Most women have unwanted hair somewhere on their body, but for many it’s a taboo subject.
Excess hair can be embarrassing, especially around the face, and it’s never something to acknowledge.
Shaving, waxing or hair-removal cream are the usual methods to try and get rid of unwanted hair, but none of these solutions are particularly effective, nor long-lasting.
Thankfully the modern laser hair removal treatment is not only quick and painless, but the results last longer than any other treatment available.
Excess hair can be embarrassing, especially around the face, and it’s never something to acknowledge.
Shaving, waxing or hair-removal cream are the usual methods to try and get rid of unwanted hair, but none of these solutions are particularly effective, nor long-lasting.
Thankfully the modern laser hair removal treatment is not only quick and painless, but the results last longer than any other treatment available.
Excess body hair in women
Men can of course suffer from excess hair too, but for them it’s not as big a problem.
When the condition affects women, it’s called Hirsutism (pronounced hur-soot-iz-um) and results in excessive amounts of dark, coarse hair on their body, in areas where men typically grow hair.
While the condition itself isn’t dangerous, the psychological damage it can cause is immeasurable.
Women who suffer from hirsutism can also suffer from low self-esteem and lack confidence as a result and this can sometimes lead to depression and social anxiety.
When the condition affects women, it’s called Hirsutism (pronounced hur-soot-iz-um) and results in excessive amounts of dark, coarse hair on their body, in areas where men typically grow hair.
While the condition itself isn’t dangerous, the psychological damage it can cause is immeasurable.
Women who suffer from hirsutism can also suffer from low self-esteem and lack confidence as a result and this can sometimes lead to depression and social anxiety.
Most common areas
In extreme cases such as hirsutism, excess hair will grow in places which are only typically found on men.
The face is the most obvious area, with the upper lip the area most women worry about unwanted hair.
The chest, arms, legs and back are also vulnerable to excessive growth.
Where women usually have hair anyway, it can grow thicker and faster, such as eyebrows and armpits.
The face is the most obvious area, with the upper lip the area most women worry about unwanted hair.
The chest, arms, legs and back are also vulnerable to excessive growth.
Where women usually have hair anyway, it can grow thicker and faster, such as eyebrows and armpits.
What causes it
Body hair is driven by hormones called androgens, which, although both men and women produce them, are referred to as male hormones. It’s only when women start producing too many of these hormones that it becomes a problem.
The reason that happens can lie in anything from medication to genetics, but one of the most common factors is an underlying medical condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder.
Sometimes excessive hair growth has no underlying cause, in which case doctors will treat it as a cosmetic issue.
The reason that happens can lie in anything from medication to genetics, but one of the most common factors is an underlying medical condition called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which is a hormonal disorder.
Sometimes excessive hair growth has no underlying cause, in which case doctors will treat it as a cosmetic issue.
Laser hair removal treatment
Using a laser to remove unwanted hair is the latest treatment available to the cosmetic industry.
When waxing, the hair is ripped out of the skin, root and all. This results in a smooth surface, but the body starts the regrowth process immediately.
Shaving is fast and less painful than waxing, but doesn’t remove the hair follicle completely, leaving a thicker, coarser hair behind.
Laser treatments work differently.
Laser concentrates a beam of high energy directly at the root of the follicle, destroying it. Unlike waxing, this stops a new hair from growing immediately.
The process works on many hair follicles at once, allowing the treatment of large areas, and its advanced technology reduces pain while increasing efficiency. This helps with fast and comfortable treatments for patients and practitioners alike.
When waxing, the hair is ripped out of the skin, root and all. This results in a smooth surface, but the body starts the regrowth process immediately.
Shaving is fast and less painful than waxing, but doesn’t remove the hair follicle completely, leaving a thicker, coarser hair behind.
Laser treatments work differently.
Laser concentrates a beam of high energy directly at the root of the follicle, destroying it. Unlike waxing, this stops a new hair from growing immediately.
The process works on many hair follicles at once, allowing the treatment of large areas, and its advanced technology reduces pain while increasing efficiency. This helps with fast and comfortable treatments for patients and practitioners alike.
Safe, quick and painless
The procedure can last up to an hour depending on how large the area being treated is. Obviously, the smaller the area, the faster the procedure, with the quickest jobs being completed in just a few short minutes.
We wouldn’t say that laser hair removal is painful, but as pain is subjective, it varies from patient to patient.
A special cooling handpiece protects and cools the skin before, during and after each laser pulse, minimizing any possible discomfort, although most people report the feeling is similar to having a small elastic band snapped against your skin.
If you do have sensitive skin, then a topical anaesthesia can be applied one hour prior to treatment to minimise this sensation.
We wouldn’t say that laser hair removal is painful, but as pain is subjective, it varies from patient to patient.
A special cooling handpiece protects and cools the skin before, during and after each laser pulse, minimizing any possible discomfort, although most people report the feeling is similar to having a small elastic band snapped against your skin.
If you do have sensitive skin, then a topical anaesthesia can be applied one hour prior to treatment to minimise this sensation.
Hair removal in Wellington
This type of laser hair removal is called selective photothermolysis, and we use the latest LightSheer DUET by Lumenis for our laser treatment.
LightSheer's dual heads enable permanent hair reduction from all areas of the body, while at the same time remaining 100% safe.
To properly tackle excessive hair growth, a series of treatments will be needed, usually 6 - 10 sessions for full effect.
There is very little, if any, downtime, and patients can return to work immediately.
If you’re tired of shaving or waxing, it might be time to invest your time and money into something different and more permanent.
Our hair removal technology will change your life.
Contact us today if you would like to know more about our laser hair removal treatment.
Our friendly and experienced staff will be happy to help in any way they can.
LightSheer's dual heads enable permanent hair reduction from all areas of the body, while at the same time remaining 100% safe.
To properly tackle excessive hair growth, a series of treatments will be needed, usually 6 - 10 sessions for full effect.
There is very little, if any, downtime, and patients can return to work immediately.
If you’re tired of shaving or waxing, it might be time to invest your time and money into something different and more permanent.
Our hair removal technology will change your life.
Contact us today if you would like to know more about our laser hair removal treatment.
Our friendly and experienced staff will be happy to help in any way they can.
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