In general, the laser hair removal is a relatively new medical procedure that allows men and women to reduce or eliminate the undesired hair on many areas of their body.

This treatment produces long term results and the hair coverage can be removed . However, a tiny hair re-grow is possible, easily removable using other procedures. For a moment laser hair removal technology works the best when removing black and brown hair. It is still very hard to treat and many times quite impossible to use the laser hair removal technology on very light shades of hair such as light blonde, red, white and grey. But as technology go further, more and more possibilities are available.

Generally speaking, the laser hair removal is the new technology that is good to destroy the hair follicles without damage to skin. The possibility to cause skin damages is very low, because the energy produced by beam of laser is customized based on your type of hair and skin pigmentation.

However, the laser hair removal isn't completely painless. Patients can feel slight stings during the procedure and skin goes pink and lasts that way for about one to two days causing minor a discomfort. One after another, patients will not experience same pain comparing with traditional waxing or epilating methods. For patients with very low pain thresholds an anaesthesia cream can be applied on the skin before treatment.

If you need more information, there are many clinics that offer laser hair removal opportunities and many doctors that can tell you what kind of the laser hair removal procedure is the most appropriate for you.

Valerian D is a freelance writer interested in issues affecting men and women as well such as hair removal