Laser for Hair Removal
Benefits
Laser hair removal is an effective and efficient approach to management of unwanted hair as opposed to a hair by hair approach such as plucking and Electrolysis. Multiple hairs are treated with each pass of the laser making it a useful technique for targeting small areas such as face, underarms, & bikini. Equal effectiveness is achieved when treating large areas such as the back, chest, legs and shoulders. We use two different FDA approved lasers for hair reduction allowing us to treat different hair and skin types.
How does it work
Dark (pigment) hairs have melanin in their shafts which absorb laser light and this is transformed into heat which disables the hair follicles. The hair is detached from the follicle and comes out after 1-2 weeks. The damaged follicle is gradually replaced by non functional tissue and is unable to generate hair. During the treatment the skin surface is protected by cooling and using specific laser wave lengths which only target deeper tissue. As hairs grow in cycles several treatment sessions are required the frequency of which depends upon the site being treated.