Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is a nonsurgical and noninvasive cosmetic procedure involving the use of specific laser energy and highly concentrated light beams that damage your unwanted hair follicles. You have pigment in the root of your hair shaft that absorbs light and generates heat. This heat damages your hair follicle. The laser wavelength is absorbed by the pigment in the root of the hair destroying the growth centers for future hair growth. Electrolysis & Laser Center utilizes advanced modern laser technology that works for a wide range of skin and hair types. The technology also allows your laser technician to more efficiently treat larger areas of unwanted body hair.

Prior to your laser hair removal treatment, be sure you avoid anything that could remove your hair root, such as plucking or waxing. You should also avoid:

• Chemical peels
• Collagen injections
• Perfumes and deodorants
• Sunbathing and tanning beds
• Spray Tans

Laser hair removal works on a number of different areas of the body, such as the back, upper lip, and chest. It isn’t a suitable treatment for use around the eye area and is more effective for removing darker hair. You might experience a tolerable, mild discomfort during your laser hair removal session. For facial hair, your technician might incorporate electrolysis into the treatment regimen, depending on your hair color. Treating facial hair with laser hair removal only takes about 5 to 15 minutes.

Most people need around five to eight treatments to get noticeable and lasting results. To properly target your active hair growth cycle, the treatments are spaced around four to six weeks apart. Your laser technician might also recommend occasional maintenance treatments in the future.

After your laser hair removal session, you might have some mild swelling and redness in the area, and your technician might give you an antiseptic cream to soothe your skin and help your skin heal. There’s no downtime and you can get back to your day immediately. You should avoid direct sun exposure to the treated areas for about one week. Laser hair removal is FDA-approved for safe and permanent hair reduction. It can treat larger areas quickly and conveniently and the hair sloughs off in about two weeks. Smoother, hairless skin is within your reach with effective laser hair removal treatments. Start by booking your personal consultation online or by calling Electrolysis & Laser Center today.