Unwanted Hair
Laser hair reduction is a routine service in Gangnam, and clinics compete on package size. The treatment works through pigment in the hair, which is also why it can injure tanned or darker skin if the wrong settings are used. A careful consultation matches the laser to you and asks why the hair is growing, if growth is unusual.
Common causes
- Genetic and ethnic patterns that determine normal hair distribution
- Hormonal influences, including conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome
- Certain medications that increase hair growth
- Ingrown hairs and shaving irritation that make hair more noticeable
- Normal hair growth in areas people prefer to be smooth
How doctors usually approach it
- Check for medical causes
- Sudden or heavy growth, especially with irregular periods, warrants a medical look before cosmetic treatment.
- Match the laser to skin and hair
- The wavelength and settings are chosen based on skin tone, tanning, and hair color.
- Treat in a series
- Sessions are spaced weeks apart to catch hairs in their growth phase.
- Maintain realistically
- Hair is reduced rather than certain to disappear, and occasional maintenance sessions may be needed.
What a good consultation for unwanted hair looks like
A good consultation begins with skin and hair assessment: your skin tone, recent sun exposure, hair color and thickness, and any medications that increase sensitivity to light. A patch test is a sensible step. If you are asked to sign a package before anyone has looked at your skin, the order is reversed.
Ask which laser is used and why it suits you. Different wavelengths carry different risks for darker or tanned skin, and a clinic that has several options may choose between them. Ask how the cooling works and what happens if you burn. Be cautious if the same settings seem to apply to every client, or if the clinic does not ask about tanning and medications.
Check the commercial structure too. Because the series is long, ask about review points, refund terms, and what the plan is if hair responds poorly, since white, gray, and very fine hair often respond less. A clinic that describes results as reduction, with some hair possibly returning, is speaking more reliably than one that promises complete removal.
Unwanted Hair: common questions
Does laser work on all hair colors?
It works most reliably on dark hair. White, gray, and light hair often respond poorly, and a doctor can tell you what to expect.
Should I see a doctor if hair growth increased suddenly?
Yes, particularly with other symptoms such as irregular periods. A hormonal cause may need separate attention.
Can I be treated if I have a tan?
Usually it is better to wait, because tanned skin has a higher risk of burns or pigment change. Tell the clinic about recent sun exposure.
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