Misconceptions about laser hair removal often arise because it doesn’t work for darker skin tones. While this was true when FDA first approved laser hair removal technology in the 90s, technology has since progressed so as to be safe for all Fitzpatrick skin types.
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to shaving that eliminates side-effects like folliculitis, permanently reducing unwanted hair in a matter of treatments sessions. We utilize FDA-approved Candela devices at our New York City salon.
GentleMax Pro
The GentleMax Pro is a dual platform laser that elevates cosmetic and medical laser treatment to a whole new level of effectiveness and versatility. Combining a 755nm Alexandrite laser and 1064nm Nd:YAG laser for fast, safe, and effective results across all skin types and colors; its combination of wavelengths allows the machine to treat pigmented lesions such as pigmented veins as well as hair removal from darker skin types with ease.
Laser technology works by emitting bursts of light energy that penetrate deep into the skin to heat blood vessels without damaging surrounding tissue, helping reduce redness, swelling and promote healing in a non-damaging fashion. Furthermore, this system features an advanced cooling mechanism designed to minimize discomfort during this procedure.
GentleMax Pro offers one of the most sought-after treatments: laser hair removal. This process provides permanent hair removal in just minutes while remaining quick, safe and painless – it can also be used to address ingrown hairs, razor bumps and red patches caused by psoriasis.
GentleMax Pro’s GentleLift technology can also help remove unsightly brown spots caused by sun damage as well as benign keratoses on all skin types, with results usually visible within two to four treatment sessions. It is best practiced during late autumn or winter in order to limit sun exposure on treated areas.
GentleMax Pro’s dual platform design is ideal for darker skin tones, as its multiple wavelengths target melanin in hair follicles to destroy them without having adverse side-effects on surrounding tissue – which could occur with other single wavelength laser treatments.
Laser treatment is noninvasive and does not require downtime; however, it is essential to follow your healthcare provider’s pre-treatment instructions; such as avoiding direct sunlight and applying sunscreen over treated areas. Furthermore, taking any medication that increases risk of side effects should also be avoided.
VBeam
Candela’s Vbeam laser features an advanced color-correction method designed for dark skin. It produces pulses of light energy at wavelengths which are easily absorbed by blood vessels without damaging surrounding tissue, leading them to collapse, thus decreasing redness. Additionally, this laser can treat vascular lesions and pigmented spots; and can even help treat rosacea, acne scars, stretch marks, warts and other forms of discoloration.
VBeam can effectively treat redness and other vascular lesions by targeting the chromophores that contribute to them. With just one session, VBeam is capable of producing dramatic and permanent results that produce dramatic and long-term changes – though treatment frequency will differ according to person; someone suffering from rosacea may require multiple visits while someone suffering from spider veins might only require one treatment session.
Before having a VBeam treatment, it is crucial to prepare your skin in advance. In particular, avoid sun exposure and heavy scrubbing for at least several weeks prior to seeing your dermatologist for your appointment – they will give you all of the advice they can.
Laser treatment of this nature is typically well tolerated, though it may be uncomfortable at times. You might feel something similar to snapping of a rubber band on your skin; however, the discomfort caused by this procedure is reduced thanks to Dynamic Cooling Device’s (DCD) technology and some patients opt for topical anesthetic for additional relief.
VBeam laser treatment can address many skin concerns, from redness and brown discoloration to vascular lesions and enlarged pores, spider veins and melasma. It’s also effective against active cold sores or herpes simplex infections; however it should be used cautiously around active cold sores or herpes simplex infections. While the laser is safe for all skin types – including Asian – consultation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist prior to receiving laser therapy will ensure its efficacy against potential risks or side effects that might arise from using such laser technology is both safe and effective against your particular concerns.
AlexTrivantage
Many people experience unwanted brown spots and pigmented lesions caused by sun damage, genetics or other factors. While any new blemishes should be evaluated by a physician to ensure they aren’t dangerous, many discolorations treatments such as Clear & Brilliant Permea or Alex TriVantage laser therapies can reduce their appearance over time. If you want to remove an old tattoo or reduce cafe-au-lait macules quickly and painlessly then such laser therapies might be your ideal solution.
Candela’s Alex Trivantage laser is the newest in their cosmetic laser treatments line-up, offering powerful tattoo removal and pigmented lesion laser treatment at three nanosecond pulsed wavelengths to target tattoo ink as well as sunspots, freckles, and melasma spots on various skin types. Furthermore, its versatility allows it to remove multicolor tattoos as well as various pigmented lesions across skin types – perfect for treating multicolored tattoos!
Q-switched technology in this device ensures safe and effective laser treatment for many patients. Equipped with both 755 nm Alexandrite laser as well as 1064nm and 532nm Q-switched Nd:YAG wavelengths to maximize versatility when treating epidermal and dermal pigmented lesions such as melisma, sun damage, freckles or moles; 755 nm long pulse mode provides for safe treatment of darker lesions more effectively for darker skin types.
After using the Alex Trivantage, you should expect immediate and long-lasting results. In just days, your blemishes should start lightening as their pigment breaks up and is eliminated from your skin. Your doctor may suggest following up your treatment with a skin care routine to maintain and enhance results; products like SkinMedica Lytera 2.0 Brightening Complex or Rebrightalyze brightening pads could be particularly helpful.
Dr. Khorasani can assist in finding the ideal laser therapy treatment to meet your aesthetic goals and needs. He can discuss all available laser therapies – Clear & Brilliant Permea, Alex TriVantage, Fraxel 1927 and ActiveFX among them – to help determine which one would work best with your individual skin tone and complexion.
GentleLase
Laser hair removal is a safe, fast and effective way to remove unwanted hair. Additionally, it helps reduce vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, and other skin irregularities. Eve Clinics of Leamington Spa offer treatments with Candela GentleMax Pro laser machines which have become an industry standard over two decades for both hair removal and rejuvenation purposes. Before your session with Eve Clinics’ GentleMax Pro for hair removal or rejuvenation purposes it is advisable not to wax or pluck hairs for several weeks prior so the laser can target hair roots properly and let their specialist know of any medications which could make the machine more sensitive than expected – please inquire further in Leamington Spa Clinics about these services with Candela GentleMax Pro experts about any such medications that could make you more susceptible than expected by Eve Clinics’ laser specialists when taking medications that might make effects more intensely.
During your laser procedure, you will be seated on a treatment chair while wearing goggles to protect your eyes. A topical numbing cream may also be applied directly onto the treatment area before your technician presses their handpiece against your skin – with its cooling mechanism activated prior to each pulse of energy for added comfort during each pulse of energy delivery.
The Dynamic Cooling Device is computer calibrated to effectively cool your skin prior to each pulse of energy, helping prevent heat damage to its outermost layer, the epidermis. Furthermore, this DCD helps ensure maximum comfort throughout treatment.
This cutting-edge laser utilizes various wavelengths that enable it to treat all skin types and conditions – even dark skin – with ease. The 755nm wavelength is ideal for treating skin types I-III while 1064nm laser therapy may produce more effective results when treating darker skin, as its lower melanin absorption limit ensures more targeted targeting at lower layers of the skin for superior results.
The laser’s variable pulse duration enables it to address numerous other cosmetic concerns, such as hemangiomas (bright red nodules), spider veins and age spots. Most patients achieve permanent results after four to ten sessions of treatment with this laser device. In addition, its use can be utilized against freckles, rosacea and sun damaged skin conditions as well.
