The laser is effective at removing unwanted hair from the face, neck, underarms, bikini area, chest, breasts, back, legs and other areas. Optimum removal of all or most hair in a given region requires an average of 3 to 5 sessions which are separated by 4 to 6 week intervals.
How does laser hair removal work?
The laser beam passes through the skin and is absorbed in the hair follicle underneath the skin’s surface. The laser energy is absorbed by and therefore destroys the hair follicle. This unique process affects the hair follicles, disabling the hair’s capacity to grow.
How long will the laser hair removal procedure take?
Each laser pulse treats about a half-inch area, which can contain up to 10 or more hair follicles. The amount of time needed depends on the size of area treated. Treatments on the back or legs can take up to one hour, while treatments of the underarms and bikini generally take 20 minutes.
Are there any side effects?
The treated area may become slightly pink or red afterwards. This will go away within a few minutes to a few hours and in some cases a few days.
Is the laser treatment painful?
There is generally mild discomfort, however it is well tolerated. Some patients describe the treatment as a sensation like the snap of a rubber band – a lot less painful than plucking or waxing.
Are the results of laser hair removal permanent?
Everyone will need at least 4 to 7 treatments for effective permanent hair reduction.
Plus, remaining hair returns lighter and softer. Results vary depending on skin and hair type.
Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
If you are concerned about unwanted hair, you are probably a good candidate for laser hair removal. The only limitation to this procedure is hair color. Because the laser is attracted to the pigment in the hair follicle, it is not effective on fine blond, white, or gray hairs.
What areas can be done?
Almost any area of the body can be treated, except below the eyebrow. We can treat between and above, but not below the brows, as it is too close to the eye to use the laser.
Are laser treatments safe?
Yes, with proper training and supervision, laser treatments are safe. Lasers generate non-ionizing energy that does not result in the mutation of cells. Medical laser applications have been continuously expanding since the mid 1960's, due primarily to inherent safety and ability to selectively target specified tissue without harming surrounding structures.