You probably have many questions about this modern form of hair removal, what’s more, there are many myths about this aesthetic treatment, so here we will explain everything you need to know before opting for this method.
What is the laser hair removal technique?
Dr. María Eugenia Salinas, specialist in Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine and Oncological Surgery, explained that the laser hair removal technique consists of applying a beam of intense light to the areas of the skin where we want the hair to disappear. The ray, well applied, manages to burn the hair down to the root, often delaying the activity of the follicle, although not eliminating it completely.
Advantages and disadvantages
“Advantages: it is a method that saves having to undergo hair removal for at least several years. Disadvantages: high cost and the duration of the treatment, which can reach a year, since they are carried out in sessions from month to month ”, he indicated.
Is laser hair removal safe?
The specialist indicated that it is safe as long as it is performed in authorized and specialized centers using appropriate equipment and by certified and experienced medical professionals to avoid consequences such as painful and unsightly burns.
MYTHS: does it cause cancer?
“Previously it was believed that there could be a relationship between the appearance of skin cancer and the laser on the skin, an idea that was discarded because the laser used does not have an effect on the genetic material of the dermal cells but rather on the follicle hair, so it is impossible to increase the risk of skin cancer and less breast cancer, “concluded Salinas.
About the specialist: Dra. María Eugenia Salinas, specialist in Dermatology, Aesthetic Medicine and Oncological Surgery. Specialized at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and in the US (Mount Sinai Hospital). Contact: 0981-284-463.
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