Laser hair removal – how does it work and how does it differ from other hair-reduction methods?

Laser hair removal is a method of long-term hair reduction that uses a beam of laser light. The laser energy is absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft and hair follicle, and is then converted into heat. This damages the structures responsible for hair growth and gradually reduces regrowth. The treatment does not remove the hair mechanically, but acts on the hair follicle. Laser hair removal […]