The Skin Elite offers an extensive array of services designed to pamper and beautify the skin. Their treatments include microneedling, miraDry to reduce excess underarm sweating, laser hair removal which permanently destroys unwanted hair without harming surrounding tissues, advanced injectable treatments as well as laser hair removal treatments from expert aestheticians.
How It Works
Laser hair removal uses powerful beams of light to effectively and permanently eliminate unwanted body hair. The laser targets melanin pigment in hair follicles, and converts it to heat that damages them, effectively stopping future hair growth. Laser treatment works for virtually every area of the body and is generally safe – most patients can maintain an ongoing treatment schedule every few weeks for maximum effect.
Laser treatments may also offer permanent results over time with multiple sessions of epilation, an anti-hair growth technique applied to large body areas like legs, arms, back and chest. The goal is to destroy all hair follicles in that area so no further hair regrowth occurs there.
Before beginning treatment, the skin must be clean and free from oil or products that could clog up its pores. Furthermore, sun exposure should be limited prior to and post procedure in order to minimize any possible melanin exposure that might make removal more challenging. It is wise to select an experienced practitioner with knowledge in laser hair removal for optimal results.
Applying ice to the treated area and using broad spectrum sunscreen every day will reduce discomfort while helping keep UV damage at bay and ensure effective treatment results.
Laser treatment is not only useful in providing permanent hair reduction but can also be an excellent method for cellulite reduction. The technique uses electromagnetic pulses to heat tissue, stimulating tightening and smoothening of the surface skin layers – similar to how Ultherapy nonsurgical facelift utilizes it for lifting sagging skin. If you want more information about how lasers can improve your skin care regime in San Antonio contact a cosmetic dermatologist near you today.
What to Expect
Laser hair removal offers an effective alternative to waxing or shaving by targeting multiple hair follicles at once and quickly clearing large areas in just minutes. Furthermore, laser treatment provides long-term solutions for unwanted hair; prior to this revolutionary technology achieving more groomed appearance required daily shaving, painful waxing or chemical depilatory creams which were harsh on skin and often produced unwanted side effects.
Laser hair reduction can permanently eliminate unwanted hair. The procedure uses a concentrated beam of light to target pigment in both skin and hair follicles to target them for removal; when they absorb laser light they convert it to heat that damages follicles and delays future growth.
Although some may experience immediate results after just one treatment session, for others multiple sessions are often necessary to see optimal results. This is due to hair’s unique growth cycle where only 20% of its follicles are actively growing at any one time.
Laser hair removal is the only effective solution to permanently reduce unwanted hair. Unfortunately, however, its effectiveness may be diminished for people with lighter skin tones and blonde or light colored hair due to melanin not easily being converted to heat that can damage follicles.
Laser technology advances have enabled permanent hair reduction treatments to be successfully administered on dark skin tones, though due to tone variations between hair and skin it is essential that an initial consultation take place with a licensed esthetician.
For optimal results, it is advised that prior to starting any treatment session you refrain from plucking or waxing for four weeks, tanning, using any products with pore-clogging ingredients such as deodorants and moisturizers, tanning beds and tanning beds as well as any products with antimicrobial ingredients and use. Furthermore, prior to attending your appointment shave with a fresh blade over the area that will be treated.
After laser hair removal, it is essential that you moisturize the skin and apply aloe vera as needed on any areas that were affected. Furthermore, you should wear broad spectrum sunscreen daily to protect yourself.
Preparation
Laser hair removal employs light pulses to destroy the growth site of any unwanted hairs, offering an effective, safe and painless way of permanently eliminating them from an area. Lasers emit pulses of light that destroy the roots that grow outward from where they grow – effectively eliminating shaving, waxing and tweezing and permanently decreasing hair count in an area.
Laser treatments use color contrast between skin tone and hair to effectively target and destroy hair follicles responsible for unwanted hair. Laser light strikes melanin pigment in hair follicles and converts into heat which damages and destroys them permanently, thus preventing future growth of unwanted hair growth.
Your skin may become red or feel sunburnt following treatment. To alleviate this discomfort, we advise avoiding rubbing or scrubbing the treated area as well as long periods of direct sunlight after treatment – it’s advisable to use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30+ protection to safeguard yourself.
Before beginning Laser Hair Reduction treatments, it is recommended to refrain from waxing, shaving or plucking for four weeks prior to commencing any of them in order to ensure optimal results. Tweezing or plucking of any area hairs should also be avoided in order to maximize effectiveness of treatment.
If you have dark hair and fair skin, laser hair reduction may not be your ideal option. Since darker melanin absorbs more laser light than lighter locks, distinguishing between hair and skin may become challenging – potentially leading to burns or blisters from laser treatment. Luckily, electrolysis provides an effective means of treating both.
No matter what your aesthetic skin rejuvenation goals, our team can assist. Our experts specialize in laser and aesthetic skin rejuvenation treatments such as laser resurfacing, treatment of wrinkles and fine lines with laser, scar revision and much more! Reach out today and schedule your personal consultation with one of our esteticians – let us show what our expert estheticians can do for you!
Results
Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to unwanted hair growth. Laser light absorbs melanin found in your locks, which converts into heat that destroys its source follicle and prevents further growth of new strands in future. This process can be carried out anywhere on your body for silky-smooth results that leave no trace of unwanted stubble behind.
Sciton offers its Forever Bare BBL laser hair removal technique, for silky-smooth skin that will eliminate the need to shave, wax or tweeze indefinitely! HydraFacial treatment is safe and effective across all skin types and tones – giving you silky-smooth skin every time! You’ll appreciate their revolutionary Forever Bare BBL technique that uses laser light technology for permanent hair reduction without shaving, waxing or tweezing ever again! Boosters may further increase effectiveness – be they help treat acne scarring as well. HydraFacial offers safe and effective results regardless of skin type or tone – HydraFacial is safe and effective across all skin types & tones!
