Understanding Male Beard Laser Hair Removal: Setting Realistic Expectations > Plastic Surgery

Hello, I'm Dr. Lee Jong-jin, head director of Ceramique Clinic.

When discussing laser hair removal for men's beards, I sometimes encounter surprisingly unrealistic expectations.

Some patients ask:

"If I get the Apogee Plus treatment just once, will the hair permanently stop growing?"

"Please use the strongest setting."

Frankly, beard hair removal isn't painless or permanent as some advertisements claim. ^^;

A lot of information is available, but much of it is commercial and can be confusing.

This post isn't meant to lower your expectations, but to help you achieve satisfactory results realistically and safely.

Many people mistakenly believe that laser hair removal simply involves 'burning the hair'.

However, this is an oversimplification. The actual mechanism is different.

Unlike the common perception, laser hair removal doesn't just burn the hair. It's a process of delivering energy to the pigment in the hair, effectively disabling the cells that produce the hair.

Based on this principle, various laser hair removal devices have been developed. Among them, the Apogee Plus uses a 755nm Alexandrite laser.

This wavelength has a very high absorption rate for melanin, making it particularly effective for targeting hair with high melanin density, such as thick, dark male beard hair.

Many people experience a noticeable reduction in beard hair after the first treatment, but then mistakenly think the effect is temporary when hair grows back over time.

You might even see online reviews saying, "It was a waste of money."

However, laser hair removal isn't a one-time solution that eliminates all hair in a single session.

This is because only 20-30% of the body's hair is in the growth phase at any given time.

Therefore, it's necessary to repeat the treatment periodically to target hair follicles efficiently as hairs in the dormant phase transition into the growth phase.

Hair, like living organisms, repeats three phases: growth, regression, and dormancy.

Not all hairs are in the growth phase simultaneously; they each have different cycles.

On average, only 20-30% of all hairs are in the growth phase, making them susceptible to laser treatment.

That's why it's impossible to remove all hair in one session.

Each treatment selectively destroys hair in the growth phase, so periodic treatments are necessary to catch hairs in the dormant or regression phases as they transition into the growth phase.

Many people come in with the expectation that "laser hair removal is painless."

But frankly, it's not entirely painless.

In fact, men's beard hair removal can be more painful than other areas.

This is because the individual hairs are thicker, the density is higher, and the hair follicles are located deeper in the skin.

The level of pain varies from person to person, but it generally involves a stinging and burning sensation.

Areas with dense hair or thin skin, such as the philtrum, below the chin, and the border between the neck and jawline, may experience more intense pain.

Some people hesitate to get the treatment because of the pain, but fortunately, most hair removal devices have a built-in cooling system to reduce pain.

This system cools the skin immediately before the laser is applied, alleviating the pain, so you don't have to worry too much.

As I've explained, laser hair removal isn't a simple procedure to eliminate hair.

It's based on the scientific principle of hair growth cycles, and the treatment's effectiveness and side effects can vary greatly depending on individual skin characteristics and hair condition.

That's why it's important to approach it based on facts, such as "it can be more effective under these conditions," rather than commercial information that says, "Just get it; it's unconditionally good."

If you're considering laser hair removal, try to gain a deep understanding of your skin and beard hair first, rather than simply deciding based on price or reviews.

Source :https://blog.naver.com/best_sseul/224019973806

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