Laser Hair Reduction can effectively rid unwanted hair of its unwelcome presence and the accompanying stubble, while eliminating the need for tweezing, waxing and shaving – methods which are far more risky and ineffective. Furthermore, Laser Hair Reduction provides safer, more reliable and long-term solutions than others.
On the day of your laser session, a dermatologist will apply numbing gel to the area undergoing treatment before using the GentleMax Pro laser device on that area.
Treatment Areas
Laser hair reduction provides a permanent solution to unwanted body hair by targeting and disabling the hair follicles that promote its growth. This groundbreaking technology offers safe, effective hair removal in virtually every area of the face and body – unlike shaving, tweezing or waxing which have significant side effects or downtime; laser hair removal has become one of the most widely practiced cosmetic procedures offered by dermatologists and other medical providers alike.
The LightSheer DUET is an innovative device designed to quickly and precisely treat large areas of the face and body without experiencing much discomfort. Equipped with an innovative handpiece that can target specific areas such as lips, chins and jawlines as well as chest and back with little or no pain at all – eliminating ingrown hairs commonly found on necks and upper arms while eliminating pseudofolliculits barbae which involves ingrown hairs that lead to inflammation and hyperpigmentation of skin cells – this technology also successfully treats this condition!
During a laser hair removal treatment session, a laser device emits a beam of light that absorbs melanin pigment in your hair follicles. Once this happens, laser energy heats up and destroys them permanently preventing further hair growth at that location in future sessions. Each session typically results in 10% to 25% less unwanted hair in that location being removed permanently.
As part of your laser hair removal preparations, it’s best to avoid direct sun exposure and not use self-tanners or tanning beds on target areas. Furthermore, make sure to shave using a clean razor in order to minimize ingrown hairs risk.
Your dermatologist will apply topical anesthetic to the targeted areas to enhance your comfort during treatment, then press a laser instrument against your skin for several seconds, pulsing it for several pulses at a time until you feel a slight rubber band snap or warm pinprick sensation; most patients tolerate this treatment well. Before leaving, they’ll adjust any necessary laser equipment settings according to your skin color and thickness of hair.
Preparation
Laser hair removal is an in-office procedure that utilizes laser energy to heat and destroy hair follicles, thus stopping future hair growth. Most patients find the process quick and painless; treatment can be applied on various parts of the body simultaneously – making this an excellent solution for men and women looking to reduce unwanted hair.
Before your treatment begins, your dermatologist may apply numbing cream or gel. Your skin is then kept taut while they press their laser instrument against it – most people compare its light pulses to rubber band snapping or warm pinprick sensation.
Laser hair reduction leaves behind smooth, hair-free skin that’s free from stubble and ingrown hairs – something which had previously bothered them greatly. Ingrown hairs are a leading cause of pseudofollicullitis barbae (redness, irritation and scarring caused by ingrown hairs) but laser hair reduction helps avoid this condition by eliminating the need to shave, wax or pluck the area where lasers were once necessary.
Laser hair removal offers more permanent solutions than shaving; after several sessions, hair follicles become disabled and won’t produce new growth of unwanted hair on your face, legs, arms and back. Therefore, laser treatment is an excellent method for reducing or eliminating unwanted body hair on areas such as your face, legs, arms or back.
Hyperpigmentation and stretch marks caused by pregnancy, weight gain or other medical conditions can also be reduced using laser treatment, while it’s also an effective way of decreasing spider veins on legs.
At our practice, we utilize some of the latest laser technology for hair reduction: LightSheer DUET uses two laser wavelengths to target different types of hair pigment. Neodymium-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) and alexandrite laser wavelengths combine for unparalleled power, speed, versatility and coverage rate; making this first hair removal system using this innovative technology safe for all skin types.
Safety
Laser hair reduction is a safe, effective treatment that permanently diminishes or eliminates unwanted hair. It is a relatively painless procedure with long-term effects. Patients no longer rely on razors, tweezers and cream depilatories to manage their appearance – freeing up time for hobbies they enjoy more! During your initial consultation at our spa in Albuquerque, one of our experts will assist in determining how many treatment sessions will be necessary in order to meet their desired outcome.
Before beginning a laser treatment session, we advise shaving the area to be treated. This can assist the laser in targeting its energy to the target follicles more accurately, and numbing agents may be applied topically as an added measure for comfort during sessions. With our advanced equipment providing constant cooling capabilities, discomfort caused by laser treatments is minimized significantly.
Your dermatologist will put on protective eyewear before using a laser instrument on your skin, to keep the procedure cool and comfortable during up to 45 minutes of laser energy treatment, depending on its size. Many patients describe the feeling as something similar to rubber bands snapping against it or warm pinpricks, though most tolerate this treatment well.
Hair grows from melanin inside of hair follicles. Therefore, tanning before laser hair removal can lead to discoloration of treated areas and should be avoided at all costs. When outdoors use a broad spectrum sunscreen to protect yourself against UV rays. Even after having laser treatment done your skin needs protection from further UV damage!
Informing your dermatologist of any permanent makeup is also key, as laser energy can absorb into it and cause burns or discolorations of surrounding tissue. If you have permanent eyeliner, lip liner or eyebrows in place – be it eyeliner, lip liner or eyebrows – let us know so we can take precautions to protect the surrounding skin and take steps necessary for its safety. Your physician can adjust laser settings appropriately.
Results
Unwanted hair can be an inconvenient issue for many. Although there are various methods of hair removal available to us such as plucking and waxing, they tend to be time-consuming, painful processes that only provide short-term solutions. Laser hair reduction offers an easy, fast solution with long-term effects while minimising discomfort.
Lumenis’ BLEND X system takes personalized treatment to an entirely new level, enabling us to tailor laser energy for the most precise and consistent results possible. This revolutionary device utilizes two of the premier solid-state laser crystals available – Nd:YAG and alexandrite laser wavelengths are synched to accommodate various skin tones; selecting appropriate powers and proportions of laser energy is key in treating various skin types efficiently and precisely.
A typical laser session lasts only 30 minutes; however, appointment length varies based on the size and scope of your area to be treated. To maximize results, it is advised to shave the area prior to receiving treatment as this makes it easier for laser light to access pigment in hair follicles; targeting and disabling these follicles allows it to shed hair from surrounding skin more efficiently.
Once disabled, hair growth cycles are disrupted and you are left with permanent fewer, finer, lighter hairs that have less chance of growing back. Although the results from laser hair reduction treatments tend to last long-term, occasional maintenance treatments may be required in order to keep a desired appearance.
Lasers can also be an effective solution for sun damage and hyperpigmentation, treating unwanted pigmentation spots in multiple treatments with high-energy bursts of light that target darkened pigment in the skin to break apart and fade from view. Most patients find this an attractive way of diminishing unsightly pigmentation marks and other unwanted skin conditions that arise with age or sun damage.
Laser hair reduction can be life-altering for people suffering from this common cosmetic issue. If you want to say goodbye to unwanted hair and get back a more polished look, contact us now so that we can schedule your consultation session.
