While laser hair removal might often be associated with removing all the hair in one area, this is not the only way in which it can be used. Some women and especially men don’t look for complete removal of the hair, but are more interested in thinning it out, meaning reducing some of it but definitely not all. Many men don’t want complete removal of hair, because a certain degree of hair is considered masculine, however, they would like to have a little less hair instead.
Thinning out the hair instead of removing it is becoming a more common request, especially for men, and the chest, upper arms and back is some of the more common areas. Laser hair removal to thin out the hair will probably need fewer treatments than regular laser treatments who aim to remove all hair. And waiting for results may not take as long, as thinning of the hair can sometimes be observed as early as after the first treatment.
Those who wish to only to thin out the hair and are concerned with whether all hair will be gone in one session need not worry. Laser hair removal is a long term process and is not completely permanent, but offers a long term reduction in hair. The hair growth cycle has three different stages where only hair in the active phase can be targeted. This means that at any given time only a certain percentage of the hair can be treated with the laser. Approximately 80 to 90% of the hair is in the active phase, which means a small amount of hair will be completely unaffected by the laser. Even hair that has been affected by the laser is expected to grow back at some point, even though the hairs that do grow back are often thinner and lighter.
Overall, it is fully possible to reduce and weaken hair in any area while still leaving a certain amount. Laser hair removal is a flexible treatment and can be customized according to the specific needs of the client. The laser hair removal practitioner can adjust settings or choose a different laser type depending on exactly how much hair the client wishes to reduce. But simply having less treatments can sometimes be enough for overall hair reduction.
Laser hair removal is an excellent method for thinning out and reducing the density and texture of the hair, as this task can be too difficult to accomplish with any other hair removal method. And while it is certainly possible to thin out the hair by laser hair removal, it is important to find a practitioner who has experience with this type of request, and who understand you well. During the consultation, you would need to emphasize that you want the hair thinned out, not completely removed, in order to ensure satisfactory results.
