Wait, anyone can perform laser treatments?
If you have an unwanted hair problem, you likely looked into hair removal by laser before even hearing about electrolysis. If you search Google for anything, you'll see the Goupon ads for laser hair removal. I get it: there are so many great deals! In the back of my mind, this was a red-flag, so I continued my research. On my first call with a laser technician, I found that I was not suitable for laser treatments—I had red hair.
Every few months, another business offered yet another new and improved laser machine that would resolve all hair problems. I asked, "is there now a new device that works for me?" The answer was, "no, I'm sorry, red hair cannot be treated by laser."
Electrolysis hair removal was the best choice for me.
After reviewing several dozen websites on laser treatment for hair removal, I found these doctors and their websites are misleading us on the effectiveness of laser "permanent hair reduction." They gloss over or ignore the fact that laser treatment is not permanent. Could it be they make more money on follow-up visits?
California Has Strict Laws Regarding Laser Treatments and Injectables
By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, Founder/Director of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2017
This article confirms that, in California, it is not legal for "laser technicians" to operate laser machines.
A likely scenario: a med-spa doctor went to an hour-long seminar presented by the laser manufacturer's marketing department, purchased the equipment, and started offering services ASAP to recover costs. Maybe the sales rep plugged in the machine and performed a demonstration for the nurse? I hope, at least the laser manufacturers provided some rudimentary training. I really don't see any other way these people learn to operate a laser machine safely and effectively.
Other than being a doctor or a nurse, what knowledge and experience do they actually have of permanent hair removal and the safe operation of a laser machine? From looking at their websites, there's not any knowledge of permanent hair removal there, and if using laser's, there's not any experience with permanent hair removal either.
Every few months, another business offered yet another new and improved laser machine that would resolve all hair problems. I asked, "is there now a new device that works for me?" The answer was, "no, I'm sorry, red hair cannot be treated by laser."
Electrolysis hair removal was the best choice for me.
What is Permanent Hair Reduction?
My research found that people with only dark hair with light skin are suitable for laser. Yet, even for this small group of people, hair removal by laser is described, at best, as "permanent hair reduction." What does "permanent hair reduction" actually mean? In a nutshell, it means your hair will grow back, but at a slower rate for as long as the laser treatments are continued. In other words, permanent hair reduction means that your hair will grow back after the laser treatments are discontinued.After reviewing several dozen websites on laser treatment for hair removal, I found these doctors and their websites are misleading us on the effectiveness of laser "permanent hair reduction." They gloss over or ignore the fact that laser treatment is not permanent. Could it be they make more money on follow-up visits?
Who Can Run a Laser?
Disturbingly, anyone can run a laser machine for hair removal. This explains the onslaught of Groupon deals! Even the doctors are upset about this. Check out this blog article and video from the American Med Spa Association:California Has Strict Laws Regarding Laser Treatments and Injectables
By Alex R. Thiersch, JD, Founder/Director of the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa)
Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2017
This article confirms that, in California, it is not legal for "laser technicians" to operate laser machines.
What Makes You Qualified to Operate a Laser?
Taking this a step further, I ask "how did these people become qualified to operate laser hair removal machines?" Does anyone actually know where these doctors, nurses, and technicians received their training on laser hair removal?A likely scenario: a med-spa doctor went to an hour-long seminar presented by the laser manufacturer's marketing department, purchased the equipment, and started offering services ASAP to recover costs. Maybe the sales rep plugged in the machine and performed a demonstration for the nurse? I hope, at least the laser manufacturers provided some rudimentary training. I really don't see any other way these people learn to operate a laser machine safely and effectively.
Other than being a doctor or a nurse, what knowledge and experience do they actually have of permanent hair removal and the safe operation of a laser machine? From looking at their websites, there's not any knowledge of permanent hair removal there, and if using laser's, there's not any experience with permanent hair removal either.