Laser Hair Removal

How it Works

The procedure uses both laser and radiofrequency energy to remove dark and some of the light hair in patients with light skin. Energy from the laser interacts with the pigment in the hair but not the pigment in the skin, allowing us to remove the hair without heating the skin.

Treatment Preparation

The area must be shaved 24 hours prior to the treatment.

No makeup, lotion or deodorant should be used on the day of the treatment.

Do not use any self-tanner or spray tan products for at least 4 weeks prior to the treatment.

Avoid waxing, threading or tweezing in the area for at least 4 weeks prior to the treatment.

Some medications or supplements may increase the risk of bruising. Please consult with your physician

Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1 to 2 weeks prior to treatment (depilatories, harsh chemicals, etc.).

History of herpes or cold sores may require additional anti-viral prescription prior to your treatment. 

When you arrive for your procedure, a numbing agent is applied to the area being treated for approximately 30 minutes. Once the area is numb, the topical solution is wiped off and an ultrasound gel is applied to cover the targeted area.

Areas that can be Treated

Virtually anywhere you have unwanted hair can be treated!

Common treatment areas include: Face, Upper Lip, Chin, Arms & Hands, Neck, Sideburns, Chest, Underarms, Bikini, Legs & Feet and Back.

What it Feels Like

After the area is numb and the ultrasound gel has been applied, the provider applies pulses of laser energy to your skin. When administered, it feels like a rubber band snap or a momentary hot spot. Immediate cooling of the area minimizes the discomfort and prevents side effects.

Expected Results

You can expect to see a reduction of 75% to 95% of your unwanted hair after a series of treatments (typically 6).

Since hair grows in 3 phases, follow-up treatments will be required for maximum reduction. Not all hair is removed in a single treatment because hair follicles exist at different growth stages, some in which hair is pigmented and others in which hair is not pigmented. To be absorbed by laser energy, hair strands must have pigment.

Lighter colored hair requires more treatments than darker colored hair. That being said, the darker the pigmentation of the hair, the more successful the treatment/removal process is likely to be.

Number of Treatments

Several factors influence the ease of removal and number of treatments needed for laser hair removal. Therefore, this can vary from client to client.

 Most clients require a series of 6 treatments to reduce the unwanted hair. Treatments are typically spaced 6 to 8 weeks apart from one another to coincide with hair growth phases.

 A client’s skin type, hair type, hair color, and the location of the unwanted hair all impact the results and frequency.

 Light-hair colored hair require more treatments than dark hair.

 Hair in the underarms, bikini line, and legs are easy to remove. Facial hair typically requires a longer series of treatments due to hormonal effects.