Med-Aesthetic Skincare - Advanced Medical Devices Equipment The ABCs of Laser Hair Removal | Page 5

Who Is a Candidate for Laser Hair
Removal?
• If you’ve been thinking about laser hair removal, you may be wondering if you are a good candidate
for the procedure. There are a few things to be aware of before your laser hair removal appointment
so that you can be prepared and get the right results.
• Skin Tone
• Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin. The concentration of melanin is high in both
dark skin and dark hair. So ideally, you’re a great candidate for laser hair removal if you have
dark hair and light skin. However, there are special machines and settings for people who have
darker complexions or hair that is not very dark. This is why you have to have the procedure
done by a professional who knows how to work with various complexions.
• Skin Area
• It’s also a good idea to get laser hair removal if you’re looking to treat a large area of your
body. This is because laser hair removal is a quick process, so you can remove hair from areas
like your back and legs in a matter of minutes.
• Taking Precautions
• Depending on the light source you’re using for laser hair removal, both you and the
professional performing the hair removal may have to wear protective eye gear. You may also
have to have special gels or cooling moisturizers applied to protect the outer layers of your
skin. This makes it easier for the laser light to get through the skin.