Unwanted hair growth is a common challenge among both men and women. Traditional treatments like shaving, waxing and electrolysis can be time consuming and costly – often leading to further unwanted growth in future treatments.
Laser hair removal offers an effective and permanent solution for getting rid of unwanted body and facial hair. The laser light energy absorbs pigment from hair shafts, targeting and destroying them effectively to target and destroy hair follicles.
Why Choose Afifi MD?
Ghada Afifi, MD is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist located in Newport Beach, CA. She attended Albany Medical College before becoming affiliated with Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center, Orange County Global Medical Center, and Hoag Hospital Plastic Surgery Department. She accepts multiple insurance providers. She is highly knowledgeable, discussing your goals with you while offering options within your budget that will meet them. She is compassionate, understanding and will work to achieve the look you desire – from noninvasive treatments such as Botox, Fillers & Lasers to cosmetic plastic surgery (breast enhancement with implants / lifts/ augmentation), liposuction/belly button reconstruction/ Brazilian butt lifts.
Treatment Options
Finding effective methods of hair removal can be a daily struggle for men and women alike, from shaving, waxing, plucking, to professional treatments like laser hair removal which can provide lasting solutions and leave you with silky smooth skin.
Laser hair removal treatments work by targeting pigment in hair follicles and destroying them, stopping further hair growth. At our sessions, we apply cooling gel to protect and enable laser light penetration into areas, while additionally using topical anesthetic creams for sensitive areas to minimize pain associated with laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal uses repeated pulses of high-intensity light delivered from a handheld device, to the targeted area. When laser light hits hair follicles, it transforms into heat that destroys them, stopping further hair growth. Many patients feel some initial tingling or warmth as the laser pulses hit their skin but this quickly dissipates compared to electrolysis which requires multiple sessions over many months and often remains painful throughout treatment. By contrast, laser removal is much faster, safer, and less painful.
Laser technology has rapidly advanced over the years, allowing it to safely treat a range of skin types and colors safely. Results typically show best among clients with light skin and dark hair colors; during your private consultation in Orange County with Dr. Grover he will inspect both your skin color and hair type to select an ideal laser for you. Tanning can inhibit laser light reaching its target follicles, so avoid tanning in the weeks leading up to your appointment for optimal results.
After four to eight sessions, your unwanted hair should be completely eradicated. While some regrowth is likely, it should be lighter and finer than before. Some patients see results immediately while others require several additional sessions for full results to become apparent. Touch-up sessions should also be scheduled periodically in order to maintain smooth skin.
Results
Unwanted hair can be both cosmetic and emotional issue for men and women alike. Traditional methods of removal such as shaving, tweezing and waxing can be time-consuming and painful, often failing to provide desired results. Laser hair reduction offers an elegant solution to this common aesthetic concern; Dr. Grover is an expert Newport Beach laser hair removal provider. During your private consultation he can address all your queries regarding insurance and financing; risks and benefits; recovery; alternative laser procedures as well as expected results of laser hair removal.
Laser treatment is an effective, safe, non-invasive solution for permanently eliminating unwanted body hair in places like the face, armpits, legs and bikini area. Light from laser therapy penetrates dark pigments in hair follicles to disable them and limit re-growth – sessions typically last anywhere from several minutes to an hour and multiple treatments may be necessary for maximum efficacy.
At our practice, we utilize the GentleMax Pro Plus laser hair removal system from Candela, an industry leader in laser technology. This system features the Dynamic Cool Device that sprays cooling agent over the surface of the skin before each laser pulse to protect the epidermis and provide maximum comfort during laser hair removal sessions. However, laser treatment cannot permanently stop hair growth as some follicles may temporarily move into anagen phase and require multiple sessions for full results.
Cost
Laser hair removal may be your perfect solution if you’re tired of spending both time and money to keep up with shaving, waxing and plucking unwanted hairs. Not only is the treatment safe, effective and more cost-effective than other hair-removal methods but the results are permanent as well as saving both energy and time – plus eliminating ingrown hairs or razor burn!
As part of your initial consultation, our team will gather a detailed medical and aesthetic treatment history before discussing your hair removal goals and creating an individualized treatment plan highlighting which areas need treatment and how many sessions will be necessary to reach desired outcome. In addition, we’ll offer detailed instructions on how to prepare for treatment such as limiting sun exposure, forgoing waxing sessions and other skin treatments and providing comprehensive instructions regarding prepping for treatments such as sun protection and other forms of preparations.
Price for laser hair removal will depend on the area being treated and number of sessions necessary to reach every single hair follicle. A clinic’s reputation and experience also play a factor; therefore, for optimal results only visit an established facility with technicians that are licensed, trained, and highly experienced in laser treatments.
At Afifi MD, our gentle yet advanced GentleMax Pro laser from Candela ensures maximum comfort during laser hair removal treatments. The Dynamic Cool Device cools your epidermis before each pulse of light energy to mitigate discomfort – this technology even works on darker skin tones with coarser hair in less treatment sessions than older laser technologies!
Most patients can enjoy smooth, hair-free skin following laser treatments. Any hair regrowth tends to be lighter in color and texture compared to before treatments; however, touch-up sessions every six to twelve months may be needed in order to maintain this result.
Are you ready to ditch the razor and cancel all your wax appointments? Reach out to us and learn about our permanent laser hair reduction services, designed to give you smoother skin that can also benefit from effective cosmetic injectables for even greater results.
