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Why Laser Hair
Reduction ?
The old fashioned ways of removing
hair – shaving, tweezing, creams
and waxing – are time consuming
and don’t last. And, although electrolysis can permanently
remove hair, it is an extremely slow and
painful method.
But you don’t have to settle for out-of-date
solutions. Now you can obtain long-lasting results
with laser hair removal treatments.
Permanent hair reduction is a safe and effective
way to reduce unwanted body and facial hair.
 Is Laser Hair
Removal Safe?
Laserscope technology is FDA
cleared for permanent hair
reduction on all skin types,
including very fair skin and olive or African-American
skin. Treatments are most effective on medium to dark
hair on any skin type. Fine and light hair is very difficult
to treat. Blonde, red, white and gray hair cannot
be treated.
What Can I Expect
During Treatment?
Your physician might apply a
topical anesthetic to help make
the treatment more comfortable.
Most patients feel a warm sting as the laser penetrates
the hair follicle. Many people describe the sensation as
the snap of a rubber band against their skin. To minimize
the discomfort, a cool gel is applied to the skin
before treatment. The Laserscope systems are equipped
with a cooled sapphire window to further cool the surface
of the skin while allowing laser light to heat the
hair follicle beneath the skin.
How Many Treatments
Are Needed?
Laser treatments impair the
growth capacity of the hair
follicles when they are in the
active growth stage. Not all follicles are active at the
same time and several treatments, every few weeks,
may be necessary to obtain the desired result.
The number of treatments needed to achieve hair
reduction varies. Most patients experience a marked
reduction in hair growth in 5 to 8 treatments.
Additionally, other factors such as hair density, age and
hormones can affect the results of your treatments.
Is Laser Hair
Removal Safe?
Laserscope technology is FDA
cleared for permanent hair
reduction on all skin types,
including very fair skin and olive or African-American
skin. Treatments are most effective on medium to dark
hair on any skin type. Fine and light hair is very difficult
to treat. Blonde, red, white and gray hair cannot
be treated.
What Can I Expect
During Treatment?
Your physician might apply a
topical anesthetic to help make
the treatment more comfortable.
Most patients feel a warm sting as the laser penetrates
the hair follicle. Many people describe the sensation as
the snap of a rubber band against their skin. To minimize
the discomfort, a cool gel is applied to the skin
before treatment. The Laserscope systems are equipped
with a cooled sapphire window to further cool the surface
of the skin while allowing laser light to heat the
hair follicle beneath the skin.
How Many Treatments
Are Needed?
Laser treatments impair the
growth capacity of the hair
follicles when they are in the
active growth stage. Not all follicles are active at the
same time and several treatments, every few weeks,
may be necessary to obtain the desired result.
The number of treatments needed to achieve hair
reduction varies. Most patients experience a marked
reduction in hair growth in 5 to 8 treatments.
Additionally, other factors such as hair density, age and
hormones can affect the results of your treatments.
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