Enhance a bright new you by banishing pesky hair follicle by follicle. Bypass the burdens of shaving, waxing and ingrowns to reveal an altogether better version of yourself!
Laser’s highly concentrated light targets pigment found in hair follicles without harming surrounding tissue or skin, eliminating their presence and permanently decreasing hair growth over an average of 6-8 treatments.
What is the procedure?
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective solution to permanently reduce unwanted hair. Laser light destroys hair follicles to stop new growth. Any that does return will likely be finer and lighter. Several sessions may be necessary before permanent hair reduction can occur.
As part of your procedure, goggles will be worn to protect your eyes from laser beams. A topical anesthetic might also be applied if necessary. Next, your doctor will press a hand-held laser instrument against your skin and activate it – giving a warm pinprick feeling to you as they press against it; possibly with cooling gel or cooling device on its tip for additional comfort.
Laser treatments target melanin pigment present both in hair follicles and skin. Candidates with light skin and darker hair tend to see better results as their hair follicles absorb more laser energy; on the contrary, candidates with tanned skin and dark hair “rob” the laser of some of its energy, diminishing its effectiveness.
Laser Hair Removal can be used to address excessive hair growth in any part of the body. Common areas include legs, arms, underarms, face and bikini line – typically taking 6-8 treatments to effectively eliminate most hair in these regions.
How long will the procedure take?
Laser hair removal sessions typically last anywhere from five minutes to over an hour, depending on the area being treated. We advise arriving for your session with a clean face and areas that have been recently shaved (excluding eyebrows). For your comfort during treatment we can administer topical anesthetic to minimize pain during each procedure.
Laser hair removal uses light beams that pass through your skin and are absorbed by pigment in hair follicles, targeting them and minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. Laser hair removal offers a safe and effective method to permanently reduce unwanted body hair without the use of razors, waxing strips or depilatory creams – an ideal alternative.
Prior to your procedure, it is wise to refrain from using skin-bleaching products and spray tanning because these can interfere with the laser’s ability to target melanin in your hair. In the two weeks leading up to your appointment, any other forms of hair removal techniques (plucking, electrolysis etc) or shaving the area could disrupt hair follicles and lead to less-than-desirable results.
After your treatment, you may experience a slight sunburn-like sensation which should subside within 24 hours. We suggest using only mild soaps to wash the treatment area and thick moisturizer after each session as well as protecting it with broad-spectrum sunscreen whenever outdoors.
After receiving multiple treatments, you should notice less hair growing in the treated area. Some hair may come back over time however; therefore we advise scheduling follow-up appointments regularly for maintenance purposes.
How much will it cost?
Laser hair removal is an affordable and long-term way to tackle unwanted hair growth, saving thousands over traditional methods like shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams. Laser treatments utilize light waves that target melanin pigment in hair follicles in order to destroy them and block future growth; sessions typically last anywhere between five minutes and one hour depending on the size of area being treated.
Before beginning their procedure, laser technicians apply topical anesthetic to the area undergoing treatment. A laser beam then passes through the skin where it absorbs by melanin in hair follicles absorbing light energy to heat that damages them and inhibits their ability to produce new hair growth. Laser treatment can effectively target areas like legs, armpits, face and bikini line; even difficult-to-reach places like backs and shoulders may benefit.
Select an experienced provider when seeking laser hair removal treatment. Aim for board certified dermatologists or cosmetic surgeons with experience performing laser treatments; be wary of spas or salons which allow nonmedical staff to administer them.
Laser hair removal can be beneficial for people of all ages and genders, though its best results come when applied on light skin with dark hair. Hair color and tone both impact how the treatment will go because dark locks reflect more light energy from laser beams while lighter skin refracts less of the light rays, making results harder to achieve. Tanning should be avoided before and after laser hair removal treatments while always wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen when outside.
Are there any side effects?
Our procedure is safe, fast, and painless. After cleaning the treatment area and applying topical anesthetic to minimize discomfort, we use laser technology to target hair follicles and destroy them in order to stop future growth. You may feel some sunburn-like sensation as the light passes over your skin but this should not be painful.
Before beginning laser hair removal sessions, make sure to shave with a fresh razor or clean shaver to help the laser find and target only hair follicles without harming nearby skin. It is also wise to avoid waxing, plucking or tweezing prior to your appointment – this ensures optimal results! It may be beneficial to schedule these appointments during low growth seasons (late fall or early winter) to get desired results more effectively.
Laser hair removal is an excellent solution for women and men looking to reduce unwanted facial and body hair. It can effectively treat unwanted hair on shoulders, back, arms, legs, bikini line and bikini line as well as ingrown hairs from face, neck and underarms. Furthermore, men who want to reduce chest, stomach or back hair have also turned to this treatment option successfully.
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How long will it take to see results?
An average series of 6-8 laser treatments should be sufficient to eradicate unwanted hair, with many patients remaining hair-free for months or even years after this treatment. Any regrowth typically features finer and lighter colored strands than before; maintenance sessions may be necessary in some cases in order to stay hair free.
Prior to beginning laser treatments, it is crucial to refrain from tweezing, waxing or plucking in the area that needs treating. Also, two to six weeks prior to your appointment it is wise to limit sun exposure or self-tanner use as this will make your skin more vulnerable during laser treatments and more susceptible to damage from laser. It may also be wise to limit or avoid shaving products since for effective targeting hair follicles must contain melanin for laser targeting to occur effectively.
As with any medical procedure, seeking out a board certified dermatologist specializing in laser hair removal is highly advised. A poorly trained technician could cause burns, hyper/hypopigmentation or permanent scarring – far safer to let an experienced physician administer treatments than trying DIY solutions yourself.
Although many assume laser hair removal is solely beneficial to women, men can also take advantage of it. Laser hair removal can help men reduce ingrown hairs on their beard and neck area as well as thin out hair on chest and shoulders.
Laser treatment can do more than simply eliminate unwanted hair: it can also help reduce lines and wrinkles, tighten skin tighter, improve texture of skin tone and restore its youthful radiance. Reach out to our office now to explore all of our treatments available to you.
