How
long does a treatment take? |
The length of a laser
treatment may be anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of
the area being treated. |
| How many treatments
will I need? |
That depends on your hair and
skin type and how well you tolerate the procedure. Generally, it requires a minimum
of 4-8 treatments for the best possible results. |
| So how long does this
process take? |
Treatments are typically
separated by about 4 - 10 weeks, so a typical treatment time frame can run from 4 - 12+
months for a full treatment regime. |
| How does the laser
work? |
The laser produces a beam of
highly concentrated laser light. The light emitted by the LightSheer© diode laser
is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. During the procedure,
the laser pulses for a fraction of a second, long enough to heat up the hair and
significantly impede the follicle's ability to re-grow. This process also treates
numerous hair follicles simultaneously. |
| What are the side
effects? |
Side effects, if any, are
minor. They may include redness and swelling around the hair follicle, which are
actually desired clinical responses and indicate that the follicle has responded to the
treatment. Other possible side effects include increased or decreased pigmentation
of the skin. These pigment changes may be more noticeable in darker skin and to date
have been temporary. |
| What will the laser
treatment feel like? Will it hurt? |
It will feel like a pricking
sensation in the skin. Some people have compared it to little drops of fat jumping
out of a frying pan onto your skin. Topical anaethesia can be given if
requested. |
| How much are
treatments? |
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| What do I need to do to
prepare for a treatment? |
For best results, don't
tweeze/wax/use depilatories/electrolysis 4-6 weeks before treatment (shaving, scissor
clipping, bleaching is okay) No Retin A/Glycolic Acid/Chemical Peels 3 days prior to
treatment
Avoid Sun/Tanning Beds 1-2 weeks before treatment
No Accutane for 6 months prior to treatment |
| What about
preparation on the day of treatment?
|
Shave all areas to be treated
and remove make-up/lotions/creams/deoderants in treatment areas. |
| I get cold sores - is
there anything I need to take before treatment? |
Yes. If you have a history of
oral or genital herpes and you are having facial or bikini hair removed, we can prescribe
an anti-viral medication the day of your treatment, or you can obtain medication from your
private physician. |
| Does the laser work on
gray, white, red, or blond hair? |
The laser is not as effective
on light-colored hair, since it is the pigment (melanin) in the hair that attracts the
laser's energy. Please call for a consult, though - we are always happy to evaluate
the possibility. |
| Does the laser work for
all colors of skin? |
Yes. The LightSheer©
diode laser is FDA approved for all skin types and colors. |
