Laser therapy treatments are a relatively new kind of medical treatment that is mainly used for cosmetic purposes. These treatments are very effective in removing tattoos, warts, sun spots, moles, birthmarks and unwanted hair. Laser treatments are also effective in lessening the appearance of wrinkles, skin blemishes and scars.

Many of us, both male and female, have hair on unwanted places. Now, although shaving and waxing are options when it comes to hair removal, they are temporary and sometimes extremely painful and often time consuming. This is why many people nowadays opt to have laser hair removal treatments.

Laser hair removal is one of the most common cosmetic procedures done in South Africa, and although it can be expensive, the treatment is very effective and the benefits can last for years. These laser therapy treatments work using highly concentrated wavelengths of light. The light that is emitted is absorbed by the hair pigment, melanin (which gives hair its colour). By pulsing through the hair for a fraction of a second, the laser destroys several hair follicles at one time, which inhibits the regrowth of hair. Although these lasers are effective in removing hair, they do not damage the surrounding skin.

Laser therapy works best on dark hair, but can also be effective on lighter hair. These treatments are effective on a woman's sensitive skin and fine hair, as well as on a man’s rougher skin and thicker hair.

Other than hair removal, laser treatments are also used for removing unwanted skin conditions and/or blemishes. As mentioned before, this includes the removal of warts, moles, scars, sun spots and birthmarks. Laser therapy can even be used to remove unwanted tattoos!

In Blouberg, there are a number of practises that offer laser therapy treatments. If you need to find a laser therapy practice in the Blouberg area, feel free to browse the advertisements below.