For nearly 10 years now, medical lasers have been used for such things as tattoo removal, clearing up acne scars and other blemishes, and removing dark spots on the skin. Now they are increasing being approved by the FDA and
used for such things as wrinkle removal, tooth whitening, and hair removal.
Is it really permanent? Many laser hair removal providers tout their processes as painless or permanent. The FDA says there must be enough evidence to support those claims and it is actually giving some manufacturers
authorization to state permanent hair reduction but not removal. Be careful if you select a provider who says their process is permanent and painless. If you have the manufacturer and model number of the laser, you can directly call or write the FDA to see if they have approval for medical use.
Still, laser hair removal can be a great option for anyone wanting to remove unwanted hair from anywhere on their bodies. It works for both men and women, and is more effective if the hair is noticeably darker than the skin.
How does it work? As laser light passes through the skin, it is converted to heat and is absorbed by the pigment...