Laser hair removal services available at our medical facilities in Northern California offer a safe and effective method to get rid of unwanted hair. This semi-permanent method uses soft beams of light that penetrate deep beneath the skin’s surface to target hair follicles that produce hair growth and prevent them from producing further.
At your initial consultation, we will evaluate the areas in need of treatment before assessing whether you qualify for any procedures.
Licensing Requirements
State requirements may differ slightly, but in general most require either a high school diploma or GED certificate and some type of training program that includes laser hair removal as part of its curriculum or an specialized laser hair removal certification program.
Some states also mandate that cosmetic laser services providers obtain a license in order to operate legally, although this typically only applies in medical spa settings. You can acquire such a license either by passing an exam after graduating from a qualified program or earning certification through an independent certification school; furthermore, FDA policies provide clear guidance when it comes to laser treatments so many esthetician programs also include FDA policy courses as part of their training curriculum.
Attaining your license typically involves passing both theory and practical exams. Many schools offer preparation courses and practice exams so you have a higher chance of passing when it comes time to sit for national electrology examinations administered by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC).
Laser hair removal is considered an aesthetic treatment, so most states only require you to obtain an esthetician license; some states may permit working under supervision by a licensed physician instead. You can learn more about regulations by visiting state cosmetology boards’ websites or reaching out to esthetician schools or physician’s offices locally.
Before your initial treatment, it is important to refrain from shaving or waxing the area that will be treated and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least 30 SPF as well as avoid tanning beds and blood-thinners like aspirin. Finally, tell your laser technician if you take blood-thinning medication.
Your laser technician will apply topical anesthetic before beginning treatment on any area that will be targeted. Some individuals report the procedure is painless while others describe a slight pinching sensation during the procedure. You may return to normal activities immediately following your session but should avoid placing pressure on it until fully recovered.
Safety
Laser hair removal is an effective and non-painful solution suitable for all skin types. A light beam absorbed by melanin in hair follicles destroys them to stop future growth; each unwanted hair takes only fractions of a second to be eliminated from its root; treatments are fast and can be completed anywhere on the body; in sensitive areas anesthetic may be applied prior to beginning sessions in order to minimize discomfort.
Since 1997, laser hair removal technology has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as permanent hair reduction treatment. Furthermore, this treatment is safe for any age or gender; women often utilize it on their faces, bikinis area and upper lips while men can employ this technology on chests and arms for maximum effectiveness. A few sessions should suffice in achieving desired results.
Most people find the pain associated with laser hair removal manageable; however, your experience will depend on your individual pain tolerance. Sensitive areas such as your face and bikini line may experience more intense discomfort compared to legs and back; however a technician can adjust your machine so it becomes less intense.
Before receiving laser treatments, the area to be treated will be meticulously cleansed. A topical anesthetic may also be applied for added comfort; many patients don’t need it though. Finally, tinted goggles will be worn to shield eyes from laser light exposure.
Prior to your treatment appointment, you should avoid waxing, shaving and using depilatory creams in the area being treated for approximately one month. This will enable the laser light to reach deep hair roots more effectively. Over the days and weeks following your session, you should notice your hairs falling out while growing back lighter and thinner than before.
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Side Effects
Laser hair removal rarely causes serious side effects. Some patients might experience temporary reddening or skin irritation after treatment, though these effects usually subside within 24 hours. Some individuals might also notice finer and lighter growth after receiving laser therapy than was originally present.
This procedure works by disabling melanin pigment in hair follicles and skin to inhibit new hair from growing. This treatment can reduce unwanted hair from almost any part of the body including legs, arms, back bikini line and chin; additionally it is often effective at eliminating ingrown hairs which is an ongoing struggle for many people.
Laser treatment may be performed at a doctor’s office or clinic, with patients wearing goggles to protect their eyes from laser beams. Before beginning treatment, a doctor or assistant may shave the area prior to laser therapy application; additionally, topical anesthetic may help decrease discomfort. A practitioner will then use their laser device to deliver light beams onto skin surface; each treatment could last five to ten minutes.
At times, multiple treatments may be required in order to achieve significant results from laser hair removal. This is because hair follicles move between anagen and telogen phases before being destroyed by laser light; hence the number of sessions will depend on an individual’s hair color, thickness, texture, hormone levels driving hair growth as well as length/thickness/texture needs and their hormone-driven cycle of unwanted hair growth. As laser hair removal aims at eliminating all hair follicles within its targeted area; most patients need four or six treatments spaced 4/6 weeks apart to see effective results.
Before undergoing laser hair removal, it’s essential that you discuss its risks with your physician. He or she may advise against it if you are susceptible to scarring, have had herpes outbreaks in the past or are currently taking Isotretinoin (Accutane). Furthermore, you should avoid excessive sun exposure prior and after treatment as this could lead to lightening of skin tone.
Treatment Areas
Are You Sick of Shaving, Tweezing and Waxing Unwanted Hair in Murrieta, Temecula, Fallbrook Solana Beach Oceanside or Oceanside? Laser hair removal could be your perfect solution! Utilizing precise laser technology that targets individual hair follicles without harming surrounding tissue; the procedure is effective on virtually all body parts such as legs arms back chest bikini line etc – many patients report that four to six treatments is enough to permanently reduce unwanted hair!
At your consultation appointment, a specialist will assess if laser hair removal is right for you and any factors that might impede results. They’ll also help plan treatment sessions which could last from minutes to several hours; to keep any discomfort minimal during those appointments.
At the actual laser hair removal treatment, a specialist will gently move a laser over the area being treated, making a slight popping sound similar to when rubber bands snap against skin. The entire process may last from several minutes up to several hours depending on its size; protective eyewear must also be worn during treatment to safeguard eyes from its heat source.
After treatment, your skin may feel delicate or sensitive for several hours afterward; this should go away soon enough and allow you to return to your daily activities, though sunlight should be avoided for at least three weeks afterward and no skincare products or perfumes should be applied directly onto it.
For optimal results, multiple treatments spread out over several weeks are necessary for maximum effect. Only about 20 percent of your hairs are actively growing at any one time; thus multiple sessions will likely be required before reaching desired outcomes. You should refrain from shaving, plucking or waxing treated areas during this period for best results.
