Laser hair removal is the latest in a long line of hair removal techniques that have been used for millennia. It\’s well known that the ancient Egyptians indulged, but archaeologists have yet to find any laser treatment equipment in their digs (or plug sockets, for that matter). It is likely that they used plucking, shaving and perhaps some form of waxing or cream to achieve their all-important tunic lines.

Electronic removal is not new, either. Mechanical epilators have been around for a few decades; they consist of rotating plates and effectively act like tweezers, but much faster than anyone could do it manually. Incidentally, the name epilator is actually rather literal, as epilation simply means hair removal and can apply to any method, although these machines seem to have bagged the name. There\’s also electrolysis, which involves placing a needle in the follicle and applying a small electric charge which kills it and prevents regrowth. This is not nearly as painful as it sounds, and for some types of hair, it is the best permanent option.

This brings us to laser hair reduction. It is not hard to see why this has taken off all over London, as it has wherever it has become available. It\’s non-invasive, relatively quick and after a few sessions removes hair as permanently as can practically be expected in most cases. The technique can trace its history back through three phases starting in the early 1990s when it started being clinically tested; through the middle of the decade, when it was accepted by dermatologists as being safe; and then on to the end of the 90s and early 2000s when it started becoming a regular fixture in cosmetic clinics worldwide. Now with over a decade of popular use, the data on bad reactions and safety is extremely encouraging, and as long as it is carried out by trained staff, laser hair removal is the optimum choice for most people.

Although the treatment is often associated with bikini lines, upper lips and eyebrows, it is proving to be not just the preserve of the female sex. Men who have put in the hours at the gym don\’t want their sculpted physiques hidden behind the chest rugs they inherited from their dads, and nor do their partners want a stubble scrub every time they have a cuddle. There are even men who like to have their faces laser treated, too, after putting up with the boring routine of shaving every morning for one day too long. Whether this will catch on remains to be seen, though. Men can\’t resist the Indiana Jones look once in a while.

As London is a world-renowned centre for medical practitioners and cosmetic surgeries, it will come as no surprise that some of the best clinics for laser hair treatment can be found in the capital. It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to choose a clinic with accredited staff who will not let your skin near a laser until they have performed a full assessment of your particular skin and hair type. With this in mind, it\’s well worth looking into this kind of treatment, which is fast becoming an established permanent solution.

Author Bio: Nigel is a hair removal and skin care treatment specialist and writes about laser hair removal in London for excess hair treatment providers.

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