Laser Hair Removal

With laser hair removal the energy of the laser light is used to specifically hinder hair growth. In this respect the laser penetrates the upper layers of skin and transfers its energy to the hair; the energy is absorbed by the pigment melanin in the hair. The absorbed light energy is converted into heat and emitted. The entire follicle area is damaged by the heat, with necrosis of the hair follicle taking place at a temperature of around 60°C. The cooling in the laser system prevents the epidermis suffering coincident heat damage. After the treatment there may be some slight reddening of the skin, but this disappears of its own accord after a short period.

The efficacy of the treatment is influenced by the following factors:

· Skin colour

· Hair colour

· Hair thickness

· Depth of the hair in the skin

The diameter of a hair is typically somewhere between 0.03 and 1 mm. Hairs on the arm are thinner and lighter coloured, those in the bikini area somewhat thicker and darker coloured. In general lighter-coloured hairs are more resistant to laser treatment. In these cases greater energy is required for epilation.

For the optimum and sustained removal of hair with the aid of a laser a number of individual treatments are generally necessary (as a rule 3 - 6 treatments). In addition to the factors mentioned above (skin and hair colour, hair thickness and depth), there is a further reason for the necessity for more than one treatment: Hairs constantly undergo various growth cycles. Only hairs in the growth phase may be removed on a sustained basis with the aid of lasers.

For many men and women, unwanted hair can be nightmare. Getting rid of it can be painful. Until now the only options for removing unwanted hair were smelly hair removal creams, sharp razors, stinging wax or painful electrolysis needles. Our advanced approach to beautiful skin provides the ultimate solution. Now, men and women alike will be pleased with the results made possible by our laser hair removal process.

What is the laser hair removal process?

Laser hair removal uses a low-energy laser to gently remove unwanted hair, putting an end to routine shaving and waxing.

This advanced technology transcends the older, painful hair removal treatments to deliver long-lasting results. Because the laser treats more than one hair at a time, it is possible to treat larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, legs, and faces. Laser treatments leave your skin looking and feeling smother and silkier. Best of all, laser hair removal treatments are safe, fast, gentle, and effective alternative method for their removal.

What are the benefits of Laser hair removal?

Larger areas may be treated using lasers using lasers than with electrolysis, waxing or tweezing.

It combines the speed of shaving with laser results promised by electrolysis.

Laser hair removal is effective on almost any area of the body where smoother, younger, hair-free skin is desired.

Haw many treatments will I need?

The number of treatment you may require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair’s growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycle and many factors influence its growth.

Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hair’s location, thickness and resilience.

The laser slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of the treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after your treatment, multiple treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Treatment results will vary from patient to patient depending on skin and hair color.

Note: removing hair does not make it grow back thicker, darker or quicker. The opposite is usually the case. The laser may cause hair to come back slower and thinner.

Haw is laser hair removal different from electrolysis?

Electrolysis is much slower process. With electrolysis a needle is actually inserted in each hair follicle, one at a time .once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard hair growth. Laser hair removal uses the cool light the laser to scan the treatment area and within minutes all of the hairs in the laser’s beam are treated. Most patients who have had both procedures say that laser hair removal is less painful, faster and more convenient.

What are the Laser treatments like?

Laser hair removal is a gentle three-step process. First, we gently cleanse the area to be treated .next, we shave the area. The area is scanned with the laser. The laser energy passes through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. In a fraction of a second, all of the treated hair follicles are disabled.

Treatments can last from a few minutes to a few hours depending on the size of the area being treated.

Following treatment

After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regime especially formulated for your skin type after laser treatment. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun.