LASER HAIR REMOVAL

If you're not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal may be an option worth considering.

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light. That destroys the hair.

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from the face, leg, chin, back, arm, underarm, bikini line, and other areas.

Benefits of laser hair removal include:

Precision. Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.

Speed. Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.

Predictability. Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.

How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is more than just ''zapping'' unwanted hair. It is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks.

CHECKLIST BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT:

6 weeks before- limit plucking, waxing and electrolysis.

1 week before- avoid sun exposure as much as possible. NO tanning, self tanning or waxing.

1 day before- shave legs, bikini area, face and any other areas you normally shave.

Day of- NO makeup, lotions, creams or moisturizers on areas being treated.

If any of these are not followed, we will not be able to perform your treatment at your appointment and you will need to reschedule. You will be charged treatment time still.

POST-TREATMENT CARE

  • Avoid extended UV exposure for 7 days post-treatment.

  • If blisters occur, do not puncture. If skin is broken, apply an antibiotic ointment until healed.

  • Tylenol is recommended for post-treatment discomfort.

  • Over the counter medication is recommended for post treatment discomfort. You may also apply Restorative Gel (highest recommended), cool towels, ice packs or aloe vera to alleviate discomfort due to heat.

  • Avoid using seat warmers immediately after treatment. 

  • Avoid any additional laser treatments or chemical procedures on the treated area for at least 2 
weeks post-treatment or until healing has occurred.

  • Using a broad spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 30 or higher is critical when receiving laser treatments and 
is recommended ongoing for maintenance.

  • If you experience any side effects, such as hypo- or hyper-pigmentation, prolonged redness or 
swelling, a histamine reaction, or blistering, call or come in for instructions on treatment.

  • To achieve the best results, complete the full treatment schedule at the intervals recommended 
by your technician.

  • Exfoliate treated areas to minimize risk of ingrown hairs.