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About Our Technology

The lasers we use for hair removal are highly effective for terminal hair reduction and are safe for all skin types, including darker skin types, due to their longer wavelengths and deeper penetration.

How Does It Work?

Laser hair removal uses technology in which a beam of light is applied to unwanted hair on various parts of the body. This light is a specific wavelength that targets the melanin—the pigment in the hair that gives it color, in the hair follicle. When the light enters the follicle, it is converted to heat energy that destroys / inactivates the follicle, preventing the hair from growing again. There are three stages of hair growth. They are: Anagen—active growth; Catagen—a brief phase in which growth stops and resting begins, and Telogen—a resting phase in which no further growth occurs. In order for laser treatments to be effective, hair must be in the active growth stage—Anagen. Because individual hairs are at different stages of growth at any given time, multiple laser treatments are required to target all of them when they are in the Anagen stage. This is the reason that each subsequent treatment must be spaced out appropriately.

What to Expect

Our Diode Laser Hair Lasers have built-in contact cooling to protect the surface of the skin, making the treatment a comfortable, relatively pain-free experience for patients. Hair grows in cycles, making it necessary to receive a series of treatments. This varies from patient to patient. Treatment above the waist are spaced out 4-6 weeks apart and a above the waist every 8-10 weeks. Typically a minimum of 4-6 treatments are recommended.

Post-Treatment

There is no downtime associated with this treatment and patients may resume their normal activities. Avoid picking or scratching skin, do not use any other hair removal during treatment (waxing, electrolysis, or tweezing). Wash and pat dry for 3 days and on the 4th day start gently exfoliating. SPF is always recommended post treatment. Be advised that treated hair can take one to two weeks to be excreted from the body, and to fall out. Feel free to shave between treatments. Do not wax, thread, tweeze, or use depilatory products—this will remove the hair follicles, making it impossible to remove the hair with laser. Do not exercise, take hot showers, or use hot tubs or saunas for 12-48 hours.

When will I see results? How long do they last?

You can begin to see hair fall out in approximately 1-3 weeks post-treatment. Laser hair removal can only damage hair that is in its active growth stage. Although hair will appear thinner and less noticeable with just one treatment, you’ll need to return for multiple follow-up appointments to see optimal results. After optimal treatment sessions of laser hair removal, you can enjoy long-lasting hair reduction. Hair removal is not 100% permanent and hormones play a role in hair growth cycles, which may decrease depending on age. Hair that comes out of being dormant after several years will need to be treated. Again, a minimum of 4-6 treatments may be recommended.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy and Nursing

• Diseases stimulated by light or heat such as Systemic Lupus, Epilepsy, Porphyria.

• Active skin conditions in the treatment area such as Eczema, Rash, or Psoriasis.

• Active lesions like Cuts in area that will be treated

• Excessively tanned skin or use of tanning cream in the last 2 weeks.

• Recent Tattoos or Permanent makeup (need to wait for area to heal).

• Superficial metal or implants in the Treatment area (notify Physician).

• Treatment over area of pre-malignant moles or history of cancer.

• Active Vitiligo