6 Myths About Laser Hair Removal

If you are thinking of saying goodbye to unwanted hair once and for all, here are some beliefs and myths that we all constantly ask ourselves at some point.

1. Is laser hair removal painful?

Unlike other methods to remove body or facial hair by the root, such as waxing, depilatory creams or razors, laser application is much more comfortable. Nowadays, technology makes treatments more comfortable for patients every day. At POLANCO we use the exclusive Air Cooling System, which cools the skin by applying cold air to the treated area. Thus, the patient hardly notices the light shots and the duration of each session is reduced.

2. Is laser hair removal dangerous?

The laser acts on the hair follicle and destroys it, without affecting any other part of the body or the skin. However, for any treatment to be safe and effective, it is very important that it is carried out by certified and experienced people, such as those who will assist you in our hair removal center. In conclusion, the laser does not generate radiation that accumulates in the body, and you can be sure that it will not affect your health. Therefore it is a safe method.

3. Is coarse hair more difficult to remove?

This is another false myth, it is quite the opposite! Laser hair removal is more optimal in people with dark and thick hair, because it contains more melanin. By attending a previous evaluation we can determine which treatment is best suited to your skin and thus know how many sessions will be required to remove the hair.

This is why at POLANCO, for optimal results, we use a Duo laser, which is a combination of two high-power lasers suitable for all skin and hair types, whose effectiveness is greater than when using diode lasers or lasers separately.

4. Is laser hair removal not suitable for dark skin?

False. Laser hair removal is safe for all skin types only when you have the right technology which we have in POLANCO, this is the ND:Yag laser and it is the only laser that is 100% safe for dark skins since it is the laser with the highest penetration (up to 4mm deep) which allows the laser to concentrate on the root of the hair and not on the surface of the skin avoiding burns on dark skins. Do not risk your skin with other inexperienced centers that do not customize the treatment according to your skin. Remember that cheap ends up being expensive.

5. Can't some parts of the body be laser depilated?

Actually, it is possible to wax any part of the body. Whether full legs, half legs, back, abdomen, underarms, arms, bikini line, buttocks or even opt for a complete hair removal. In addition, laser hair removal is effective for areas that cannot be treated by other methods due to allergic reactions or other dermatological problems, such as skin blemishes, cysts, folliculitis or other conditions. The most important thing is to carry out a good assessment of the circumstances of each patient, in order to obtain an ideal result.

6. Is laser hair removal expensive?

You only have to crunch the numbers to see all the significant savings you would make in the medium and long term by saving on other facial and body hair removal techniques. Comparing the cost of what you spend on waxes or creams each year you will see that choosing laser hair removal is cheaper and more cost effective in the long run. You will also save time and effort since you will never have to worry about unwanted hair again. We can tell you that rather than an expense, it should be considered an investment.

In addition, at POLANCO Laser Center you can save more with our offers and promotions that we have every month for you and look like you always wanted, free of hair. If you decide to remove hair permanently, we will evaluate your case in a personalized way so that you get the best results and enjoy a hair-free skin. We also remind you that after the sun and heat of summer, autumn and winter is the best time to choose this method of hair removal.