TIPS FOR STARTING LASER HAIR REDUCTION

By Dr Pukar Chapagain, MD

Laser hair reduction is quite popular nowadays and even popular amongst youths and young adults. While LASER hair reduction has been for long since 1964, it is still a matter of uncertainty among the youths and first timers in deciding whether to go for LASER. Here are few tips before going for LASER hair Reduction:

Tip # 1: Am I eligible for LASER hair removal?

LASER works by targeting melanin molecules on the hair root. It works best on darker hair followed by lighter hair and does not work on white hairs.

Tip # 2: What age can undergo LASER hair reduction?

LASER hair reduction is most effective and safe after the pubertal hormones stabiles that is around 18-24 years, however it can be started at 14-16 years for medical conditions and self-esteem issues.

Tip # 3: Choose the right LASER for your skin

If you are considering LASER hair removal, it is important to choose the right laser for your skin type. Alexandrite works better for finer and lighter hair while nd-YaG and diode works better on darker hair. However, Alexandride LASERS and tend to cause burn in darker skin, diode or nd-YaG is preferred. Choosing LASER can sometimes be a tricky issue and may need expert handeling.

Tip # 4: What if I have white hairs?

LASERS are mostly ineffective for white hairs (by the end of Dec 2025). So electrolysis is truly permanent hair removal, although it is more time consuming and painful.

“Lasers works best for darker hair color. It is better to start LASER hair reduction after the pubertal hormone stabilizes. Skin color and hair color helps decide choosing right kind of LASER. Electrolysis is truly permanent hair removal”