{"id":479,"date":"2018-03-14T10:55:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-14T10:55:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jackjill.devs3.com\/?p=479"},"modified":"2021-12-02T19:10:08","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T19:10:08","slug":"franklin-laser-hair-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jackjillaesthetics.com\/blog\/2018\/03\/14\/franklin-laser-hair-removal\/","title":{"rendered":"Debunking myths about laser hair removal in Franklin, TN"},"content":{"rendered":"

W<\/span>ho wouldn\u2019t want to enjoy smooth, hairless skin every day, with no effort? Men and women in Franklin, TN, who are tired of shaving, waxing, and plucking turn to Jack & Jill Aesthetics for laser hair removal.<\/a> Some of the most common concerns about this procedure are based in myth, misinformation, and outdated facts. Here, we set the record straight about laser hair removal.<\/p>\n

Laser hair removal for skin of color<\/h2>\n

\"LaserYou\u2019ve probably heard that this procedure is unsafe for people of certain ethnicities or skin colors. This is probably the most common myth, and it dates back to the early days of laser technology. When the treatment first became available, people with dark skin were not candidates for the procedure. At the time, lasers were not capable of differentiating between skin pigment and hair pigment. However, that was more than 20 years ago. A lot has changed in that time.<\/p>\n

Today\u2019s advanced technology specifically targets pigment in the hair follicle. Laser energy is delivered in precisely measured amounts, avoiding overheating, or burning the tissue around follicles. It is considered safe and effective for all skin tones and types<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Can laser hair removal cause cancer?<\/h2>\n

Many patients ask about a potential connection between laser treatments and cancer. They know that sun exposure is the leading cause of skin cancer, and that lasers work with light energy, so they wonder if it can have the same result. Thankfully, these worries are unfounded. The harmful effects of sunlight are due to the intensity of ultraviolet rays, which have a wavelength of less than 400 nm (nanometers). A laser emits a single wavelength. Those used for hair removal are well above 400 nm, usually between 700 nm and 1400 nm.<\/p>\n

Millions of laser hair removal procedures have been performed over the span of more than two decades. In that time, there has never been a case of it causing cancer<\/strong>. Furthermore, certain types of lasers are frequently used to remove cancers and pre-cancerous lesions, further confirming the safety of laser treatments.<\/p>\n

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What to expect<\/h2>\n

Stories of patient experience and potential side effects vary widely. Some information, especially that found on unofficial websites and personal blogs, is based on assumptions and misconceptions. However, even firsthand accounts can be dramatically different. This is primarily due to the varying skill levels of people offering hair removal treatment.<\/p>\n

Laser treatments are a pillar of our practice, it is even in our name. When you choose Jack & Jill Aesthetics<\/a>, you can expect:<\/p>\n