Why proceed with laser hair removal and how many treatments are needed?
A. Simply because this is the most practical, least painful, most efficient, and probably the least expensive professional method available to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal works by destroying hairs that are in their active hair growth phase. Since no all hairs are actively growing at any given time, it is generally necessary to retreat the area at a later date (within a few months) to then destroy those hairs that were resting but are now growing. The number of initial treatments needed may vary, but usually at least 3 are required. Subsequent treatments may then need to be done, depending upon any of the following factors which can influence hair growth and responsiveness to laser therapy: hair location or hair type, hair color, skin color, hormonal influences, medications, and genetic background.
