By the time you have searched Google for “laser hair removal” and found our web site here at the Skinsational Laser Center, you’ve probably been considering having laser hair removal done for some time. You’re also probably wondering how to achieve the best hair removal results at the best possible costs. And you may have questions about best hair removal results, and safety.
Note: Results vary and are not guaranteed for all patients. All images and benefits for procedures provided by Skinsational presented on this site represent specific results for individual clients.
You have most likely researched home hair removal devices like No No and TRIA. Please note that such devices tend to be underpowered, and they might not remove hair permanently. Electrolysis is a good option for permanent hair removal, especially for small areas like the eyebrows, but it should be done by trained professionals, and it take a long time.
Over the past several years, Laser Hair Removal has gained increased popularity and credibility in the medical field, as a potentially permanent hair removal method. Results for hair removal by laser are:
1. Consistent. 2. Reproducible. 3. Up to 60-100% hair reduction depending on the skin type, hair color, thickness, location, and other parameters.* Your individual results may vary. 4. …after all, Beauty is Power®, so let us help you improve your outer beauty and have smooth, silky skin with laser hair removal.
Best areas for Laser Hair Removal treatments
Bikini hair removal, for instance, is a popular area for laser hair removal. This hair is usually frequently shaved, it is coarser than hair in other areas, and it responds well to the treatments. Underarms also respond well. Unlike coarse hair, fine facial hair, such as the hair on the cheeks and facial sides, responds poorly. As well, darker hair responds better then blond or ginger hair. These are just some examples to help explain what to expect from your laser hair removal or reduction. You might have heard or read elsewhere that hair removal or reduction is permanent or guaranteed for a certain time period. In reality, it is not. But, with proper technique and other factors, you may be able to achieve 60-100% of hair reduction. According to the FDA, permanent hair reduction is defined as a long-term stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regimen.
What you can expect from the Boston-Providence Skinsational Laser Hair Removal Center
Recent expert opinion and observational evidence suggests that seven (7) treatments are required for better results in laser hair removal. At Skinsational Laser Center, we offer eight (8) treatments in our regimens plus four (4) additional maintenance treatments, or one treatment every three months, in order to help you achieve maximum laser hair removal results. As we are a medical aesthetic clinic, at Skinsational Laser Center a medical doctor will be directly involved in your treatment, as opposed to having an off-site “supervising” role. During your initial consultation, you will meet our staff and express your needs to us. We will, in turn, discuss it in detail with you and offer you realistic answers and expectations. You should note that results may vary from person to person. In case we find you unsuitable for a successful treatment, we will advise you. We value both your time, your investment, and our credibility. We will give you realistic expectations about your potential hair reduction results. We will not offer you any empty promises regarding potential outcomes or prices – our laser hair removal prices are published here on our website, and we guarantee the best prices in Rhode Island. After we have agreed that you are a good candidate for laser hair removal treatment, you will be given a health questionnaire to complete. We will go over pre- and post-treatment instructions, what to do and what to avoid, in order to obtain the best results.
How Laser Hair Removal Works?
The Skinsational Laser Center’s Lasers work by destroying the blood supply to your hair follicles and/or the melanin in the hair follicle. The blood supply will be destroyed, and when this blood flow is gone, the hair follicle and its active parts will shrivel and die. There are several phases in the follicle growth cycle: early growth, active growth, regression and resting. A hair follicle in the active growth phase contains engorged blood flow and will be affected on your treatment day. A resting follicle has less blood supply and will not be as affected by treatment. The energy delivered by the laser will generate enough heat to destroy your affected hair follicles. Because your hair follicles are constantly in various stages of their life cycles, you need several treatments, every 5-7 weeks apart, in order to treat all of the hair growth cycles of the hair follicles, for a total of eight (8) sessions. At the 2007 Society for Lasers In Medicine and Surgery meeting, data presented suggested that on average at least 7 sessions are typically needed. Our laser technology has many safety features. Its depth of penetration goes to the very deepest follicle and people of all skin colors can be safely treated. Most lasers in the market, with a shorter wave length, target only melanin – a pigment that we have in our hair follicle. That results in heat absorbed into the skin, often not deep enough to effectively destroy a hair follicle, and such lasers have a higher incidence of skin reactions and damage. With the laser technology we use at the Skinsational Laser Center of Rhode Island and Southern New England, we can select the appropriate Laser for your skin type. That means that regardless of tanning status, you are assured additional safety and minimal likelihood of side-effects. Your comfort, safety and happiness are our primary goals, and your results may vary.
Laser Hair Removal Absolutely Can Work for You
We have performed laser hair removal on all hair and skin colors at Skinsational. Thousands of Laser Hair Removal procedures have been performed with patients from more than 6 states and 30 countries who have come to us in Providence for Laser Hair Removal. We have done thousands of procedures on people of color and of all ethnicities – with great results and without any major complications. Thanks to our vast experience, we understand the problem areas for many ethnic groups and are qualified to address their unique individual needs. While you may have heard that the best combination is dark hair and light skin, our extensive experience has proven that we can achieve great results in over 99% of patients who walk through our doors. We use different lasers for different skin types, so we are uniquely qualified to treat you safely. Even doctors from other countries have come to Providence to learn how we do laser hair removal on people of color with our unique approach. IF YOU ARE NOT A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR LASER PROCEDURES WE WILL TELL YOU IN ADVANCE SO YOU DON’T WASTE MONEY ON PROCEDURES THAT WON’T WORK FOR YOU! We are proud of this policy and use it every day! Consultations are no obligation – so feel free to schedule an appointment and we will tell you in advance how we expect your results to be. Note: Results vary and are not guaranteed for all patients. All images and benefits for procedures provided by Skinsational presented on this site represent specific results for individual clients.
Laser hair removal FAQs
At Skinsational by Dr. Luciano, we want you to be completely informed in order to make the right choices about your beauty and care treatments – so please read through these FAQs about hair removal, and then schedule your no-obligation consultation with Dr. Luciano and his staff.
1Can blonde or red-hair be laser removed?
2Can I pluck or wax my hair in-between treatments?
3Does it hurt?
4How about medications I might be taking?
5How many treatments do I need?
6I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). Will Laser Hair Removal work for me?
7I’ve heard that I can dye my hair darker to help the laser be more effective. Is this true?
8Is it safe?
9What about side-effects?
10What is the cost for laser hair removal?
11When can I resume my normal activities after laser hair removal?
12When will I notice the results?
13Which ethnicities have you treated?
14Why choose our laser systems over other laser hair removal systems?
