Why did I opt for Laser Hair Removal?

Nearly every New Yorker has a horror story about hair removal –tales of wild waxing, scary salons or a razor gone rogue. However, we still keep going back to these options to get our fix of silky-smooth skin. Shaving, plucking or waxing - we think that these ouch-inducing choices are all we have.

With laser hair removal options near you, life is about to get a whole lot easier. The Goddess (or God) of hairlessness has blessed New York with laser hair removal centers just so that we can win the battle against body hair once and for all.

Nevertheless, why go for laser hair removal in Manhattan or New York when the area is dotted with salons promising you the desired results without opting for a ‘medical procedure.’

This is why-

Never having to wax again: After hundreds of hours of waxing sessions, we might argue that one becomes immune to the pain caused by ripping off your body hair from the roots! I can assure you otherwise from personal experience. Every salon in lower NYC will attest to my terrified face before the session; laser hair removal has freed me from ever feeling that again.

Goodbye razor bumps: I have, like many others, sensitive skin. This means that a shaving session always resulted in colossal discomfort in the form of razor bumps, scratches or even some scarring. Though I resorted to razor when I could not make time for that trip to the salon, the convenience never could outweigh the discomfort. Availability of laser hair removal salons in NYC was definitely my savior. No more skin dryness or breakages.

Hello better complexion: The dirty little secret of hair follicles is that it accumulates oil – causing the ever-ugly breakouts. Now that my dermatologist has systematically zapped hair follicles during our laser hair removal sessions in Manhattan, he has also destroyed the cool ‘hang-out spot’ for the oil. Result - no more pimples. That is what I call a win-win.  

One might argue the cost of laser hair removal is huge, but then again it is lesser compared to the numerous salon visits over time. While my NYC dermatologist touts the benefits of laser hair removal as a procedure with speed, precision, and predictability, I like to call it a high-tech method leaves one with fuzz-free skin.

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How Reliable and Worth is Laser Hair Removal?

Waxing and shaving unwanted hair has always been a painful job for me. Going to the nearby salon after every 25 days and spending wholesome of money made me find a more permanent option than back and forth business. It was a years ago when I heard about laser hair removal in Midtown Manhattan but my skeptical nature stopped me as I was not sure how safe it was. Later, I discovered that laser hair removal is a non-invasive procedure that emits high concentrated light on the hair follicles to obtain an optimal result. Laser damages the melanin by heating the hair follicle with minimal to zero effect on the surrounding tissues. This developed my interest towards laser hair removal.

I eventually approached nearby dermatologists, who further cleared my apprehension about how effective is laser hair removal. She also explained about several factors influence the hair growth cycle from anagen, catagen to telogen. Anagen is growth phase, catagen is shriveling up phase and telogen is rest phase. By using traditional hair removal methods, one can only cut the hair follicle that is present above the skin and ingrown hair is not affected. The ingrown hair starts growing again and the process continues. With the help of laser hair removal, a permanent hair reduction technology, one can easily get rid of irritating ingrown hair and red bumps. To my surprise, I was fascinated after listening to my doctor and book an appointment for laser hair removal.

A total of 5 to 7 sessions was fixed for removing hair but it varies depending on the type of the skin and to be treated. Darker and courser hair gets removed in 4-6 sessions while the lighter and finer hair will need more time. I was surprised with the breathtaking effect of hair removal and outstanding results. In addition, the cost of the treatment is competitive enough and you can also avail discounts. If you too have a peach fuzz on your face and worried about ingrown hair, then it is advised to take laser hair removal in Midtown Manhattan.

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