Laser Hair Removal On Underarm, Should I?

[pepper]

I'm so tired of shaving and not even considering waxing, my underarm. I'm very shallow about hair on parts of my body. I can shave my arms and legs and don't mind them but its underarms are annoying. I want to wear a tank top and not be concerning about my hair under my arm.

I'm 15 turning 16 and want to get laser hair removal on my underarm.

What is the cons?

What is the pros?

also im too young?

[millionaire]

The only good thing about it is that it gets rid of some of your hair for some time. It is not a 100% thing. That means you should not expect it to get rid of all of your hair for the rest of your life.

"Although laser hair removal doesn't guarantee permanent hair removal, it does extend the "hair-free" period, which can vary from several months to several years. With multiple treatments, long-term hair removal is possible...

Studies show that for suitable candidates, hair removal lasers can reduce hair counts by 40 percent to 80 percent. Results vary from person to person, however, and some people respond better to treatment than others.

Multiple treatments can prolong the duration of hair loss, but hair regrowth is possible. Also as you age, unwanted hair growth inevitably continues, and you may need repeat treatments in the future....

Laser hair removal is effective only on short, visible hair."
http://www.mayoclinic.com/ health/laser-hair-removal/HQ00981

There are a lot of bad things about it, although they are not life threatening.

"You may notice some redness and swelling for the first few hours. Also, stinging may occur for the first 24 to 48 hours. Some people experience a slight crusting of the skin. If crusting occurs, keep the area moist with petroleum jelly (Vaseline).

After treatment:

* Avoid exercise and exertion for the first 24 hours. Perspiration from exertion may increase irritation caused by the laser.
* Avoid exposure to the sun for several weeks after treatment. After this period, make sure you apply sunscreen whenever you're in the sun. Avoid tanning booths — the ultraviolet light damages the skin.
* Don't wax or pluck hairs between treatments.
* Don't pick at or manipulate the skin in treated areas.

Don't rub or scrub the treated area. You may gently wash the area with soap and water.

Side effects from laser hair removal include, but are not limited to:

* Darkening of the skin (hyperpigmentation). This is usually a temporary condition, but in rare instances, is long lasting or permanent.
* Lightening of the skin (hypopigmentation). This is of special concern with people who have darker skin. Laser hair treatment is more successful on fair skin, but darker skin can also be treated.
* Blistering and scarring. These rarely occur.
* Changes in the skin texture. These rarely occur.
* Crusting or scabbing. If this occurs, it's temporary.
* Hair changes. New hair growth may be finer and lighter in color. In some cases, new hair may grow in areas adjacent to the treated areas. This can be successfully treated with additional laser treatments."
http://www.mayoclinic.com/ health/laser-hair-removal/HQ00981

I would think that you are too young. These things aren't free, and I don't think most insurance would cover it, since it is just a vanity issue. Also, doctors are not usually willing to do unnecessary procedures on young people. If you really feel the need to remove your underarm hair, you could try something like Nair.

[speakerking]

theres alot to read there, but i'l get right on it, at the moment i just pluck or cut/shave hairs away. but if lazers will keep them away for a longer time its worth thinking about it

[tupacfan]

If I were you, I would wait until you are older. Your body is still growing, and so laser hair removal won't be as effective.

[huskies1]

I don't know if I would get laser hair removal for my underarams. I think it is more designed to be used for hair that grows in areas that it shouldn't (such as facial hair on a woman).

[Tag]

It's always better to wait until yo're 18 or older for any type of cosmetic surgery. You will have reached you're full physical growth by then.

[moms_body]

I think I will undergo laser hair removal but not on my underarm. I guess it is really normal to have hair in your underarm. Even if you will undergo laser hair removal it will still grow.

[berlinlife06]

I've found that the best for underarm hair is waxing, specially if you wax with cold wax. (at least for me, because the hot wax gets me irritated). After few years, every time I wax lasts longer without hair, and the hair I have now is little and hardly noticeable.

[annerz]

roughly, how much would this cost?

coz my hair regrows fast,
and it bothers me!