Laser Hair Reduction

If you have excessive or unwanted hair, you're not alone. Many of our clients request this service and have enjoyed the wax-free, tweezer-free results. Because laser hair reduction is safe and relatively painless, it's quickly becoming one of our most requested services.

How does the laser work?

In a nutshell, the laser is attracted to pigment in your hair follicles. The beam is aimed at unwanted hair, where it "pulses" down to the roots to disable growth.

Does the hair fall out immediately?

You will notice a significant reduction right away. However, it will take 2 to 4 weeks for all of the treated hair to push its way to the surface and fall out.

Will it grow back?

You will need a few follow-up treatments to adequately rid yourself of unwanted hair. A follow up appointment is scheduled 4 to 8 weeks after each treatment, and for successful results, it's critical to maintain these follow-up treatments.

How many follow-ups will I need?

Generally, five or six treatments are necessary. After that, many clients can discontinue the treatments with only periodic touch-ups. However, it is important to understand that results vary depending on hair type, stress levels, certain medications and different hormone levels. Keeping in mind some individuals will require fewer treatments and some will require more treatments depending on the results desired.

So is the removal permanent?

Although the FDA has not yet labeled it as such, we have seen that after 5 or 6 treatments, hair often does not reappear. Again, this varies from person to person.

Does it hurt?

Most clients can tolerate the slight prickly or stinging sensation without any difficulty, but we do use a cooling system to cool the area and decrease your discomfort.

Will the laser damage my skin?

No. Your skin will turn red in the treated area, but this subsides within a few minutes up to a few hours, and then returns to normal. The laser is not invasive, so you can simply re-apply your make-up, and continue your normal daily activities following your office visit.

Is anyone a candidate?

Since the laser is attracted to the pigment in the hair follicle, light hair color (red, very blonde, white or gray) may not have enough pigment to be successfully treated with the laser. If this applies to you, we may want to test a spot to see if your hair responds to the laser.