At Dermatology Consultants, we offer GentleMax Pro laser hair removal treatments for fast, efficient and gentle facial hair and body hair reduction that’s safe for all skin types. Laser treatment results are long-lasting, and the procedure causes only minimal discomfort.
GentleMax Pro may also be used to treat age spots and brown spots, visible veins on the face and legs, and to rejuvenate your skin overall. Request an appointment online or call us at 651-209-1600 for a consultation.
The GentleMax Pro Treatment Process
GentleMax treatments are non-invasive, delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, whether you’re using it on facial hair or elsewhere on your body. To reduce discomfort, the laser uses a patented cooling system that sprays cryogen to deeply cool the top layer of your skin before and after every pulse of the laser. Depending on the size of the area being treated, a treatment may last a few minutes or an hour or more. GentleMax Pro can be used to remove small or large areas of facial hair as well as hair from the underarms, legs, arms and back.
Some patients experience a mild stinging or pinching sensation with the GentleMax Pro. Usually no local anesthetic or pain medicine is necessary, but a topical anesthetic cream may be applied one hour before the treatment to reduce any pain.
Treatments may need to be repeated depending on your unique hair growth cycle and the density of your body or facial hair. Additional factors that determine if multiple treatments are necessary include your age, ethnicity, hormones, medications and metabolism – all of which can affect your hair’s thickness and tenacity.
Treatment Preparation
You may shave the area to be treated the day before treatment, but it’s advised not to pluck or wax before or after your GentleMax Pro treatments begin.
Treatment Aftercare
After a GentleMax Pro treatment to remove body or facial hair you can resume normal activities, but sunscreen must be worn on any treated areas whenever exposed to the sun. Limiting sun exposure to treated areas by covering them with clothing or staying indoors is best. You may also be advised to use a formulated skin care product after the procedure.
Laser Hair Removal and Skin Color
Previous laser hair reduction and removal technology could not safely be used on patients with darker skin tones or the potential to develop post-laser pigmentation changes. GentleMax Pro can safely be used on darker and ethnic skin tones to remove body or facial hair with no worry about skin color changes after the procedure.
Side Effects of GentleMax Pro for Laser Body and Facial Hair Removal
Side effects of treatments include temporary redness and swelling at the treatment site. This indicates your hair follicles have responded to the treatment. Side effects normally disappear within hours of treatment.
To schedule a consultation or appointment for GentleMax Pro, call us at 651-209-1600 or request an appointment online.
