Chicago Laser Hair Removal

Chicago laser hair removal isn't just for the modern woman any longer but it's now available for men too! In our modern age both sexes can indulge and gain the benefits of laser hair removal. There are many reasons to have your hair removed but a lot of the time its different for men and women.

One thing is for sure, if you do get permanent laser hair reduction (removal), in the long run you can end up saving a lot of money! Just imagine, no more shaving... no more messy waxing with excruciating pain! Don't you get tired of yanking that wax off your upper lip then getting those alligator tears because of the pain? Not to mention that lasting, burning sensation that seems to take forever to go away? What about that inflamed and swollen upper lip where the hair was just yanked out! OUCH! But, that is just one of the many body parts to get hair removal.... here are some of the others:

1. Facial hair: this can range from those little hairs that give you that "Dice Clay" side burn look to the "Billy" Goat chin hair. Yep, not very appealing to most women these days! For most men, this really isn't an issue but there are some that are tired of having to shave everyday so laser hair removal my just be your ticket to less frequent nicks and cuts!
Let's not forget about those brows! Wouldn't it be great to have that perfect brow shape each and every day without having to tweeze? I think most women would agree, less tweezing time means more time for pampering her body!

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2. Arm Hair: In the distant past, arm hair wasn't really a huge issue but in today's modern society hair arms, especially for women and young ladies can be embarrassing! As 40 is the new 30... hairlessness is the new sleek and beautiful!
You don't want to be that woman, out on a first date with that perfect guy when he caresses your arm, on that moon-lit walk after the perfect dinner, and you see the look of horror on his face as his hand gently slides over and through all that hair! Yikes...

3. Leg Hair: I think this is probably what most women believe to be the best candidate for laser hair removal! There are so many reasons to have this hair removed. For one, you wouldn't have to spend hours and hours each week shaving. Dang.. i forgot to get razors yesterday... again!... well, i'll just use that razor I've been using that last week... Yep, you guessed it... i'm sure you've been there before, but that dang razor is dull!!!! When it's to that point, it's not cutting the hair any more...it's pulling it out and leaving those ugly red streaks all up and down that beautiful leg of yours! But, what if you didn't have time to shave? You know... got up late.. the power for the alarm went out as you slept so your up late and running around trying to get that new business suite you just bought on... You just remembered... you have that very important meeting in like 20 minutes and haven't even left the house yet! So, you hope that no one notices the stubble!
I ask you... who needs that kind of self-doubt and pressure! Laser hair removal to the rescue!

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Even thought laser hair removal has been around for quite sometime, many people don't understand how it works. There are many misconceptions and a lot of confusion as to how lasers work to remove the hair. I've heard things like "the laser is like a very small razor and it cuts the hair off really close to the skin"... ummm.. NO.. that's not it! How about this one.."the laser actually seals the hair under the skin sort of like sewing up all those little holes where the hair can't come out any more"? hmmmm.... that's still NOT right!

So, how does laser hair removal actually work? Let's see....

Your hair actually grows in three (3) stages...
1. Anagen: The Active Growth Cycle - This is where the hair is actively growing and thriving.
2. Catagen: The Transistional Cycle - This cycle is where the hair stops growing and the follicle starts to shut down the process.
3. Telogen: The Rest Cycle - This last cycle is where the hair basically sits in the skin and is free to fall out

Why is it important to know about the growth cycle of hair? Well, that's the reason you may have to have additional hair removal treatments. You see, you have to damage the hair follicle in it's Growing stage for the treatments to work. Unfortunately, you can't just look at that hair and say... Ahhh.... that ones growing.. I'll get it first! Nope, so what a technician will do is treat an "area" and in the process will end up targeting the hairs in the growth stage along with the other 2 stages. The ones in the growing stage, once hit by the laser will not or should not grow any longer!

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So, What is a Laser and How does it work on my hair?

A laser is a hand held device that generates light in a certain wavelength and of a certain color. This light is focused and pulsed to give a high-energy short pulse that targets the hair follicle. This laser ligth pulse targets the melanin in the follicle and super-heats it causing it to damage the follicle and stopping it's growth.
Melanin is what gives your hair it's color. The darker the hair color and lighter your skin color the better results you will see. That's one reason it's important to NOT tan before your treatments. The bigger the difference between your hair color and skin the more effective your treatments.

There are several laser and laser-like devices currently used for hair removal in Chicago and other cities. Some of the more common ones are detailed below:

Alexandrite: The long-pulse alexandrite laser accomplishes deep penetration into the skin where the hair follicles are located. The heat build-up in the hair shafts disables those follicles in the active growth phase.

* Diode: The diode laser is a very efficient device that contains small diodes or semiconductors that are arranged together to produce light. The diode laser has a longer wavelength than other lasers used for hair removal, which may improve treatment results on darker skin types.

* Light based sources: In many circumstances, intense pulsed light devices also operate on similar principles to lasers. Using the photoepilation process, the device offers a broad spectrum of light to treat a variety of hair and skin colors as well as hair depths. Some of the commonly used light-based sources include:

* Q-Switched Nd:YAG: This laser delivers two different wavelengths of light. One is an invisible infrared light used for deeper penetration. This wavelength is used to reach deeper hair follicles. The other wavelength, a green light, is used for treating hair follicles closer to the surface. In both cases, the Q-switching device emits rapid bursts of laser light to the treatment site.

* Ruby: In this type of a light-based source, the red-colored beam seeks out the target melanin inside the hair shafts.

With the economic times as they are, if you are spending your hard earned cash on laser hair removal you want to do everything you can between treatments to make sure your skin stays as healthy as possible. While some treatments only last for a few minutes, you will want to care for your skin to encourage quick recovery and to avoid as much discomfort as possible.

Immediately after your laser hair removal treatment you want to check your skin for any abnormal reactions. Your skin will have some reddness and possibly some swelling. Apply a cold compact to the area treated to help reduce any swelling and to help control any pain you may be experiencing.

By applying a skin lotion to your treated area, it will help keep you skin healthy and moist. You don't really need a medicated cream and it may cause your skin to dry out in the process. Speak with you technician or doctor and have them recommend a lotion. Remember, they are professionals and deal with skin all day long. They have tried several types of lotions and should be able to recommend a few different types.

Taking a shower or bath after your treatments will cause no harm but when you are done and ready to dry yourself you'll want to just pat lightly and not rub or scrub the water. Your skin will be sensitive and you don't want to irritate it further with the rubbing.

Usually after 3-5 days, you can shave the area that was treated. You just want to make sure to avoid irritating the treated area as much as possible. Some shaving creams, gels and soaps can be harsh on your newly hair free area and might cause the skin to dry.

You will want to avoid tweezing, waxing and bleaching of your hair at all times. Remember... the way laser hair removal works is it will target the dark pigment of your hair follicle (at the root) and destroy it there. If that root is gone or it's the same color as your skin the laser will not be effective and you'll end up having to get more treatments!

Stay out of the sun as much as possible! You don't want your skin to get exposed as it will be very susceptible to burning! If you do have to go outside and in the sun make sure you use the highest possible sunscreen you can find and limit your exposure time to the minimum!

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So? I've found out your pregnant or your in your later stages of your pregnancy... Yep, your body is or has changed and you probably have an increase in hormones to help you and your baby. But, those hormones may also be causing hair growth in places you really don't want it!

The increased hormones may be the culprit of extra hair growth on your face, upper lip, chin and side of your face. But, it usually doesn't stop there, you may also develop extra hair on your chest, back, arms and bottom.

What does this mean? Well, it means that you might have to resort to shaving or waxing for the next few months. Though laser hair removal has be shown to be very safe and effective, it's really not recommended for women who are pregnant. You really don't want the high-level laser around your stomach area. Yes, you could get laser hair removal for the face just make sure with your technician.

It might be wiser to wait til your baby is born, then you can consult with your local medspa and get a good, free consultation where all your needs can be addressed and you won't ever have to worry that your treatments could have caused any harm to your unborn child.

If you decide you like to have laser hair removal anyways, please consult with your OBGYN before you continue with any treatments!