Laser hair removal uses light energy to target and disable individual follicles that produce hair growth, thus stopping new strands from sprouting up and growing back out. It is more effective than shaving, waxing or plucking!
Built-in skin cooling chills the treatment area prior to and during laser energy emission, helping to alleviate discomfort and lower risks associated with side effects.
Comfort
Laser hair removal provides long-term relief, unlike painful and inconvenient methods like waxing, shaving and plucking. A trained technician uses a handheld device to emit pulses of laser energy that are absorbed by pigment in unwanted hair to heat damage its follicle and thus stop future hair growth. At the same time, cold air is blown over your skin to reduce discomfort during treatment compared to older standard laser systems.
Our advanced laser system, the Alma Soprano ICE Platinum, features built-in cooling components to keep your skin cool and comfortable throughout laser hair removal treatments. Patients have reported that treatments were almost pain free – prior to starting any laser hair removal treatments we will conduct a spot test to make sure that it’s safe for their skin type.
Spot tests expose a small, 1-2 inch area of your skin to laser light for us to assess how it responds. This test is particularly important if you have darker skin since older standard lasers often cause burning or damage when exposed directly.
Spot tests provide us with all of the information we need to custom tailor your laser treatments, for optimal results and comfort levels. If, for instance, your skin has become sensitive to laser light treatment, we may switch out for one that is less harsh on it.
Laser hair removal typically requires five to eight sessions in order to produce desired results, as hair growth cycles and only works on active follicles. If you would like more information about laser hair removal, arrange a consultation at VIP Health and Laser Clinic in Beverly Hills, California where our experienced team will gladly address any inquiries you have about this procedure and answer any questions that arise during our meeting. We look forward to meeting you!
Convenience
Laser hair removal offers a safe and effective solution for individuals tired of shaving, waxing or ineffective at-home treatments for unwanted hair removal. Not only can it remove it permanently but can even help alleviate symptoms related to conditions like folliculitis, hirsutism and hidradenitis suppurativa.
Lasers work by targeting and damaging dark pigment (chromophores) found within hair follicles to give it color. While this technique can be effective, it can also be painful. Because of advanced technology advances, however, this procedure has become significantly less painful over time for average patients.
At-home laser hair removal can be quite painful. To minimize its discomfort, the best approach is to numb the area before beginning treatment with topical creams or cold air devices – these latter devices often come equipped with built-in cooling systems called contact cooling which allow their handpiece to directly blast cold air at the site of laser energy delivery.
Allowing the skin to relax before the heat from the laser is absorbed greatly reduces discomfort during treatment and helps avoid damage to surrounding tissue as well as side effects like pigmentation changes, blistering and bruising.
Patients can expect a smooth, hair-free complexion within just a few sessions of this treatment. Although some areas of skin may initially appear red and swollen following treatment, this should resolve within several hours post procedure. It’s wise to avoid any activities which could increase perspiration in this treated area until this has taken place.
People typically put off laser hair removal because of pain concerns. While everyone’s pain tolerance levels differ, modern laser systems such as those found at Pine Belt Dermatology offer almost pain-free solutions such as the MeDioStar laser with its Peltier elements coated in aluminum and sapphire cooling on its XL hand piece providing different levels of cooling throughout treatment sessions.
Safety
Laser hair removal is one of the safest and most effective ways to eliminate unwanted body hair, however as with all aesthetic treatments there are potential risks that should be considered such as pain, skin damage, adverse reactions and the development of new hair growth.
Considerations must also be given to other factors when contemplating laser therapy, including hair colour and skin type. Prior to commencing a session with your laser technician, be sure to discuss all these concerns thoroughly.
Maintaining a comprehensive laser safety program that covers all aspects of laser hair removal facilities is recommended, from delegating authority and responsibility, classification/hazard evaluation process and training requirements, equipment maintenance needs as well as designating controlled areas with appropriate barriers/windows and record keeping requirements.
Utilising a laser equipped with built-in contact cooling not only reduces skin reaction and other adverse side effects, but it can also save space. As many aesthetic practitioners must cram multiple pieces of equipment into small treatment rooms, having one laser that features integrated skin cooling helps free up more room while eliminating additional cooling units and supplies which could quickly add up in cost over time.
Cold air also serves another benefit of integrating laser technology; it lowers power of the laser and therefore minimizes risks to eye injury, leading to more comfortable hair removal treatments for clients. All clients are required to wear laser protection glasses during the procedure – typically class 3B laser wavelength and optical density number recommendation from manufacturer (normally 5 or higher).
An effective laser safety program should consist of regular inspections by a qualified laser designated supervisory official (LSO) of the treatment controlled area in which laser treatment will take place, to ensure compliance with all appropriate safety procedures and instructions regarding both laser device usage and skin protection. It should also include records of client visits, type of laser treatments offered and medical history details for each of them.
Results
Laser hair removal uses light energy that is absorbed by the pigment in your hair, heating it and damaging its follicle to stop future hair growth. Lasers work best on those with dark hair and light skin to allow easier targeting of damaged follicles while sparing surrounding tissue from damage; however, laser hair removal may still work for people with white, blonde, or red locks though less pigmented hues may not respond as effectively.
Before your session begins, we require that you shave the area to be treated. It is vital that the laser target follicles effectively; doing so also reduces discomfort during your treatment session.
As our laser machine’s cooling feature helps mitigate discomfort, you will hear a slight snapping sound similar to rubber band snapping against your skin during treatment. However, its duration varies depending on your skin type and treatment area; typically lasting anywhere from several minutes up to an hour for hair removal treatments.
Once your treatment is over, expect the area to appear slightly swollen or red as this indicates your hair follicles have been damaged by laser. To minimize symptoms, try applying cold compress or moisturizer directly onto the area as soon as possible; additionally avoid direct sunlight exposure for several days afterwards.
Most individuals require 6-8 treatments over 4-8 weeks, spaced out evenly so that we can capture all the hairs in their anagen phase of growth.
Once your treatment is completed, you should experience reduced and eventually eliminated hair growth, with any that does emerge becoming finer and lighter in tone than before. This can make a remarkable difference for those who have been shaving regularly but now find themselves with thick coarse locks that require multiple passes before being completely eradicated with razors alone.
