| How it is better than electrolysis? | |
| It is faster and less painful and leaves no Scarring on skin, if done by experienced laser Surgeon |
| How does it work? | |
| The powerful beam of light emitted by laser passes through the skin and targets the melanin pigment present in high concentrations in the hair follicle. In this way hair follicle is destroyed. |
| What are main reasons of Hirsutism? | |
| Polycystic ovory syndrome | |
| Congenital adrenal hyperplasia | |
| Androgen secreting neoplasms. | |
| Cushing syndrome | |
| Hair-an syndrome (Hyperandrogenism, Insulin resistance, and acanthosis Nigricans) | |
| Medication side effect: Anabolic steroids, L-thyroxine, Minoxidil, Diazoxide, Phenytoin. |
| Is the Single Sitting Sufficient? | |
| No it is not so,multiple sessions are required depending upon the site & quality of excessive hair growth. |
| What are the side effects? | |
| Side effects are very rare if the procedure is performed properly by an experienced laser surgeon. Temporary crusting, redness, blistering, change in colour may be there. |