Dr. Numb for Body Waxing /Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal

Hair is composed of cornified threads of cells that develop from the epidermis and cover most of the body. Each hair has a medulla, cortex, and cuticle. The medulla in the center contains soft keratin and air. The cortex, the innermost thickest layer, has the pigment that gives hair color. The cuticle, the outermost layer, has cells that overlap like scales. Both the cuticle and cortex have hard keratin.

The hair root in a hair follicle is embedded beneath the skin. The hair shaft protrudes from the skin. Hair sheds and is replaced constantly during growth and rest phases. Hair has a protective function: eyebrows keep sweat from running into the eyes, nose and ear hairs filter dust from the air, and scalp hairs protect against abrasion and overexposure to sun rays.

Laser hair removal is one method of treatment for unwanted body hair. Up to 22% of women in North America have excessive or unwanted facial hair, which negatively affects the quality of life for many individuals. Men also feel compelled to rid themselves of unwanted body hair, as dictated by popular culture and appearance anxieties. Body hair may be undesirable for patients for cultural, social, cosmetic, or psychological reasons; unwanted hair can result in feelings of embarrassment or emotional burden that may impede patients’ relationships or daily activities.

Modern technology has brought us new technique on how to reduce hair in our body. Permanent and temporary hair removals are now available nowadays. You can choose waxing or permanent hair removal which is much expensive though.

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Body Waxing

Waxing is one of a woman’s beauty regimens wherein pain is associated with. For centuries, waxing has been practiced by many women especially ancient Egyptians. They were actually the epitome of beauty and self caring. As the centuries passed, tattooing, piercing and waxing is still practiced.
Nowadays, a lot of products came from different active contents and usage. Waxing is somewhat still painful though for other s that is not knowledgeable enough. Numbing creams became prevalent.

Common facts about waxing:
Waxing is the removal of hair from its roots. Basically, after waxing, it will take 1-3 weeks before the hair grows back again depending on the wax you used. There are many types of getting rid of your unwanted hair in the body which are shaving, sugaring or using chemical depilatory creams. Even permanent hair removal is now available entirely.

Types of waxing
• Eyebrow waxing
• Bikini, Male genital, & Hollywood/Brazilian waxing
• Leg waxing
• Arm/underarm waxing
• Back waxing
• Chest waxing
• Entire body wax

Dos and Don’ts of waxing:
1. Do wash your legs, armpits, back or chest with tepid water after waxing.
Rationale: Tepid or warm to touch water will constrict your pores which helps in blocking the bacteria from entering your pores. Cold water will dilate your pores which bacteria can enter that leads to infection.
2. Do use a numbing cream to help you in the agonizing pain that waxing will give you.
3. Don’t moisturize right before waxing.
4. Don’t pull the hair every which way.
Rationale: It will irritate your skin which leads to pimple like effect after.
5. Do put some baby powder after waxing.
Rationale: It will calm your pores.