Laser Hair Removal

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Trying to get rid of unwanted hair on the face or body is a common problem. Laser hair reduction

offers results that cannot be achieved with conventional shaving or waxing. The laser works by

targeting the hair in the follicle, below the skin’s surface. The lasers we use in our clinic are

FDA approved and safe and effective. The laser energy is transformed into heat which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. 

Facial areas, bikini area, upper and lower legs, arms, chest, and back may be treated leaving the skin smooth, stubble free, and without the irritation of ingrown hairs. In an hour or less, most body areas can be hair free. While some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, most patients report little or no discomfort. This is a no down time procedure.

Hair grows in cycles. A minimum of six to eight treatments will be necessary as the process is most effective on hair during the early growth cycle. After each session you will see substantial visible hair reduction. Each laser hair removal treatment will result in hair growth reduction. Additionally, hair will grow progressively slower, lighter, and finer with each treatment. It takes more than one treatment to affect all the follicles growing in an area.

During the initial visit the laser light disables those follicles in the “active” phase of the growth cycle. Follicles in the “dormant” phase will not be affected. Since follicles cycle through “active” and “dormant” phases, additional sessions may be desired once the “dormant” follicles become “active.” For this reason we recommend a series of treatments. Most people achieve satisfactory results after 6-8 treatments, but individual results may vary depending on hair color, thickness and skin color. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.

Since no procedure can guarantee permanent hair removal, most patients can expect a 65% to 85% reduction in hair growth.

Remember, the laser is FDA approved for permanent hair reduction, not removal. The extent of long term hair reduction will vary among clients because of the nature of hair and the many factors that influence the growth of hair. After the initial full course of treatments there should be little hair regrowth. This re-growth will require future laser hair removal treatments to sustain hair reduction.

Sessions are usually about 4 to 6 weeks apart. This timing helps capture more hairs in different growth phases. 

After your laser treatment your hairs do not fall out immediately. They will shed over a period of days to weeks. This may look like continued hair growth.   

Results vary significantly and are difficult to predict. Most people experience hair removal that lasts several months, and some may last for years but laser hair removal doesn't guarantee permanent hair removal. When hair regrows, it's usually significantly finer and lighter in color.

You might need maintenance laser treatments for long-term hair reduction.

Commonly treated areas are:

• Legs
• Armpits
• Arms
• Bikini
• Back
• Chest
• Chin
• Lip
• Neck

Risks:

Some mild discomfort can occur with this procedure but is usually short lived.

Some risks include:

• Light redness and slightly sore to the touch immediately after procedure
• Sensation of mild sun burn with some redness & peeling that may last a few days
• Blistering 
• Bruising 
• Hyperpigmentation (areas of skin that are darker than the surrounding skin)
• Hypopigmentation (areas of skin that are lighter than the surrounding skin)
• Infections
• Scarring