Is anesthesia required before laser hair removal?
Jan 22, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Chen Lu
Introduction
In general, laser hair removal is a cosmetic medical procedure that typically does not require anesthesia. The reference price ranges from 1000 to 3000 yuan per session. Actual pricing is recommended to be confirmed with local hospitals. Noticeable results can usually be seen about one month after the procedure. Possible side effects may include mild redness and pain. Additionally, avoid exposing the treated area to sunlight to prevent melanin deposition.
Generally, laser hair removal is a cosmetic medical procedure that typically does not require anesthesia. The usual reference price for laser hair removal ranges from 1000 to 3000 yuan per session. Noticeable improvement is usually seen after 5-6 weeks, although some minor side effects such as redness and pain may occur. A detailed explanation is as follows:
The principle of laser hair removal mainly involves using laser light of specific wavelengths, energy levels, and pulses that penetrate the skin surface and reach the hair follicles. Because areas such as the hair shaft and hair follicles contain large amounts of melanin, this melanin absorbs the light energy from the laser and converts it into heat energy, thereby destroying the hair matrix cells and surrounding nutrient blood vessels, achieving the effect of permanent hair removal. During laser hair removal, although some pain may be felt, the treatment time is relatively short and the damage caused is minimal. Therefore, most patients do not experience significant pain and anesthesia is generally unnecessary.
After laser hair removal, it is important to maintain a light diet, avoiding spicy and irritating foods, as well as smoking and alcohol consumption. These foods and habits may irritate the skin and affect the effectiveness of hair removal. Additionally, exposure of the treated areas to sunlight should be avoided to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
