Laser hair removal is a noninvasive procedure that uses pulses of light energy to safely and noninvasively eliminate unwanted or excess hair. The handheld device used is painless and does not involve cuts.
Before beginning laser treatment, it is recommended to shave the area as this helps the laser energy target your hair follicles more accurately. You may experience redness or swelling immediately post session; this should go away within 24 hours and should eventually dissipate completely within 72 hours.
1. SmoothSkin Pure Fit
SmoothSkin Pure Fit uses IPL (intense pulsed light) technology to annihilate hair follicles and prevent new growth – it is one of the most powerful at-home devices for producing permanent results.
Sensors on the device detect your skin tone and adjust its flash intensity accordingly, making sure that those with darker complexions avoid burns that could prove deadly.
This device comes equipped with a precision head that makes treating tight spaces like the mouth area, fingers and toes easier, as well as power and gentle modes that let you customize how strong or gentle the device should be.
Some may experience redness, itching and slight burning after using the SmoothSkin device; these should be temporary reactions that should resolve within hours. For optimal long-term results it’s important to follow manufacturer guidelines and schedule regular follow up sessions; they can help ensure long-lasting effects are seen.
2. Tria Hair Removal Laser
The Tria Hair Removal Laser is an FDA-cleared at-home device that utilizes laser technology (rather than IPL, which is an important distinction). The diode laser in its 4X model targets melanin in your hair to stop its further growth resulting in gradual and permanent hair reduction compared to shaving or waxing alone.
SensoAdapt automatically analyzes your skin tone and optimizes power settings accordingly for maximum effectiveness, while five energy level settings offer you complete customization of your experience.
Tria’s laser hair removal devices may not be completely pain-free, but you can use numbing gel to alleviate discomfort. Be sure to carefully adhere to device instructions – most users will experience visible and significant reduction in hair regrowth after 8 treatments (though individual results will differ), though as with all laser devices this depends entirely on you and is different for everyone.
3. Cynosure Elite
Cynosure Elite laser treatment is a technologically advanced solution designed to address a range of skin and hair concerns. Offering permanent hair reduction as well as effective solutions for facial veins and pigmented lesions.
The Elite laser uses two clinically proven wavelengths to permanently remove unwanted hair and treat vascular lesions. The all-purpose Alexandrite wavelength works on most skin tones while its companion Nd:YAG wavelength can treat darker and tanned areas without harm. Furthermore, larger spot sizes mean more areas can be treated in one session and potentially fewer sessions may be needed to achieve optimal results.
Not like waxing or shaving which only address surface hair issues, laser treatment gets to the source. Laser energy absorbs pigment to heat it up and damage follicles so they cannot grow back – relatively painlessly for most treatments but some may compare the sensation to being snap-clawed by a rubber band (usually near bones). Furthermore, for added comfort Elite models have an innovative Smart Cool system which blows cold air on areas being treated.
4. Soprano XL
The Soprano XL laser hair reduction device is a painless permanent hair reduction laser that uses cutting-edge technology to quickly and safely rid yourself of unwanted body hair. It provides an efficient alternative to other methods like shaving, waxing and epilation that are time consuming, messy and only temporarily effective.
Soprano employs the 810nm Alexandrite laser wavelength for safe and permanent hair reduction with virtually no downtime, with proven effectiveness on melanin absorption and deep penetration into the dermis, where hair follicles reside, without injury to the skin. Soprano’s In-Motion technology provides revolutionary, virtually painless treatment that works on all skin types including tanned skin for fast results.
To prevent skin surface damage, the area to be treated must first be shaved before cooling gel is applied and the Soprano XL handpiece swept across it with an sweeping motion similar to other laser hair removal systems – to eliminate missed spots which often arise with other laser hair removal systems.
5. Cynosure IPL
Shaving, plucking and tweezing are only temporary solutions to unwanted hair growth. Cynosure IPL laser hair removal offers an effective and permanent way of eliminating facial and body hair with its laser beams.
Palomar Icon Aesthetic System with Max G and/or Max Y handpiece is an effective solution for eliminating unwanted pigment on the face, neck, chest, arms and hands. Age spots, freckles and sun damage can be quickly reduced through effective lightening treatments while unwanted blood vessels and redness can also be addressed to create more even toned and youthful-looking skin.
Laser energy penetrates skin layers uniformly, heating structures responsible for hair growth. This damages hair follicles and effectively inhibits future hair growth – it’s virtually painless, with remarkable results achieved after just a few treatment sessions. Furthermore, it may also be used to diminish stretch marks caused by puberty, pregnancy or weight fluctuations; its power penetrates skin layers to break down scar tissue so it eventually dissipates through natural healing mechanisms in your body.
6. Cynosure Smartlipo
Laser hair removal utilizes powerful light beams to safely reduce the number of live follicles in your body and permanently diminish their number. The procedure is quick, painless, and the results will completely eliminate the need for shaving or waxing in the future.
Smartlipo Triplex workstation features three laser wavelengths that liquefy fat cells and tighten skin, helping you save time at the doctor’s office while speeding recovery times.
Tissue coagulation technology from this device helps skin and soft tissues retract for a more natural and toned appearance. You’ll see results within one week with minimal redness or swelling.
This laser treatment is ideal for patients with specific areas of excess fat. Additionally, those without bleeding or clotting disorders will benefit the most. Before going in for your session it’s essential not to shave or use other methods of hair removal, as the laser requires intact follicle roots in order to be effective.
7. Cynosure Xeo
Laser hair removal offers a permanent solution for unwanted hair, saving both time and expense from temporary solutions such as shaving, plucking, waxing or threading. Safe for all skin types including darker complexions, laser hair removal can effectively eliminate hair growth anywhere on your body with no discomfort or downtime.
The xeo device uses both Alexandrite and Nd:YAG laser systems, making it the optimal choice for those with dark skin. Nd:YAG has longer wavelength than Alexandrite laser systems, making them more effective against darker pigmentation.
Laser energy absorbed by melanin in your hair follicles heats them up, inactivating and inhibiting their ability to grow new hair follicles. This treatment can be performed on any area of the face or body and typically requires multiple sessions before ideal results can be seen; temporary solutions like shaving or tweezing may be used between treatments for quick results.
8. Cynosure VelaShape
With the Cynosure VelaShape, you can provide your clients with an effective cellulite reduction treatment. This FDA-approved system utilizes vacuum massage and laser energy to break up fat cells and improve skin texture. Furthermore, the VelaShape can also help minimize spider veins caused by unhealthy valves within feeder veins – though not posing a health risk, they may still be unsightly.
Laser hair removal treatments offer permanent solutions for unwanted facial and body hair. It works by targeting each hair follicle with light energy to destroy them at their source – perfect for almost all areas with unwanted hair that haven’t responded well to shaving, tweezing and waxing as temporary solutions.
The Cynosure Icon 2940 laser system is an ablative and non-ablative laser solution that can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles as well as moderate sun damage, providing an ideal way to enhance one’s appearance without resorting to costly plastic surgery or facelift procedures. Furthermore, this laser can help minimize stretch marks, cellulite and other imperfections to provide noticeable enhancements without resorting to surgery or injections.
9. Cynosure Vogue
Lasering hair follicles with light beams might seem like a luxury, but it could be life-changing if you’re fed up with shaving, waxing and plucking for hair removal. Results typically require 6-8 sessions over 4-8 weeks to achieve optimal results depending on the individual’s hair type, skin tone and growth patterns – and results could take anywhere from two weeks up to eight years after starting treatments.
Flash Lab uses an FDA-approved Candela GentleMax Pro machine, which numbs the area prior to treatment with cryogen for added comfort. Their affordable laser treatments include packages such as Money Maker for facial laser resurfacing; Pillow Talk (ear lobes); Brazilian (buttocks); and When Hairy Met Sally (face).
Though laser technology can be effective, it’s not a panacea. Someone with very light hair and dark skin might not be suitable for laser treatment as the laser’s wavelength targets pigment, potentially leading to discoloration of their skin tone. To reduce any chance of discoloration during treatment, avoid sun exposure, self-tanners and antibiotics for five days prior to your appointment.
