janakpuri:

"It can damage the skin and is less safe than other traditional systems"

Dr. Kashyap responds: laser hair removal, in expert hands, is a safe method that removes hair and does not damage the skin. It is based on the principle of selective photothermolysis, through which the hair follicles (which are the target) are destroyed without damaging the other neighbouring structures. It must also be borne in mind that laser hair removal is not a radiation that accumulates in the body, and therefore has no consequences or repercussions on general health in the short, medium or long term.

"It's the same as other methods and it does not totally eliminate the hair"

The expert responds: numerous studies show that the laser permanently removes and destroys hair in a high percentage of treated hair, and in the vast majority of patients. Only a long-term maintenance session is necessary to finish eliminating any residual hair that may remain. Later the hair grows more slowly, it is thinner, lighter and less abundant.

"Laser hair removal is a painful treatment"

Dr. Kashyap responds: laser hair removal is a soft and highly tolerated treatment. There is only a slight and temporary sensation of heat that is attenuated by a cold air system. In exceptional cases and with a lot of sensitivity, a local anaesthetic cream can be applied to avoid discomfort.

"Laser hair removal is an expensive treatment"

Dr. Kashyap replies: this method of hair removal is more profitable than others if we analyse it in its entirety. The investment depends on the extension of the area to be treated, but it is certainly less than the total sum of the cost of all traditional hair removals, with the time savings that this entails.

"Not all areas can be shaved with the laser, you have to avoid the sensitive ones"

The expert Dr. Kashyap responds: it is not true, any area of ​​the body that has the appropriate hair is susceptible to being shaved with laser (legs, groin, armpits, arms, back, facial area, etc.) and is especially useful in those areas where intolerances to traditional hair removal occur as spots, folliculitis, cysts, etc.

"Fine or blonde hair cannot be removed with laser hair removal"

Dr. Kashyap responds: It is always recommended to make a prior assessment of the patient, to verify if the hair has enough melanin to be treated. Whenever it is a fine hair and black or chestnut colour, you can laser hair removal, although it may require a greater number of sessions due to its lower melanin content. If it is a very blond or white hair, it will not be possible to treat with laser without melanin.

"Laser hair removal is the same in all centres"

The specialist responds: Laser hair removal is not the same in all centres. In recent years spaces have been appearing that offer laser hair removal treatment in Delhi performed by very low-qualified personnel at very low prices, working with a little or nothing effective device. Do not go to specialized centres can be counterproductive taking into account that, in laser hair removal, you have to adjust the parameters of the beam of light to the type of hair (black, brown, blond, etc.) and skin type (phototype) mainly to not get the opposite effect, stimulating more hair growth. A fact that is becoming more common is that the lasers used in these centres produce burns or some side effects on the surrounding structures (such as skin), because it takes an excessive time to find the right dose for hair removal.

"It does not matter if you sunbathe before waxing, the problem is later"

The expert responds: Although it is known that after the session of laser hair removal it is important that the treated area is well protected with sun protection, we also have to follow a series of previous recommendations: it is not advisable to expose yourself to the sun (or to the ray booths). UVA) at least four or five weeks prior to the laser session and you cannot use self-tanners.

"Hair must be shaved before each session"

Truth: before the treatment of laser hair removal shave the area to be shaved with a razor. You should not shave the area to be treated with traction techniques (tweezers, wax or epilating razors), as they pull the hair by the roots and this would reduce the effectiveness in the treatment (it is necessary that the hair has left for the treatment to be effective).