Laser Hair Removal

Unlike other forms of hair removal that can be painful and leave you with razor bumps or irritation, laser hair removal has a wide range of benefits including lasting results, smoother and less irritated skin (think no more ingrown hairs!). Laser hair removal permanently reduces hair by targeting the melanin in the hair follicle and disabling the hair from further growth. Since hair follicle growth cycles vary, some hair follicles may enter the growth cycle after your treatment, therefore multiple treatments are generally necessary for optimal results. The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. This heat burns the hair and kills the hair follicle in its active growth phase contributing to your permanent hair reduction. Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. The Laser focuses only on the hair follicles themselves, not the skin which makes the treatment totally safe for all skin types. Your treatment provider will review your risks and benefits during your consultation. You too can have smooth skin without the hassle of waxing, shaving, or using pricey creams that can be painful and leave behind irritation. Come see us today!

Once in the treatment room, our laser nurses will give you protective goggles and review your treatment area(s) and post-treatment instructions. The laser is then applied to the surface of the skin where a concentrated beam will target the underlying hair follicles. You may feel some discomfort during the actual zapping session which many people describe as a warm snap of a rubber band. After your treatment, skin can be red and bumpy for a few hours or days which is normal. The dead hairs purge or fall out over the course of several weeks after your session. After your treatment has concluded, you are free to go on about your day as you normally would. There is absolutely no downtime! It really is that simple.

The number of sessions depends on the treatment area and the condition of your skin. Most people require at least 4 or 5 treatments. We say on average expect to have between 4 and 7 treatments. It is imperative that all of your treatment sessions are spaced out between 4 and 6 weeks apart. The process of permanent hair reduction is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Once you have completed your treatment sessions, your hair should be much lighter in color, finer in texture and of course, much less in quantity.

Treatment times may vary from person to person depending on the area or areas being treated. Sessions can take between 15 minutes to an hour. After that, you are free to go on about your day as you normally would without worrying about any downtime.

If you are a person seeking to get rid of unwanted hair, it is likely that you are a great candidate. Call or email us today to set up a complimentary consultation with one of our nurse experts to customize your treatment plan.

Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling system. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner at the time of your consultation.