The sight of undesirable or excessive facial or body hair can be unsettling for both men and
women. Thankfully, there are many hair removal options available among which laser hair
removal is medically proven to be the safest,
effective, and permanent. Best Laser
hair removal in Indore at Skinpuritys Dermatology & Aesthetics uses intense
light pulses
to target unwanted hair follicles. However, the results of laser hair removal vary for every
individual. That’s because the effectiveness of laser hair removal depends upon
several factors including skin type and ethnicity.
This blog by Dr. Harshita Kothari , an expert dermatologist in Indore at
Skinpuritys Dermatology & Aesthetics, provides the information you would need, to know
the impact of lasers on all types of skin, so
that you can confirm if laser hair removal is the right option for you.
Understanding the mechanism of Laser Hair Removal
In laser hair reduction treatment in Indore at Skinpuritys Dermatology & Aesthetics, the
undesirable hair follicles are targeted with pulses of concentrated light beam.
Skinpuritys Dermatology & Aesthetics, is the best laser clinic in Indore and it
uses the most advanced lasers to deliver safe results.
The light energy coming from the laser gets soaked into the melanin pigment in the
hair. This light energy when passed through the skin to reach melanin gets converted into
thermal energy that damages the targeted hair
follicles and slows down further hair growth.
However, at the time of laser hair removal treatment, every hair follicle in the
targeted area may not be at the same stage of the normal hair growth cycle. For the
undesirable hair to get thermally destroyed and fall
out, being in an active growth phase is important. This means, optimal or permanent hair
reduction is possible with lasers only if multiple laser treatments are performed.
Laser hair removal is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. For effective laser hair
removal in different skin types, additional laser settings and tailored treatment plans may
be needed. By understanding the basic working
of laser hair removal, it’s easier to customise the treatment for different skin
types.
About Different Skin Types
As per skin specialist in
Indore, Dr. Harshita Kothari , ‘There are six different skin types based on
the Fitzpatrick Skin type classification. These
skin types are categorised based on the skin’s response to sun exposure and the
skin’s tendency to tan as well as genetic predisposition’.
- Type 1- It is the palest skin that can easily burn with sun exposure
and never tanning.
- Type 2- It is light-coloured skin, slightly darker than fair
complexion. It usually gets sunburnt and can minimally tan.
- Type 3- It is olive or golden-coloured skin that can sometimes get
mildly sunburnt and can uniformly tan.
- Type 4- It is a moderate brown complexion. This skin type can burn
minimally and always tan.
- Type 5- It is the skin that can rarely burn but profusely tan to appear
dark.
- Type 6- It is the darkest skin that can easily tan but rarely burns
with sun exposure. The skin is most resistant to sun exposure.
Understanding these 6 skin types is essential in determining the best approach for laser hair
removal. If the skin is very dark, the laser may mistakenly target the melanin of the skin
instead of the hair and potentially result
in skin burns or hyperpigmentation. That’s why people having skin type 1-2 would need
different lasers than those having skin type 5-6 to avoid side effects.
Furthermore, if there is a good understanding of different skin types, the skin
professional and laser doctors in Indore at Skinpuritys
Dermatology & Aesthetics know what laser settings and
treatment plans would work for specific skin types. People having dark skin may require
multiple treatments with lasers at low-energy settings to achieve the same results as seen
in people with fair skin. Whereas light-complexioned
people may require fewer treatments with lasers at high-energy settings to effectively and
safely target unwanted hair follicles.
Laser Hair Removal for Different Skin Types
Based on the identified skin type, here are possible effects that one can expect from laser
hair removal.
- Type 1 or 2 (Fair skin): For people having fair skin type, the
laser hair removal results are most effective and possibly seen in fewer sessions.
That’s because fair-skinned people usually have
dark, coarse hair. Such contrast in hair and skin colour is necessary for the lasers to
act on the melanin in the hair follicles instead of damaging the surrounding skin.
- Type 3 and 4 (Olive/brown skin): Individuals having such skin types
achieve mediocre results from laser hair removal treatment. Such individuals would need
specialised laser devices that could easily distinguish
the melanin in the hair from the melanin present in the skin surrounding the hair
follicles. Moreover, the skin professional practising laser hair removal must take
specific precautions to minimise the serious impacts of
the lasers.
- Type 5 and 6 (Dark skin): Laser hair removal for people having dark
skin might not be very effective due to high melanin deposition in the skin. To get the
best results and ensure the safety of laser hair removal
treatment, a skin professional with excellent expertise and the use of a sophisticated
laser device with an in-built cooling mechanism is required for the treatment of
patients having dark skin.
If traditional laser
technology is used for type 5 and 6 skin, there is a greater risk of skin burn or
discoloration. But, the use of non-ablative lasers like ND: YAG lasers can target only
the hair follicles and not the superficial skin. Such
lasers are best for dark skin people as these reduce the chances of the adverse impact
of the laser treatment.
Laser technologies effective for Laser hair removal in Old Palasia
- Alexandrite Laser- This laser device uses a shorter wavelength of
light, usually around 755nm. It tends to excel in hair removal for fair-skinned people.
It has been reported that alexandrite lasers are more
gentle on the skin and cause minimal pain.
- Diode laser- This laser device makes use of a longer wavelength of
light, usually 810nm, to remove undesirable hair of olive or brown-skinned people. It
delivers heat to deeper skin layers and causes minimal
to no damage to the superficial skin in darker-skinned individuals. Moreover, it works
best for the removal of pubic hair but it tends to hurt more than alexandrite laser.
- ND: YAG laser: This laser technology emits light at a wavelength of
1064nm. It is perfect for hair removal in dark-skinned individuals. It comes with an
attached cooling system that helps avoid heating or damaging
the skin.
To learn more on laser hair reduction cost in Indore contact the
experts at Skinpuritys Dermatology & Aesthetics in Old Palasia. The cost of treatment is
offered at a very competitive price at the clinic.
The clinic uses the best laser technology and has trained staff to perform the laser
treatment under the guidance of laser doctors and dermatologists. Visit now to get more
insights in this treatment.
Content Reviewed and Updated by Dr. Harshita Kothari
