Who does not dream of permanently getting rid of excess hair? For some it is a few small hairs here and there, but for others it is a fleece so thick and dense that they refuse to be seen undressed, even less walk in a swimsuit on a beach or even wear a low neckline.
Not without risk there is a solution. You’ve certainly heard of it, it’s the laser hair removal technology that has been making headlines for a few years. Despite the risks, the laser can be the magic solution so much sought after. According to a client who said that her legs were like sandpaper after frequent shaving; since she started to undergo her laser treatments her legs are soft and silky and she is well on her way to embrace her femininity . She says she is very happy to have taken the step to remove the unwanted hair on her legs.
However, don’t be an ostrich with your head in the sand; despite the precautions taken, you should be aware that there are dangers of burns, blistering, crusts, blisters, redness, which are fortunately only temporary. Post and pre laser hair removal products are used with each treatment to reduce the effects of redness and blistering and to maximize hydration, re-balance the skin as well as healing side effects caused by the laser on the skin and the removal of the treated hair. Remember to not expose the treated area to the strong midday sun, which could worsen the side effects.
At 53 Karat, we use Light Sheer Technology which allows to quickly and efficiently treat all areas of the body, with maximum comfort. This device, approved by Health Canada and regularly inspected by Clarion Medical Technologies, can effectively treat most skin types, including tanned skin, as well as most types of hair and hair colors, regardless of their diameter and the depth of their root. Treatments are normally six to eight weeks.
Ève Parr is the head trainer of the 53 Karat center. She is accredited by Gaucher and Robert Insurance Company to train the members of her team in Light Sheer laser hair removal and she teams up with the Montreal Estétik Laser training center. The laser technicians of 53 Karat have received accredited training of great renown, lasting 30 hours; they are also trained, either in aesthetics, electrolysis, nursing or biology. Our laser technicians will take good care of you and, moreover, they are professional and respectful of client confidentiality. Communication with the client is our strength in ensuring the comfort and efficiency of the treatments received. It is important to ensure the quality and proper maintenance of the devices used before choosing a clinic.
It is also important to disclose your condition to your technician. Before receiving any treatment, you will need to answer a detailed medical questionnaire. As a specialist, it is essential for your technician to know these details in order to provide you with all the information concerning your treatment and to make you aware of all the inherent risks. If in doubt, the technician will consult with medical staff on specific cases and perform a local test on your skin.
It should also be mentioned that men experience more pronounced side effects than women. Since these gentlemen have a stronger hair growth than that of women, it is necessary to use a more intense heat to liquefy the hair in order to be able to take it out of the follicular funnel; the hair being very hot at its exit, it burns the skin. So gentlemen, you can say you know what it’s like to give birth … a hair. And There you go ! So ladies, when you bring your man to be exfoliated, expect to treat side effects that may turn out to be more severe than human flu.
Despite the risks and side effects, the fact remains that laser hair removal technology is a relatively safe and effective technology for permanently dislodging unwanted hair that bothers us.