Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is one of the fastest growing non-surgical options available. With laser hair removal, we can permanently reduce hair anywhere on the human body.  Hundreds of thousands of people across the country have experienced the luxury of never waxing, tweezing, or shaving again.  An additional benefit of laser hair removal is its ability to treat and prevent ingrown hair that often causes irritating and inflamed bumps also known as “razor bumps”.

How does it work?
This breakthrough technology uses intense pulsed light to destroy hair follicles at their base to permanently prevent new hair from growing at that site. This means that the light energy is absorbed in the targeted hair follicles while sparing the surrounding, healthy skin tissue. The intense pulsed light is administered in small bursts to minimize any discomfort. The hair will subsequently fall out within a few days. Each patient skin type is unique so our trained, certified and licensed medical personnel can individualize your treatment to fit your skin color, hair color, sensitivity to light, and hair density. Our state of the art laser system can treat a wide range of hair colors: auburn, dirty blonde, light brown, dark brown and black hair.  We can also treat a wide range of skin colors, from light skin to dark skin.    

How many treatments will I need?
Even after just one treatment, you will notice a significant reduction in hair at the treated area.
Complete hair reduction with the luxury to never shave again does require 5 treatments to adequately cover all hair follicles. This is due to the fact that hair grows in stages, and the light will only treat actively growing hair follicles. With only approximately 60% of the hair in any given area in the active phase, each treatment can reduce hair by approximately 60%. The thing to remember is that the hair reduction is PERMANENT, so the expense of waxing, buying razors and enduring cuts will soon be a thing of the past.    

Is it safe?
Numerous published studies in professional medical journals attest to the IPL/laser system's safety and long-term effectiveness.

How long does the treatment take and what are the side effects?
Treatment times vary depending on the size of the area being treated. Large areas like the legs, back or chest can last 30-45 minutes. Areas like the chin, upper lip, nose, ears, underarm, bikini line or side burns generally last 15 minutes. Side effects are minimal and generally include redness in the treated area that can be minimized with ice packs.     

Does it hurt?
The light is selectively absorbed by the hair and hair follicles.  The skin itself is exposed to little heat.  Minimal discomfort is experienced and can be alleviated with a cool spray, cool roll, or
numbing cream.

Do I need to let my hair grow out for treatment?
No.  There is no need to let your hair grow out before you remove it.  Light penetrates beneath
the skin to reach the hair follicles.

Laser Hair Removal - Underarm

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