Have you ever wanted to be free from the hassles of shaving, plucking and waxing? Laser hair removal
is a safe, fast and easy way to achieve smooth, hair free skin on any area of the body. Imagine, never having to
deal with cuts, razor burn, ingrown hairs or stubble again!
How does the process work?
Through a process called Selective Photothermolysis laser light is passed
through the skin and is absorbed by pigment in the hair follicle. The heat generated by the laser light both injures the follicle
and inhibits future growth, while leaving the skin unharmed.
What may I be asked before
treatment?
A treatment specialist will run through
your medical history to see if you have had any issues that may impact the procedures safety. For example: have you had keloid
scarring, used Accutane in the last 6 months, etc.) In addition the specialist will request that you not wax, pluck, or tweeze
for four weeks preceding the treatments as doing so may reduce the effectiveness of the treatments. Note: shaving should not
affect results.
What can I expect during treatment?
You
may experience a stinging sensation as the laser pulse is delivered. To reduce discomfort, the cooling system automatically
removes heat from the surface of your skin before, during and after the laser exposure. You should not need general anesthesia
or pain medication, but a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas. The process can take from just a few
minutes for an upper lip to several hours for a full back and legs.
How many treatments will the patient need for hair
removal?
Hair growth involves several cycles and, thus, some hairs may be affected
during a single treatment and some may not. We have seen that after several treatments most terminal (mature) hairs are replaced
with finer hairs of lighter color. Some hairs are completely eliminated. Although complete hair removal may not be achieved,
the hairs become less visible and, thus, less bothersome. The number of treatments needed to obtain optimal results varies
with hair density, color and growth cycle as well as skin type, though it is common to have 3-4, and possibly as many as 8,
treatments; one every 4-8 weeks. Results will improve with each subsequent treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
The treated area is cleansed and you are free to return to your normal routine. Some patients may experience a
slight reddening around hair follicles, though this will typically disappear within a few minutes. It is always recommended
that you avoid sun exposure or use sunscreen following treatment.
Several days after treatment injured hair follicles will begin to fall out, a process that can be sped up by lightly
rubbing the skin with a towel. It may seem that some hair continues to grow for several weeks after the procedure, but many
of these will also fall out. What hair that is not eliminated will likely be replaced by thinner, lighter, significantly less
noticeable hair.
How "permanent" is "permanent" following the course of epilation treatment?
Since the procedure is very new and people go through so many stages in their lives it is impossible to completely
determine at this time. However, we have seen more than 2 years with no hair re-growth following several treatments.
What is the cost of treatment?
Laser hair removal can cost anywhere from $100 per
treatment for the upper lip to $750 per treatment for a man's back. Bikini line hair removal costs $250 per treatment.
Prices vary depending upon the size of the area so please call us for an individual consultation to get an exact price and
estimate of the number of treatments needed.
