Laser Treatment
Laser Hair Removal
A long-term hair reduction treatment using concentrated laser energy to damage hair follicles.
What it treats:
Pay at your appointment
What to Expect
Invasiveness
Minimally invasive
(laser)
Down Time
Mild redness possible
resolves in hours
Key Benefits
Long-term hair reduction, smooth skin, convenient
Ideal Candidates
Patients seeking to reduce or eliminate unwanted hair
How it works
How it works
Laser hair removal targets pigment within hair follicles using concentrated light. The absorbed energy converts to heat, damaging the follicle and reducing its ability to regrow hair. Multiple sessions are required to catch hairs at different growth stages, but results are long-lasting, with significant reduction in treated areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect during treatment?
After the skin is cleansed and eye protection is applied, a small hand-piece will be used to deliver each laser light pulse. A treatment can take a few minutes to an hour depending on the treatment area and condition being treated.
Does it hurt?
Nope, it's quick and most friends say it feels like a quick rubberband snap, nothing they can't handle for great skin!
What can I expect after treatment?
Immediately after treatment, there will be redness and swelling and the area will feel sunburned. A cool compress or aloe vera gel may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours, but sometimes can last for two to three days.
How many treatments will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and condition of your skin. It's not fun to say this, but some friends need 1 treatment, others need 4-5, it really depends on the person!
How do I prepare for a treatment?
Avoid the sun if possible before and after treatment. Patients who are actively tan or sunburned will need to re-schedule their treatment session. Additionally you cannot be treated if you have a spray or artificial tan. Hair removal patients should avoid plucking, electrolysis or waxing for six weeks prior to treatment. If you have a history of herpes simplex virus (cold sores), prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Skin should be clean-shaven and thoroughly cleansed, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self-tanning products before laser treatment.
Will my appointment be chaperoned?
During treatments performed by the opposite sex in sensitive areas, we may station a chaperone in the room to ensure your comfort and or the comfort of our providers.
What precautions should I take after treatment?
Sun exposure after treatment can increase risk of hyperpigmentation, so we recommend sun avoidance and use of broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen SPF 30 or higher. In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Written post treatment guidelines will be provided after your treatment.
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