If you have been shaving, waxing or plucking unwanted hair for years, it may be hard to imagine a life without it. However, with laser hair removal, you can throw away your razor, wax and tweezers because you will be virtually hair-free. Laser hair removal is a safe and effective way to permanently reduce unwanted or unsightly hair on just about any part of your body. After a few office visits, you will have smooth skin for months, and if any hair does grow back, it will be pale and weak. You may need a touch-up treatment once or twice a year.
Laser hair removal is a process in which our specialist uses a pulsating beam of light to target the pigment in the hair follicles. This light turns to heat when it touches the follicle and damages
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Some points our specialist may discuss are about your overall medical history as well as reasonable expectations for the results. You may be asked to stay out of the sun for at least six weeks before treatment and to avoid plucking and waxing for six weeks before the treatment. Shaving is all right because it does not affect the follicle.
Laser hair removal is commonly used on the face especially the upper lip and chin, the legs, arms, underarms and bikini line. Men often use it for the back and chest. During the treatment, you will be given eye protection from the laser light. A cold gel may be applied to your skin or a special cooling device may be used. This helps the laser light penetrate the skin to reach the follicle.
For a few days after the treatment, you may feel like you have a sunburn in the treated areas. You can apply cool compresses or use a moisturizer to reduce the heat. You should use sunscreen if you plan to expose the treated area to direct sunlight. If your face was treated, you can use makeup the next day unless you have developed blisters. This is rare and they will heal in a week or two. Your hair will gradually fall out over the next few weeks, and you will enjoy smooth skin for