Laser hair removal is a technique that uses lasers to target the dark pigment (Melanin) in the hair follicles. The laser energy is absorbed by pigment in the hair follicles and destroys the hair. Laser hair removal is the second most commonly requested cosmetic procedure in the U.S , first being Botox Injections.
Advantages of laser hair removal :
Predictable Results: Almost ninety percent of patients have permanent hair reduction after an average of six to ten sessions.
Safety: The right type of laser with experienced medical personnel can selectively treat dark, coarse hairs with little or no damage to surrounding skin. Darker skin types should ALWAYS ask about Physician's and technician's experience with treating dark skin before signing up. I usually perform a "Test spot" on very dark skin before starting a full session to determine the suitability of Laser hair removal. Cooling skin with built in skin coolant or ice packs helps reduce incidence of skin burn and pain.
Speed: Newer lasers can accomplish a large area in a relatively short time. In my practice we treat each area two to three times for better results. The treatment area varies with each laser. Smaller areas such as the upper lip treatment may take three to five minutes, larger areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour. This includes cooling skin with built in skin cooler and or ice packs.
Pre-procedure Skin care for Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that may be associated with potential risks and requires adequate training to perform safely and effectively. Laser Hair removal should be supervised by a trained Physician. Before any procedure, you should thoroughly check the credentials of the Physician and technician performing the procedure.
I advise my patients to refrain from plucking or waxing for six weeks before their laser hair removal. I also advise my patients to limit direct sun exposure for six weeks before and after the treatment.
What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal?
We ask our patients to shave the area the day before their Laser hair removal. This makes the hair available just at the skin surface. For sensitive areas like underarm and bikini, we offer our patients a prescription numbing medication which they apply one hour prior to arrival. Upon arrival, your eyes are protected with the appropriate eye protection, we clean the area, apply ice packs and choose the laser settings. Our laser has a built in cooling head which further cools and protects the skin as we treat. Cool ultrasound gel is applied to skin and area is treated with the laser.We do two or three passes on each site depending on the area, hair and skin color
Post-Procedure Skin Care:
We clean the gel, apply aloe and SPF to the area and you can apply your make up in the office to tha area treated if needed. We sometimes use anti-inflammatory creme especially for darker skin types.Follow up session is scheduled between four to six weeks depending on the area .
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