At Lake Houston Medical, we understand the frustration of dealing with unwanted hair through traditional methods like shaving, waxing, and plucking. These short-term solutions can be tedious, and the hair seems to grow back faster than we’d like. We are excited to offer our laser hair removal treatments, a revolutionary way to achieve smooth skin. Utilizing the state-of-the-art Asclepion MeDioStar® technology powered by Astanza Laser, our treatments promise long-term results. You can experience the joy of long-lasting smoothness in as little as six sessions without the constant need for traditional hair removal methods. Say goodbye to the hassle and hello to effortlessly radiant skin with our laser hair removal treatments.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser hair removal is a cutting-edge procedure that offers a long-term solution to unwanted hair, contrasting sharply with traditional methods like shaving, waxing, and plucking. This method utilizes focused light energy to penetrate the hair shaft and target the pigment in the hair. This light energy is absorbed by the pigment and converted to heat, damaging the hair follicle and inhibiting or delaying future hair growth. One of the keys to the effectiveness of laser hair removal is its ability to target hair in its active growth phase, known as the anagen phase when the hair contains the most pigment and is most susceptible to laser treatment.
Understanding the Different Hair Cycles
Hair growth occurs in three stages: anagen, catagen, and telogen. The anagen phase is the period of active growth where the hair’s root is deeply connected to the papilla, allowing for rapid cell division and lengthening of the hair shaft. During this stage, laser hair removal is most effective, as the hair follicle remains attached to the root, making it susceptible to the laser’s energy.
- Anagen Phase: The active growth phase is where the hair root is connected to the papilla, facilitating hair growth.
- Catagen Phase: A brief transitional stage where the hair stops growing and the follicle detaches from the papilla.
- Telogen Phase: The resting phase is where the old hair is shed, and new hair begins to grow, restarting the cycle.
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