In brief
- The laser targets the melanin in the hair, heats it and damages the follicle until it loses the ability to produce new hair.
- The treatment is effective mainly in the anagen phase, the active growth phase, so repeat treatments are needed to catch as many follicles as possible.
- Each treatment permanently removes up to 15% of the hairs in the treated area, and with each further treatment more follicles are damaged.
- The full process of achieving hair-free skin takes almost 10 months because of the hair growth cycles.
- The Spectra InWave 4 device, with four wavelengths, is suitable for different hair and skin types and is equipped with a built-in cooling system.
Laser hair removal is a must for anyone who wants to get rid of unwanted hair permanently. How does the technology work? Why is it so effective? And what happens to the hair follicles during the process? We are here to explain everything you wanted to know about laser hair removal – a solution that has changed the lives of millions of people around the world and continues to make grooming routines easier and more pleasant.
What happens to the hair follicles during laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is not just a trend – it is a real revolution in hair removal treatments. Thanks to the use of rapid pulses of laser light, unwanted hair on the body and face can be removed in a targeted, effective way. After just a few treatments you will start to notice a significant change – the hair becomes sparser, its growth slows down, and the result is visible. But what really happens beneath the surface? The answer lies in the way the laser affects the hair follicles. Let us dive into the process and understand, step by step, what the follicles go through during treatment and how this leads to the final result of smooth skin over time.
Why and how does hair removal work on the follicles?
Hair follicles are tunnel-like structures located in the "dermis", the inner layer of the skin. At the bottom of each follicle is the hair root, which is nourished by blood from nearby blood vessels. Hair growth begins when new cells form at the base of the follicle, pushing the hair up the tunnel until it emerges from the surface of the skin. Laser hair removal works by selectively targeting melanin – the pigment that gives hair its colour – found within the hairs on the body and face. The laser heats the melanin and thereby damages the follicle itself until it is destroyed. Once the follicle is destroyed, it loses the ability to produce new hair, and the result is a significant reduction in hair growth in the treated area.
Perhaps you have wondered why laser hair removal takes almost 10 months to achieve the full result of hair-free skin? The reason lies in the natural growth cycles of hair. Not all follicles are in the same growth phase at the same time. This means that while some hairs are in the active growth phase, others may be in a resting phase or about to fall out. As a result, to reach all the hair follicles and prevent regrowth, repeat treatments are needed at certain intervals that match the growth cycles. Here are the three main phases every hair goes through:
- The anagen phase: this is the active growth phase, in which the hair grows fully and can be treated most effectively with the laser.
- The catagen phase: a transitional phase in which the hair is between growth and rest, and growth slows before it moves to the next phase.
- The telogen phase: the resting phase, in which the follicle rests (sometimes for up to four months) before the hair falls out and the cycle starts again.
Laser treatment is especially effective in the anagen phase, so it needs to be repeated several times to "catch" as many follicles as possible in this phase.
Destroying the hair follicle as the key to stopping hair growth
With each laser hair removal treatment, up to 15% of the hairs in the treated area are permanently removed. This is because once the hair follicle has been destroyed by the laser energy, it can no longer produce new hair. With each further treatment, more and more follicles are damaged, leading to a dramatic reduction in the amount of hair. The result is smoother skin, where the need for shaving or waxing becomes minimal – and sometimes disappears altogether. This technology not only saves time and effort in the short term but also offers a long-term solution that improves quality of life and lets you enjoy hair-free skin without the daily hassle.
When it comes to laser hair removal, choosing the right device is critical for achieving the best results, and at the Dermacare clinic we are proud to offer the Spectra InWave 4 – an innovative laser with four wavelengths. The Spectra InWave 4 was specially designed to provide effective, precise treatment, focusing on hair follicles in the anagen phase, when the laser damages the hair follicles most effectively. The four wavelengths allow perfect adaptation to different hair and skin types, as they penetrate the skin to different depths, target the melanin in the hair and destroy the follicle in a targeted way without harming the surrounding tissue. In addition, the device is equipped with a built-in cooling system that ensures a more comfortable treatment experience by reducing discomfort, making it the ideal choice for those who want fast, safe and long-lasting results of smooth, hair-free skin.
If you want to say goodbye to unwanted hair for good, book a free consultation today at Dermacare, the highly regarded beauty clinic for aesthetic treatments that came to Israel with 15 years of experience from Europe. Our professional team will be happy to accompany you on the way to smooth, clear skin, with advanced technology and professional service. Contact us by phone on 036127888 or email us at info@dermacare.co.il, and together we will find the ideal solution for smooth, healthy skin!
Frequently asked questions
At Dermacare, SHR systems from Spectra are used. The devices we use have been medically tested and clinically tested to ensure safe, effective and long-term hair removal treatment. The patented technology combines all the advantages of laser hair removal, without discomfort or damage to the skin.
SHR technology is suitable for anyone who wants to remove unwanted hair.
Our SHR device offers:
- Effective, pain-free hair removal,
- Suitable for every age, skin type and skin tone,
- Including patients with tanned skin and different hair types. The treatment is quicker and more comfortable than ever.
The technology, developed after years of research in the field of medicine, is an unprecedented breakthrough in aesthetics and enables laser hair removal – without pain. All the advantages, knowledge and experience accumulated over the last 20 years have been combined in a single device. The technology is suitable for all (!) skin types, without side effects, and makes it possible to achieve highly impressive results. Thanks to this exceptional advance, SHR dramatically changes the way hair removal is done, which in the past decade and a half has been carried out mainly with laser or IPL technologies.
With SHR technology, all areas of the body where there is hair can be treated optimally.
The cost depends on the area of the body and the size of the treated area. We offer significant discounts when purchasing treatment packages or treating several areas.
