What is Bikini Laser Hair Removal and How Does it Work?
Bikini laser hair removal is a hair removal procedure that uses a laser beam to temporarily remove hair from the bikini area of a person. Laser hair removal is a non- invasive procedure that can be done by a dermatologist or an esthetician. As mentioned, it is a temporary hair removal; technique but the regrowth of hair after getting a laser takes way longer than the hair removal by waxing, shaving or using hair removal creams. In laser hair removal, there is a use of pulse laser delivery technique in which a high laser light that could be alexandrite or diode lasers, etc., on the area of the skin from where hair is needed to be removed. As the laser light gets absorbed by sensitive skin, it travels through layers of the skin and reaches the hair follicles or roots.
There the laser energy gets converted into thermal energy and gets absorbed by the melanin present in the hair. This thermal energy temporarily destroys the hair follicles and makes them lose the capacity to grow hair for a particular time being.
The principle and working of laser hair removal is based on the technique called selective photothermolysis. The thermal energy obtained at the end only destroys the hair follicle that are in the hair growth phase of the hair growth cycle.
Is the Bikini Laser Hair Removal Safe for People With Sensitive Skin?
Bikini laser hair removal is safe for people with any sensitive skin type, unless you have a particular skin disease or infection.
The modern technology and machines used for laser hair removal now even have in- built cooling features that work simultaneously with the other laser features of the machine. This helps in cooling down and minimizing the irritation or other discomfort a person can feel after the hair removal is done.
However, even though laser removal is safe, there are cases in which a person has some skin issue or precautions to take or is on medication related to skin. So, it is always advised to consult a professional and c certified dermatologist before you go for a laser hair removal.
What are Benefits of Bikini Laser Hair Removal?
There are many benefits associated with laser hair removal that makes it better option than waxing and other hair removal types like:-
Reduce Ingrown Hair
While other hair removing techniques like waxing, shaving, etc., could lead to more production of ingrown hair that later can turn into a painful huge pimple, laser hair removal reduces the chances by temporarily making the hair follicles to not grow any new hair.
Longer Solution
Laser hair removal is not a permanent solution for removing hair as it can just damage the active hair follicles and the body could make new hair follicles later on. However, while the other hair removal methods just target removing the hair away from the skin by pulling or trimming them down, laser hair removal attacks the root from where hair actually grows and destroys the root, that is hair follicle. Therefore, the effect of laser hair removal is way longer than the other methods of hair removal.
Gentle on Skin
While many of the other hair removal methods are harsh for sensitive skin and could lead to many skin related issues while laser hair removal treatment has rare chances of causing any skin problem and is minimally abrasive to skin.
Pain Factor is Almost Nil
While the most known hair removal method is waxing, everyone knows the pain it causes. In any case, the person on whose skin waxing is done could have little bleeding too during the procedure. Now, when it comes to the laser hair removal method, it causes almost no pain, even the new modern technology machines have cooling features that can provide a cooling effect at the same time laser is used for hair removal, thus even minimizing the slight discomfort the person may feel due to laser hair removal.
The Possible Side Effects of Bikini Laser Hair Removal-
Every beauty treatment, whether it’s for sensitive skin or scalp or some other body part has possible side effects or complications associated with it. Especially if not done in the right way and by a professional practitioner or doctor. Same way, bikini laser hair removal treatment also have some side effects like:-
- Skin irritation
- Pigment changes
- Infection
- Blister
- Crust
- Scar
- Herpes outbreaks
- Pigmentation
- Redness
- Slight Swelling
- Temporary Discomfort
- Itching in the area
What is the Cost of Getting Bikini Laser Hair Removal in India?
The bikini laser hair removal cost can range from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 15,000 per session. The cost varies according to location and the professional experience of those who perform laser hair removal.