laser hair removal

**Laser Hair Removal**
A non-invasive cosmetic procedure using **laser light** to target and destroy hair follicles, reducing or eliminating unwanted hair.

– **Mechanism**: Selective photothermolysis (light energy absorbed by melanin in hair, damaging follicles).
– **Areas**: Legs, underarms, bikini line, face, back.
– **Sessions**: 6-8 treatments (4-6 weeks apart) for long-term reduction.
– **Best for**: Light-to-medium skin tones with dark hair (advanced lasers like **Nd:YAG** suit darker skin).
– **Pros**: Permanent reduction, minimal discomfort, no downtime.
– **FDA-cleared devices**: **Candela GentleMax Pro**, **Lumenis LightSheer®**.

*Avoid sun exposure pre/post treatment. Results vary by hair color/skin type.*