Laser Hair Removal
Kiss that unwanted hair goodbye! We came up with 5 Reasons to Get Laser Hair Removal
- Improved Self-Confidence — Laser hair removal can
help you feel and look your very best, no longer questioning how you look when you
show off a bit of skin.
- Look Great — Hair removal by laser can help you be
free to enjoy smooth and sexy skin all the time. No more uncomfortable in between
and grow-in stages.
- Save Money — Laser for permanent hair removal may
seem expensive, but over time you will really be saving the dollars. In the long
run, laser hair removal costs less than continued waxing, electrolysis and other
hair removal methods.
- Save Time — Free up your time with professional laser
hair removal. Eliminate the daily or monthly hair removal routine about missing
your lunch hour to wax, or get electrolysis again. Wake up each morning and just
go!
- Eliminate Ingrown Hairs — Ingrown hairs can cause
discomfort, infections and self-consciousness.
Call us for a free consultation today!
How does laser hair removal work?
The laser energy is pulsed across the skin surface in a carefully controlled manner
searching for a mass of hair follicles (not just one like electrolysis or tweezing)
deep beneath the skin disabling or destroying the root. The laser beam targets only
the hair follicles and not the surrounding skin. Unlike many systems, our LightPod
Neo laser machine has a build in cooling system that allows us to work without cooling
gels or numbing creams. The laser destroys hairs in its active growth phase and
up to 85% of our hair is in that phase at any given time.
We use the new, advanced Aerolase aesthetic lasers. This FDA approved technology
is unique in providing safe, gentle aesthetic skin treatments for
all skin types.
The treatment is usually done in about 10 minutes, and no recovery time is needed.
Within days, you may see an improvement that can last up to 4 months. Results may
vary.
For laser hair removal there are really three types of lasers that we use today,
the Alexandrite laser, the Diode laser and the Nd:YAG laser. In the early days of
laser hair removal the ruby laser was one of the first lasers that was ever produced,
that had the shortest wavelength of all, at 694nm. The Alexandrite laser emits light
at 755nm, the diode laser emits light at 810nm, and the Nd:YAG has the longest wavelength
at 1064nm. Having someone with different lasers who is highly experienced is a must
if you have darker skin.
Does the hair grow back?
A Series of Treatments Needed
Laser hair removal is accomplished in a series of sessions generally done monthly.
In every 80-90% of the candidates showed that it takes approximately 4 to 7 sessions
to achieve over 80% permanent hair reduction.
In between these monthly sessions some of the hair will re-grow as hairs cycle.
Hairs that may have been dormant during your previous laser hair removal session
may now be in the growth phase. This is where the need for multiple treatment sessions
arises. Multiple sessions ensures that all the hairs are subjected to the treatment.
The patient may shave between sessions, but not wax or bleach the hairs.
Many patients find that maintenance sessions done once or twice a year are ideal
for keeping hair at bay after completing the initial treatment protocol. In rare
cases hair loss may only be temporary and complete re-growth may occur.
Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
The discomfort associated with laser hair removal varies considerably between individuals,
and is a function of the patient’s skin type, the laser being used, the thickness
and density of the hair, the area of the body where the hair is being treated, and
one's ability to tolerate or feel pain. In addition, patients with very thick, dark
hair may experience more discomfort than those with thin hair. This is because the
thicker, darker hair will absorb more of the laser light during any given treatment.
Generally, the hair becomes thinner and less dense after each subsequent treatment.
Therefore, the most discomfort is usually experienced during the first treatment.
Is Laser Hair Removal suitable for everyone?
Treating a person with dark skin is one of the most challenging tasks. If we’re
treating patients with very dark skin what we often do is use lasers with the longest
wavelength of light. We do this because melanin is designed to absorb short wavelengths
of light such as UV Light, and the ability of melanin to absorb light decreases
as you go to longer and longer wavelengths, thereby decreasing risk to darker skin.
Melanin will still absorb the longer wavelength reasonably well, even at very long
wavelengths. Having someone with different lasers who is highly experienced is a
must if you have darker skin.
How many Laser Hair Removal treatments will
I need?
While the number of treatment varies from person to person, on an average, everyone
requires at least three treatments for good results. This is typical because while
all hair is temporarily disabled during each treatment, not all of the hair follicles
are removed. Hence, a sequence of treatments is necessary in order for results to
become apparent. Overall, most people do not require more than six treatments, though
people with hormonal imbalances or people who normally wax or pluck a lot may require
more sessions.
How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost?
Call us for Exact Pricing
You will likely need an in-person consultation to be fully evaluated and get exact
pricing. The prices start at $60/per treatment.
Beware of Low-Cost Offers
Lasers are very safe and effective for treatment, but only with the trained specialists!
What are the side effects of Laser Hair Removal?
Although the risk of scarring from a laser procedure is quite small, you can minimize
your risk by selecting an experienced operator to perform your laser treatment who
is supervised by our on-site Board Certified Physician.
Temporary Pigmentary Changes
Many people experience pigmentary changes, either lightening of the skin or darkening
of skin, following a laser procedure. Most of time this is not scarring, even though
people often believe that it is. Pigmentary changes following laser procedures are
usually resolve in a period of weeks to months.