Is At-Home Laser Hair Removal as Effective as In-Clinic?
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective cosmetic procedure used to heavily reduce or eliminate unwanted body hair. It’s popularity has boomed since the early 2000s and it’s quickly become one of the most popular methods for long-term to permanent hair reduction.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
It works by targeting the hair follicles with concentrated beams of light. The pigment in the hair follicles absorbs this light, which damages the follicle and inhibits future hair growth, leaving you with smoother skin for much longer and a lot less time spent plucking, waxing or shaving your unwanted hair each month. Plus, because the technology is so precise, you can decide exactly where to be smooth and where to allow hair growth, as you will find out that almost any area is treatable.
There are two methods of laser hair removal: in-clinic and at-home. 
Both have advantages and disadvantages, but, as with any procedure that provides long-term to permanent results, it’s important to understand how each procedure works before determining which is right for you.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal In-Clinic
In-clinic laser hair removal treatments are often dismissed because they tend to be more expensive than their at-home alternatives, but there are some factors that contribute towards this slightly higher cost:
Professional Expertise
Treatment is performed by skilled specialists, such as dermatologists or certified technicians. Their knowledge ensures that the procedure is safe and effective, reducing the risk of side effects while enhancing the results. They’re also able to discuss your suitability to laser hair removal with you before treatment starts, so you can ensure you’re getting the right treatment for you.
Bespoke Treatment Plan
Clinicians assess each patient's unique skin type, hair colour, and hair texture to tailor treatment plans accordingly. This helps ensure the best possible results because your plan has been developed with you at the centre of it.
Efficiency
The technology available in-clinic is much more advanced than those you can get at-home. These advancements means that bigger areas of unwanted hair can be treated at once with a more effective laser strength which overall saves you time and reduces the number of required treatment sessions compared to at-home devices. This means you can see your results much quicker.
Safety
Laser hair removal is a delicate procedure performed on a delicate part of your body (the skin). Therefore, in clinic laser with a practitioner who understands the science behind this technology and professional-grade equipment has better chances at getting you the desired results while avoiding any unnecessary side effects.
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The Dangers of Laser Hair Removal At-Home
In recent years, at-home laser hair removal devices have grown in popularity as an alternative to salon or clinic procedures. They claim to provide the benefits of professional laser hair removal from the comfort of your home but, while results are possible at-home, there are some things to bear in mind before taking the plunge:
Limited Effectiveness
The effectiveness of devices used at home are not as powerful as those used in clinics simply because it’s not safe for professional-grade equipment to be handled by untrained people in their homes. At-home laser devices may also not be as effective on all skin tones and hair colours as certain lasers aren’t suitable for those with fair hair or darker skin tones.
Reduced Safety
While at-home laser hair removal devices are generally safe when used carefully, there is a danger of negative consequences if not handled properly. Clinics, on the other hand, use state-of-art FDA approved laser technology.
Time-Consuming
The devices used at home have a limited coverage area compared to professional-grade equipment and can involve more commitment and patience to achieve the best results as each treatment can be very time-consuming.
Difficult to use
The at-home devices can be quite challenging to use on areas that are hard to reach such as intimate area, back of your legs or back. This can mean that results aren’t consistent across the area as it’s easy to miss a patch.
Which is safer?
When deciding to begin laser hair removal, it is critical to examine several guidelines to achieve the best potential results while maintaining the highest level of safety. Here at The Hogarth Medispa, we’re big believers that the safest treatment is the one done by a trained professional who is aware of all the possible risks and can ensure you are appropriately informed before starting a treatment.
Which is more effective?
Clinics frequently use state-of-art laser technology, FDA approved system that may not be available within at-home devices. These modern lasers apply precise and targeted energy to hair follicles, resulting in effective hair removal with minimal discomfort. They are also, generally able to cover a larger surface area, meaning more accurate results.
Why choose the Hogarth Medispa for Laser Hair Removal?
Are you considering trying laser hair removal? The Hogarth Medispa would love to welcome you into our space and discuss exactly what it is you’re looking for. With our friendly team you can rest assured you’d be in safe hands, we have:
• Advanced technology with effective results: All our machines are FDA-approved.
• A clean, beautiful, relaxing Medispa premises with the support of our trained staff.
• A team of skilled professionals with many years of experience that have been with the clinic for very long offering high-quality services.
• Every individual is different, and we offer bespoke treatment plans to differentiate our clinic and club.
• We bespoke all of our services and treatments to the individual.
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