What is Laser Hair Removal?
Are you bothered by unwanted body hair that just keeps coming back? If so, laser hair removal may be the treatment for you. Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses highly concentrated light to penetrate the follicles of the hair. The laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft which generates heat and damages the follicle. This hinders future hair growth for finer, lighter, and fewer hairs.
Common treatment areas include:
- Face
- Underarms
- Bikini area
- Back
- Legs
Who is a Candidate?
Anyone who is bothered by their body hair and has thick, dark hair and light skin can expect the best results from laser hair removal. However, you should not receive this treatment if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are prone to cold sores, have keloid scars, or have or have had skin cancer. If you are interested in learning if you are a candidate for laser hair removal, please contact our office to schedule a consultation appointment.
Laser Hair Removal Treatment
To begin the laser hair removal treatment, the targeted area will be cleansed and a special gel applied to the skin. You will be given protective glasses to wear to protect your eyes from the laser light. The laser hair removal handpiece will then be moved across the treatment area, targeting hair follicles. Some people describe the feeling of laser light as rubber bands snapping across the skin. Depending on the size and number of treatment areas, this process can take anywhere from 15-60 minutes.
Laser Hair Removal Results
Following laser hair removal, there is no downtime, so you can return to your regular activities right away. You may experience slight redness and swelling of the skin. A cold compress can help to reduce these side effects. For the best results, we advise avoiding exposing the treated area to prolonged sunlight and wearing SPF when outdoors.
Because hair grows in cycles, it usually takes 6 to 8 laser hair removal treatments to provide noticeable hair reduction.
Contact Us Today
To learn more about laser hair removal and if it is right for achieving your unique goals, contact Results Medical Aesthetics & Wellness today. The first step toward treatment will be to schedule your consultation appointment with Dr. Bilbruck.