LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Laser Hair Removal has been in the news a lot lately and has become to preferred way to eliminate unwanted hair. Unlike waxing or shaving, the results are long lasting or PERMANENT and unlike electrolysis, vast areas can be treated in one to three sessions.
The most popular areas are the back, chest and neck for men and the underarms, bikini area and facial hair for women. Initially the best candidates for laser hair removal had to have dark hair and light skin but newer technology allows hair removal for people of all skin types and hair colors. Since the laser works by releasing its energy into dark pigment, those with dark tans should let them fade before the treatment, or some of the energy will be absorbed by the skin instead of the hair. The best time for laser hair removal is when tans have faded.
Most people want to know if laser treatment hurts. The laser produces a sensation like the light snap of a rubber band. Most people find it tolerable, but for those who find the treatment uncomfortable, a topical anesthetic cream can be used.
All lasers for hair removal are NOT the same. The lasers with higher power and longer contact time appear to offer the best results and are the most likely to result in permanent hair removal. Our laser is called GentleLASE and is an Alexandrite laser. It sprays a cooling mist on the area right before the laser is activated, which cools the skin during treatment, allowing much more powerful and effective treatment.

Permanent Hair Reduction
The old fashioned way of removing hair- shaving, tweezing, creams, waxing- are tedious with fleeting results. Electrolysis can permanently remove hair, but it is slow and painful. Now you can obtain long-lasting results with laser to destroy hair follicles. It is extra gentle with virtually no side effects. This system offers effective results while maintaining a normal skin appearance. The latest technology offers results for almost all skin types and colors. Unlike electrolysis, the laser quickly treats larger areas of the body. It is safe and gentle, causing no irritation, discoloration or inflammation associated with other hair removal methods.

How Laser Hair Removal Works: How Does It Remove The Hair?
Highly controlled flashes of light are selectively absorbed by hair-filled follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages or destroys the re-growth potential of the hair follicle, but does not damage the surrounding tissue. Any hair with at least some pigment (black, brown, red and some blond) can be treated effectively.

Laser Hair Removal: What You Can Expect During The Treatment
Most patients experience a stinging feeling. To reduce this discomfort, a cooling system removes heat from the surface or your skin. A topical anesthetic cream may be applied to sensitive areas.

Laser Hair Reduction: How Many Treatments Will You Need?
This varies with hair density, hair color, skin types and treatment area. Treatments impair hair follicle growth, when they are in their growth cycle at the time of the treatment. All hair follicles are not active at the same time. Depending upon the cycle of the follicles at the time of treatment, several treatments may be required to obtain the desired effect.
Laser Hair Removal: Side Effects
Side effects are rare. You may experience some slight reddening or local swelling at the treatment site, but this typically goes away within hours. On very rare occasions, some blistering or bruising may occur, but typically resolves quickly. Also, the skin can become darker or lighter following treatment but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure is mandatory before and after the treatment.