If you’re still wondering if laser hair removal can improve your skin, then this is a full blog-style breakdown of the topic and all – what it is, how much it can do for your skin, things that are not there but are out there if you open up the skirt and finally a reason why maybe Dr Disha Jaggi’s clinic in Lucknow could be interesting for you.
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is a plastic-dermatologic procedure that uses focused light from a laser to damage hair follicles. Light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair, and this absorbed light is converted to heat, which damages the hair follicle and prevents or inhibits future hair growth.
Salons normally insist on six to eight treatments, carried out over weeks apart, to catch hair at different phases of the growth cycle.
How does laser hair removal make your skin better?
Laser hair removal does more than simply eliminate unsightly hair, though; check out the other ways your skin can benefit from it.
- Less ingrown hairs / less irritation – When you remove hair from its root, there’s no chance for the hairs to grow back into the skin (ingrown hairs) or coil up beneath your complexion and cause inflammation.
- Smooth skin texture – Less bumpy with less hair showing through, aka “hair-shadow”, so the surface of the skin can appear less rough and cleaned up. Some sources claim that the process also decreases the micro-friction of hair growth.
- Lessened post-shave or waxing side effects – Since shaving and waxing can create redness, irritation, razor burns and bumps. Laser hair removal cuts down on the need to shave/wax all the time, so it's less overall damage.
- Results are long-lasting – Laser hair removal is not permanent, but it will keep the targeted areas less hairy for a very long time as compared to shaving or waxing. And the less hair grows back, the less long-term damage to your skin.
- Bonus aesthetic benefit – There’s some aftermarket chatter (though anecdotal at best) suggesting that, in a few cases, the heat from the laser could induce a small amount of collagen response or improve skin tone in the lasered area. For example:
- “The warmth from the treatment is actually good for the collagen in your skin and results in less wrinkles.”
- This is less well-studied, but a potential benefit.
What does improving your skin doesn’t necessarily mean
While laser hair removal has many advantages, you also need to have the right expectations:
- It’s not a skin-rejuvenation treatment (for deep wrinkles, severe skin laxity or significant pigmentation). For those concerns, specific skin resurfacing or different laser protocols are used.
- Hair follicles are still able to regrow in some situations (albeit thinner/finer). Full permanent hair removal is not always assured.
- Some benefits, however, may hinge on the type of skin you have, and your hair colour; also, some of this depends on the kind of laser used. For example, the best configuration would be darker hair with lighter skin, as the contrast makes it easier for the laser to target hair pigment (the concentration of which is destroyed by the laser).
- If you have darker skin, special consideration/lower energy or different lasers (for example, the Nd: YAG) may be necessary in order to minimise harm to your skin or pigment changes.
Risks & things to watch out for
When performed correctly by a trained dermatologist, laser hair removal should be safe. But there are risks and aftercare concerns:
- Short-term side effects: redness, swelling, soreness, and follicle swelling.
- Pigmentation changes (hyper/hypo), especially in darker skin or tanning before/after treatment.
- It may cause burns or scarring if laser settings are incorrect or the wrong type of laser is used. The selection of the right type of laser for a specific skin/hair type is important.
- It’s not a shortcut. Chances are you’ll require multiple sessions (cost/time) and maintenance.
- You’ll want to lay off and/or adjust certain activities before/afterwards: no waxing/ plucking (since you won’t kill the follicle), and sun exposure needs to be slathered on or else … there can be issues.
Why consider doing it with Dr Disha Jaggi at her Lucknow clinic?
Some reasons you may want to go to a specialist clinic like Dr Disha Jaggi's in Lucknow include:
- The clinic (address number #388, Sadar Bazar, Adjoining SBI Bank, Same Lane as Chappan Bhog, Lucknow Cantt) is reviewed herein for laser hair removal treatment services among other skin & hair aesthetic procedures.
- Dr Disha Jaggi’s profile talks of aesthetic medicine, lasers, hair & skin treatments, and her clinic stresses a “holistic, scientific and 100% safe approach.”
- For Indian skin types (which the North Indian ones, like many Lucknow, and where you are based) experience matters as to pigmentation risks, climate/sun exposure patterns and hair/skin types - which make a local specialist an advantage.
- The existence of positive public listings and more than one review implies credibility (but as always, you are going to want more info about specific laser machines, settings for your skin type, etc).
What to ask/clarify during consultation
Here are the questions you need to ask when you book a consultation with Dr Disha Jaggi (or any trained dermatologist) for laser hair removal:
What type of laser will be used (diode, Alexandrite, Nd: YAG)? Will it work for your skin & hair?
Approximately how many sessions will you need (if an estimate can be provided), and how far apart are the treatments spaced?
What are the pretreatment instructions (i.e., no waxing/plucking X weeks, shave before a session, don't see the sun)?
What's the aftercare like? (sunscreen, no sunbathes, etc)
What are the implications for your own skin tone/hair type — what will they do to stave off pigment changes or burns?
What kind of final outcome can you expect from it? (e.g.(% hair reduction, smoother skin, but not 100% removal), etc)?
How much does it cost, and how do you pay for it? Is there a policy on touch-up sessions?
What machine/brand is currently in use – how up-to-date is it, and what safety features (cooling, adjustable settings) does it offer?
Summary
But in short: Yes—softer, smoother (non-hair-encumbered) skin can result from laser treatments for a number of reasons!) smooth surface texture — fewer instances of ingrowing hairs and irritation due to shaving/waxing SOFTER SKIN 2…) hair-free results longer intervals between regrowth less inflammation or discolouration due to removal, as well as an aesthetic benefit once the treated area(s) are hairless. But no, it’s not a miracle cure for all skin woes.
If you’re in Lucknow and are looking for something like this, then Dr Disha Jaggi clinic seems to be ideally set up to cater to your needs with a combination of lasers and expertise in aesthetic skin/hair care! The particulars and having a good consult, asking the right questions and following pre-/post care instructions will give you maximum results with minimal risk.
