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Laser hair removal is a noninvasive medical procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light to damage hair follicles, with the goal of long-term hair reduction.
Laser hair removal is designed to slow regrowth and reduce hair over the long term, though results vary. During treatment, a laser emits light that is absorbed by the pigment, or melanin, in the hair. The light energy is then converted to heat, damaging the hair follicles that produce hairs.
Laser hair removal may target hair in the following areas:
Clients may need maintenance treatments over time.
Individuals with light skin and dark hair often respond well to laser hair removal. Treatment is not recommended for tattooed skin or when there is little contrast between hair and skin color. Laser hair removal may not be effective for individuals with hair colors that don’t absorb light well: gray, blonde, red, and white.
Laser hair removal is not recommended for patients who:
In the weeks leading up to the procedure, patients should:
Two to three days before the procedure, patients will need to shave the treatment area.
Our providers use the The Spectrum 810-Diode laser to perform laser hair removal. The laser has a large spot size, is capable of delivering up to 10 pulses per second, and has built-in contact cooling.
Your provider will begin by cleansing the area and giving the patient protective glasses to wear during the procedure. The provider will also put on protective eyewear before beginning the procedure.
Laser hair removal will feel like a series of stings that may be described as a rubber band snapping against the skin. Depending on the size of the treated area, the procedure may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour.
After treatment, patients may have red, swollen skin and experience pain. It’s important to avoid exposing the treated area to natural or artificial sunlight. However, patients can usually resume daily activities after the procedure.
Once patients have begun treatment, they will need to avoid waxing, tweezing, and plucking hair in the treated areas.
Laser hair removal may lead to the following side effects:
