Put an end to razors and waxing with our safe and effective laser hair removal treatment! A series of four to five sessions should eliminate most unwanted hair permanently.
Shaving is recommended but not necessary prior to beginning treatments. Waxing, plucking and tweezing should also be avoided between sessions in order to achieve maximum results.
How Does It Work?
Laser hair removal is a safe, FDA-approved treatment to permanently rid yourself of unwanted body hair. The procedure uses a hand-held device which emits controlled flashes of light. Pigmented areas located within hair follicles absorb these flashes of light and convert them to heat energy, damaging their structure enough that hair no longer grows through it follicles; any that do regrowth usually do so thinner and lighter in color than before the laser treatment was undertaken.
Before your treatment begins, the area being addressed will be thoroughly cleansed. Some patients are also provided numbing gel to ease discomfort during the procedure – typically taking 30- 60 minutes to take effect and making treatment less painful.
A doctor will use a handheld laser instrument and activate it against your skin, depending on the type of laser being used, depending on its cooling device or gel to protect your skin and lessen side effects. As the laser beam passes through the skin and into hair follicles – which serve as the roots for hair growth -, its intense heat damages these follicles, stopping their hair production altogether.
After your laser therapy treatment, a laser technician may apply ice packs to soothe any irritated or sensitive areas, and distribute steroid cream in order to prevent reactions due to treatment. As part of your healing process, avoid sun exposure altogether while wearing broad spectrum SPF sunscreen daily.
As part of your treatment, you may experience mild discomfort or prickling sensation from laser pulses; many patients describe it as similar to feeling like rubber bands being snapped against your skin. Once targeted follicles have been identified by the laser, any discomfort should subside quickly.
To achieve optimal results, a series of treatments is necessary. Each session typically lasts 15 to 45 minutes and the number of visits depends on factors like your skin type, hair density and stage in its growth cycle. For optimal outcomes, nonsmokers with dark hair and light skin will produce the best results.
How Long Does It Take?
Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin (pigment) present in hair follicles, which absorbs light energy and converts it to heat, disabling them to grow hair in that location. Results are long-term and permanent; multiple sessions may be necessary before reaching desired results; these treatments involve lying or sitting still while an expert technician moves a laser device over targeted area(s), typically lasting 15-30 minutes per session.
Laser hair removal differs significantly from IPL treatments in that it uses only one laser beam with highly focused light for each treatment session, enabling us to target dark, coarse hair without harming nearby tissues and expect it to grow back much less than it did prior to commencing your initial session.
At our facility, we utilize the state-of-the-art Syneron Candela Gentlemax Pro laser for each of our laser hair removal treatments. Equipped with a cooling system to minimize discomfort during treatments, this device also features Alexandrite and Nd: YAG wavelengths which enable us to treat all hair colors and skin types effectively.
Before heading in for laser hair removal, it’s advisable to shave the area where you will be treated. Shaving removes the top layer of skin, making it easier for the laser beams to target each hair follicle directly. Furthermore, waxing, tweezing, or plucking should be avoided in the weeks leading up to treatment.
After your treatment session, you may experience temporary redness in the area being treated, which should subside within several days. Within three to five days post-session you should start seeing results of laser hair removal; your hairs should become much thinner and shorter compared to before, possibly even falling out altogether!
Most patients need four laser hair removal sessions to see noticeable and long-term results from laser hair removal; however, depending on individual hair growth cycles it may require up to ten treatments in total for permanent removal. A maintenance treatment once annually may also help ensure lasting results.
How Much Will It Cost?
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution for eliminating unwanted hair. It costs less than waxing or shaving and gives longer-term results; however, the procedure is considered cosmetic surgery and therefore usually not covered by insurance plans. If you want an idea of the cost associated with treatment it’s advisable to speak to a specialist beforehand.
Cost of laser hair removal depends on several factors, including which body area you wish to treat and the cost of surgeon fees. You should plan for at least four to six treatment sessions every four to six weeks in order to reach desired results; generally smaller areas like chin or eyebrows will cost less than larger regions like legs or bikini area.
Laser hair removal machines of today are designed to safely and effectively eliminate unwanted hair from all skin types. Utilizing multiple wavelengths of laser light, these devices target various colors in hair and skin simultaneously while protecting and minimising discomfort during treatment. At Gold Coast Dermatology Clinic, we use Syneron Candela Gentlemax Pro laser for our laser hair removal treatments; this cutting-edge system utilizes Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers to treat various combinations of hair color combinations and skin tones.
Laser hair removal is generally painless compared to other methods for getting rid of unwanted hair, like waxing or threading. You may feel pressure or prickling as the light passes over an area; however, any discomfort should be short-lived and tolerable.
Laser hair removal is an efficient and painless solution to combating excess hair growth in all skin types and colors, including those suffering from pigment issues or sensitive skin. Ideal for both men and women experiencing excess growth in either natural or shaved areas. A great alternative to painful waxing or shaving methods which may lead to cuts, scrapes and ingrown hairs, laser hair removal provides a less damaging way out.
Before undertaking laser hair removal as a cosmetic procedure, it is vital that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist. They will ensure that this particular option best suits your specific needs and needs to be assessed on an individual basis.
Is It Safe?
No matter if it’s permanent or just aesthetic, laser treatment can offer excellent long-term hair removal results that last. Lasers are safe and non-invasive treatments for use on either your face or body; using low-level light energy they target pigment in hair follicles to destroy them and inhibit future growth – with some results lasting forever depending on hair density levels.
Lasers are generally very safe treatments; their most frequent side effects include redness and swelling of hair follicles for several hours after each treatment session. After receiving laser therapy in your treated area, avoid shaving, waxing, plucking, or otherwise disturbing any existing hair in that area as this will interfere with its ability to penetrate skin layers and destroy follicles effectively. Furthermore, it’s wise not to expose treated areas of skin to sunlight or any heat sources after your procedure has concluded.
The best way to ensure laser hair removal is safe for you is to visit an established clinic that is certified by Queensland Radiation Health and has a licensed laser technician on staff. At-home laser devices do not fall under the same level of regulatory oversight, which could result in severe skin damage as well as temporary or permanent hair loss if used near eyes, moles or tattooed areas of your body.
Laser hair removal can be performed on any part of the body, though it is most frequently employed to reduce or eradicate unwanted hair on areas like the neck, back, chest, underarms, arms, legs and bikini line. While effective on any color of hair or skin tone, its best results come from those with medium to dark locks with lighter complexions; our diode laser for permanent hair reduction also can treat darker complexions as well as olive or tanned tones.
