Laser Hair Removal and Skin Type
Each individual’s skin has a specific response time to sun exposure in terms of the amount of time and degree to which it will tan and at what point it will burn. This information has been classified into a system referred to as The Fitzpatrick classification.
When utilizing laser to remove hair or treating veins, wrinkles, sun spots and scars you must first determine what type of skin type you have within the Fitzpatrick classification in order to determine the proper treatment.
Your skin type will be determined by the
clinic to which you go to for your laser treatment however the classification consists of the following groups:
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Caucasian European [Fitzpatrick skin type I, II, III]
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Eastern Asian, American Indian [Fitzpatrick skin type IV]
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Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Hispanic, Afro-American [Fitzpatrick skin type V]
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African descent [Fitzpatrick skin type VI]
Laser Hair Removal Treatment and Pain
Most of us wonder if the procedure of zapping one’s hair follicles will be a painful one and how often this procedure will have to be performed to see the effect of the treatment.
Persons who have undergone a
laser hair removal treatment describe the sensation as that of having a rubber band snapping against their skin and agree that the pain was not unbearable and less than that of waxing, that said one must remember that everyone’s pain tolerance differs and if you are particularly sensitive mention this at the clinic so that you can be prescribed a numbing cream.
The number of treatments for the hair laser removal will differ as hair has three phases of growth: anagen, catagen and telogen. The procedure is effective when hair in the anagen – the active phase are targeted and as our hair grows at different stages you may need 3 to 8 treatments at intervals of 3 to 8 weeks for the procedure to show full results.
Choosing the Right Clinic
Brampton Cosmetic Surgery & Medical Spa uses the Lightsheer and BBL treatment which is applicable for all skin types I through VI and can also be used on tanned skin. When you come in to our clinic for a consultation our technician as well as Dr. Sleightholm will answer all your questions and help you decide whether you require a topical anaesthesia.
If you would like to book an appointment call 1-877-565-2737