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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

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Like most women I have to wax my underarms and bikini line every week, and on top of it I have to shave my legs to avoid ingrown hair bumps that I get from waxing. Every time that day comes I sigh and wish there was some other way to do this.

About two months ago I heard about Tria home hair laser removal system. The company promises to give you the same results as a professional and at the same time it is a lot cheaper.

Being very skeptical from the beginning I started an extensive research on the home hair laser removal systems. I visited many hair laser removal forums, read multiple product reviews, and read multiple articles written on the subject. After I spent months of finding out the facts about the home hair laser removal systems I was finally done. And here is what I found out.

Who can use home hair laser removal?

The only people that are qualified to use the home hair laser removal are the ones with fair skin and dark hair. It does not work on white, red, light brown, or blond hair. It is important to know that people with a tan can not use it as well as the laser will have a problem picking up the dark hair.

People with dark skin tones and light hair can still have a laser treatment but they will have to go to a professional.

Are There Any Risks Involved?

After hours of research I found out that if used properly very few side affects can occur, and if they do they are very rare. But it is advisable to do a sample on a small part of the skin and watch it for a few days to make sure nothing happens, as some side affects, though rare, could be permanent.

Some side affects are:
- Hyper pigmentation (darkening of the skin) - very rare, but can be long lasting or permanent.
- Hypo pigmentation (lightening of the skin) - again very rare, but could be permanent.
- Blistering, scarring - very rare.
- Change is the skin texture - very rare.
- Crusting or scabbing - if it does happen, it is only temporary.

Is It Very Expensive?
Home hair laser treatments do cost a lot, in my opinion, everyone is different. It is still a much cheaper alternative to having a professional treatment.

The prices always vary on home hair laser removal systems. Already Tria and Silk'n came down from $800.00 to $600.00. But the prices are not guaranteed as there are always ups and downs in retail industry. You will find that some companies offer payment plans. One thing to remember if thinking about purchasing the unit is that after a while you will need to get replacement bulbs, which are pretty pricey, some run as high as $75 each!

All in all, the home hair laser removal systems are still a much less expensive alternative. It is estimated that on average a consumer will spend around $10,000 to have hair professionally removed after all of the follow up treatments!

Is It Easy To Use?

Again that depends on which home hair laser removal system you use. Judging from the reviews and all of the complaints, Tria and Silk'n are the easiest units to use, and Epila coming in the last.

Are the results as great as promised?

Sorry folks, the jury is still out on that one.

Silk'n gives great immediate results, but they are not permanent or long lasting. Still many people love how fast it works, and prefer using it instead of waxing. It is also a lot less painful than waxing.

Tria company claims that their unit offers very long lasting results, even permanent for some. The problem is that Tria just came out, and there haven't been long enough time for consumers to see the long term results. There are people that bought it and loved it and swear that it works great. But they have only been using it for a few months. It is however the only FDA approved unit which promises long lasting results. And they have a 90 day guarantee.

The other units are not even worth mentioning here. I did not find one positive feedback, and none of them are FDA approved.

The question still remains. Will I buy a home hair laser removal system? Probably. Even though there haven't been enough time to see whether or not it gives long term results, I am willing to try it on my underarms, bikini line, and legs. The company claims the results are long term, it is FDA approved, and has a guarantee. This time I choose to believe them!

diy laser hair removal review - Home Laser Hair Removal

Hair removal laser treatment is probably the best-known and most desired cosmetic therapy in the US these days. Botox treatment is admittedly commoner in the over-35's, but up to the age of 35 hair laser removal seems to be the most desired!

Hair Reduction Machines Designed for Home Use

It is hardly a surprise that a number of companies have tried to sell to this opportunity with devices for treating undesirable hair at home, given this huge popularity and interest in the use of hair laser removal.

There are a number of these DIY devices, and they vary in effectiveness.

Permanent Surplus Hair Removal?
You may see that some distributors of home hair removal devices have made a number of claims such as:

Shrinkage of pores after treatment gives you smoother skin
80% effective
Permanent hair removal
Almost pain-free, rapid method of hair removal

Caveat emptor
The FDA has NOT cleared the vast majority of these devices for permanent home hair laser removal. As such, for companies to state that this device can give you permanent results is not allowed.

A statistic you may be shown in an effort to get you to purchase these products could be that of "80% effective". While this may be possible with medical-grade laser beams applied by an experienced and trained clinician, there are no home-use devices available today that can offer this level of success with any reliability.

So - please go into any purchase with a healthy degree of skepticism!

Newer Products on the Market
Recent advances in research and technology have meant that now we are at last seeing home hair removal devices based on lasers that are more effective than ever before. The FDA have recently cleared one of these products to be sold over the counter as a hair laser reduction DIY device, a first in home laser hair removal and a real breakthrough.

Please ensure that you check the credentials of any companies selling these products - you should check that it is created by a reputable company that abstains from unrealistic claims, and that the product is backed by substantial clinical studies.

With the best modern devices, it is possible for individuals to expect a reduction of roughly a third in hair regrowth 12 months after treatment, compared to around 80% for individuals treated with the professional equipment used by clinicians.

This means that they are likely to be a great way for individuals to provide themselves with top-up treatment at home to deal with hair regrowth between professional sessions; this is the reason that clinicians are excited about these new devices - not because they think it is likely to be a substitute for professional laser treatment.

Issues to Think About for Laser Hair Removal at Home

If you're the sort of person who likes trying out new things (and can afford to!) - then a hair laser reduction DIY device could be well placed on the shopping list! But do take care and think about the following before investing in something that has the potential to disappoint!

Don't play with your health - always adhere to all safety precautions with care. Lasers can damage the eyesight and cause burns.
Consider whether you can afford to have a professional sequence of therapy, using a home laser device for top-up DIY treatment in between.
Remember that most home devices have not been approved by the FDA as suitable for home laser hair removal treatment.
If possible, get a personal recommendation. At the minimum, search for genuine product reviews on the internet.