Laser pubic hair removal is a form of epilation and can be useful in creating permanent pubic hairstyles. As opposed to depilation which removes hair above the skin’s surface, laser pubic hair removal belongs to the type that includes sugaring, threading, electrology and, of course, plucking.
In laser pubic hair removal, a high energy laser beam shines on the pubic hair attacking the dark color pigments in the hair follicle and preventing the hair from growing again. Because the laser beam is absorbed by dark pigments, fair skin in the pubic area receives less damage. Any damage to the skin, however, is not permanent and the treatment may result only in a slight discomfort akin to that of a mild sunburn. Nevertheless, a person with highly sensitive skin in the pubic area is advised to apply a topical anesthetic to the area during the laser hair removal procedure. Laser pubic hair removal can also change the color of the skin in the pubic area, a change that can last for several months.
Hair in the pubic area is relatively shallow making laser pubic hair removal an effective method for removing hair. A good treatment will result in a 30% – 60% reduction in hair volume and any regrowth will be thinner and lighter in color. A person who has undergone a laser hair removal treatment should avoid sunbathing or exposing the pubic area to the rays of the sun. Doing so can result in changes to the color of the skin, sometimes in spotty, unattractive patterns.
For those looking for permanent pubic hairstyles, the laser pubic hair removal method is ideal. There are a variety of techniques available, some removing all of the hair, others leaving a part in a specific design like a heart or triangle. Women fond of using bikinis will find laser pubic hair removal useful for removing hair in the bikini zone and areas that will be exposed when wearing skimpy swimwear.
The disadvantages of a laser pubic hair removal treatment are the permanency of the result and the cost. The hair that is removed will never grow back again so the choice of pubic hairstyles is important before undergoing the treatment. Laser pubic hair removal can also set one back by a couple of thousand dollars depending, principally, upon a person’s hair and skin color.
Costs aside, the laser pubic hair removal method remains an important option for women seriously considering a permanent way to achieve attractive pubic hairstyles.