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With the summer months approaching, more and more people (men and women alike) are turning their attention to laser hair removal. Unwanted hair, no matter where it occurs, can be unpleasant, embarrassing, uncomfortable, and difficult to get rid of. With so many options available on the market however, questions are bound to arise. Most people who research laser hair removal come up with the same question: what is the safest, longest-lasting, and most affordable hair removal system available to me?

At-home hair removal treatments such as depilatory creams, shaving, waxing, and even emery boards, are appealing for their low cost and the privacy they offer, but those who are serious about removing unwanted hair tend to shy away from these options for various reasons. They can be messy and painful, need to be repeated anywhere from once every few months with waxing to once a day with shaving, and often do not produce the smoothest, most desired results.

Laser hair removal treatments are popular because they produce the longest-lasting and most visually appealing results. Though very few types of laser hair removal are permanent, far fewer treatments are needed at longer intervals than are needed with waxing, creams, or shaving. Some people, however, turn away from the option of laser hair removal, however, due to its higher cost and perceived invasiveness.

It seemed as if the perfect solution had presented itself when Tria released an at-home do-it-yourself laser hair removal kit. The process of removing hair that Tria uses is similar to what is found in professional salons, and has become popular due to its ease of use and low price. Using an at-home laser hair removal system outside of a professional medical center, however, can be risky.

As this CBS HealthWatch article points out, every laser hair removal procedure conducted within a medical center is tailored to the fit the individual’s skin and health needs. As the article and cosmetic surgeons everywhere will point out, excess hair growth is not just due to bad luck—hair growth is affected by hormone levels, genetics, weight, medications, and a variety of other factors that are crucial to your health and overall wellbeing. The New York Dermatology Group states directly on its website that a full dermatological consultation is required for every laser hair removal candidate, and that the procedure is not right for everyone. Clearly, professional medical screenings, consultation, and decisions are needed for laser hair removal to be safe and effective, leaving one to wonder if at-home laser hair removal treatments can truly be the perfect solution for hair removal that they claim to be.

At LaserAway, a full consultation with a member of our highly-trained and certified medical staff will precede laser hair removal or any other procedure you may elect to have, and we would never recommend a surgery or procedure for someone who is uneducated about the process or expected results, or for whom the procedure would not be safe. Our goal is to keep you healthy—physically, mentally, emotionally, and cosmetically—and the first step to good health is educating yourself on all your health options.