Due to the nature of hair removal, some skin irritation is to be expected in varying degrees. Laser hair removal is generally very low risk. The heat generated by the laser targets the root of hair follicles preventing re-growth. The greatest risk of facial hair laser removal is damage to the eyes which are among the most sensitive organs. It is always necessary to wear protective goggles when working around the eyes. But the reward after all is said and done a treated face remains cleanly trimmed easily for two years without the need for a touch up. Each touch up session can cost several hundred dollars but after the initial treatment it is a relatively cheap way to stay trimmed.

The only limitation is the particularity of skin types that are eligible for laser hair removal. The ideal candidate is light skin with dark hairs since the very natural of light is attracted by the darker hairs. Dark, brown, or tanned skins are probably not eligible for laser treatment nor are people with light or blonde hair. Some skins are too sensitive for harsh treatments and while laser treatment is relatively gentle the heat can burn or irritate some skins. It is important to consult with a medical professional about laser hair removal and whether you are a candidate for treatment regardless of gender.

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By reading the advertisements for hair loss formulas you may be under the impression that just by taking a pill or rubbing on some solution you will be able to start the hair growing again in your bald spot. Unfortunately, this is not really the case. Most of the time when a hair follicle stops producing, that is when you are losing your hair, it is not possible to get the follicle to produce again. Although you can help the situation before the hair loss takes over, once it has happened you are stuck with being bald or implanting growing hair follicles from another area of the scalp.

Luckily, when men lose their hair on top of the head there is generally very good hair growth still left at the posterior area of the scalp. This donation area can be used to harvest living hair follicles to be used in the direct hair implants procedure and get you a full head of hair once again. Of the three types of hair implants available (strip graft, plug graft, and micro graft) the micro gives the best results. The strip graft and plug graft are usually quite noticeable because they deal with implanting a fairly large portion of scalp into the balding area at differing locations. These clumps of hairs show up against the scalp very easily and really look worse than having no hair at all.

The micro graft technique involves implanting groups of one to three hair follicles at a time which looks great because that is how hair grows naturally. If you decide on a hair transplant procedure then choose this type of graft. It is more expensive but well worth it.

Another type of transplant that is no longer available in the US is comprised of artificial hair implants. These are still available in Europe and other places such as India but they were deemed too dangerous for the US market because of the possibility of infection.