Laser treatment for hair removal is a common cosmetic procedure to remove unwanted hair from the body.

Laser treatment for hair removal involves the use of highly concentrated beams of light directed towards the area of hair that are to be removed from the body. The laser beams selectively penetrate and destroy hair follicles in the skin by becoming absorbed by the pigment in the follicles.

The primary benefit of laser hair removal is the removal and reduction of hair growth in the desired body area. This may be indicated for a medical condition associated with excessive hair growth, or for cosmetic reasons if the individual desires the removal of the body hair.

The risks of laser hair removal can be minimized by the correct use of laser light when choose the correct machine, as well as adequate interventions before and after the procedure. For this reason, it is preferred for patients to have laser hair removal carried out by a qualified dermatologist with the professional machine.

Although temporary and minor side effects can occur after the procedure, other effects are rare.