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Am I a Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
The majority of the population is a candidate. Due to
the variety of lasers, we can treat all skin types. Both
men and women seek laser hair removal services to have
unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done
on the hairline, top of the nose, lip, chin, ear lobe,
shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area,
bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, breast, arms, legs,
hands and toes. There are different types of lasers depending
on skin tones. Alexandrite long pulse and diode types
of lasers work best on light-colored skin. Nd:YAG long
pulse lasers are better and safer on darker skin. Long
pulse Nd:YAG lasers were created to cater to dark-skinned
patients, so they are safer on the skin at settings that
actually affect the hair than alexandrite and diode lasers.
We are proud to carry both Alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers
to accommodate all our client's needs. |
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How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Lasers are optical devices that produce intense coherent,
collimated and mono-chromatic beams of light. Lasers designed
for permanent hair reduction emit wavelengths of light designed
to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair (melanin). Hair
removal lasers target the dark pigment in the hair. |
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What Should I Expect Before
and After Treatment?
You should shave the area to be treated 1-3 days before
treatment. No waxing, tweezing or threading is allowed
4-6 weeks before and throughout the course of treatment
as hair needs to be in place to be targeted by laser.
The area should be shaved as closely as possible so that
laser can target the most energy towards the hair follicle
and not waste energy on the part of the hair above the
skin's surface. If your hair is the type that you can't
see where it was right after you shave, shave 1-3 days
before so the outline of where hair is growing is just
VERY slightly visible. |
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How Many Laser Treatments Will I Need and How Far Apart
are They Scheduled?
Most people need at least 6-9 initial treatments spaced
6-10 weeks apart. This is because hair grows in 3 phases
and is killed in the first "anagen" active growing
phase. Several treatments are needed to target ALL hair in
the active growth phase. Approximately 6-10 weeks after every
treatment, additional treatment is required to eliminate
the hairs that came out of the dormant phase and are now
active. After 6-9 treatments, patients should experience
a considerable percentage of hair reduction. Depending upon
hair type and genetic factors, some clients may require additional
treatments beyond these initial treatments. |
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Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
In one pulse, the laser can remove all the hair in an area
of the skin the size of a quarter (18mm). Everyone's pain
threshold is different, but generally laser hair removal
is less painful than waxing. All patients are evaluated and
tested during their consultation and then scheduled for their
first session at a later date. Treatment performed by a licensed
professional with the proper delivery system should ensure
patient safety, therefore getting the best possible results. |
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What Are the Possible Risks and Side Effects of Laser
Hair Removal?
The possibility exists that some side effects or complications
can occur given various variables, including: |
Normal
Itching, during treatment Redness for up to 3 days Swelling
(around mouth of follicle) for up to 3 days Pain, tingling,
or feeling of numbness |
Rare
Crusting/scab formation Bruising Purpura (purple coloring
of the skin) on tanned areas Infection Temporary pigment
change (hypo-pigmentation or hyper-pigmentation) |
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as a rule, generally are temporary. If any of the above
last for more than 3 days, make sure to contact your
technician. |
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Is treatment expensive?
Your treatments are paid as you get treated only. There
are no large initial investments, or pre-payments. We have
the most competitive prices. The initial consultation is
complementary, where we test a small area and quote you as
an individual. Every person is different and not all people
grow the same amount of hair in any given area so all quotes
are subjective.
Looking at a series of laser treatments is less expensive
in comparison to a lifetime of expensive razors, waxing or
threading. |
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Resources
Laser Facts from the U.S. Department of Health
Laser Hair Removal - American Academy of Dermatology
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