LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Overview

Laser Hair Removal is an alternative to the irritating side effects of shaving. Laser hair removal can typically treat all skin types. This procedure uses laser light beams to target the hair follicle to reduce hair growth in the targeted area(s).

Who Can Benefit

Patients with unwanted hair, irritating ingrown hairs and those who spend a lot of time and money on waxing or shaving hair can usually benefit from laser hair removal. It used to be only available for those with dark hair, light skin, and no tan, but now laser hair removal can treat all skin types.

How It Works

Laser hair removal works by eliminating the production of hair with laser energy. The laser light is absorbed by hair follicles and destroys the pigment. It does this without damaging the skin or surrounding tissue. It normally takes a series of treatments to achieve ideal results. The most common areas for laser hair removal are lip, chin, underarms, bikini area and legs.

Treatment

30-90 minute appointment, depending on the size of the treatment area(s).

Results

Results are typically noticed after the first treatment. Results increase over a period of 4-6 weeks with a series of treatments (typically 9-12) spaced 4-6 weeks apart.