Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal

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If you're tired of shaving, waxing or plucking body hair only to have it return days later, you may be interested in laser hair removal. Laser Hair Removal systems use laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. Whether it's on your face, arms, legs or other areas, laser hair removal may be an option if you seek long-term results.

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The treatment is comfortable and destroys hair follicles in a fraction of the time of other methods using only the gentle power of laser light. It is non-invasive, requires fewer treatments, does not cause in-grown hair, is suitable for large areas, and offers greater accuracy. In most cases four to seven treatments are necessary for 75% to 95% permanent hair reduction.

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How does the Laser Treatment work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat to the targeted blood vessels. Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD™) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.

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Side Effects
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, and purpura (a laser bruise), in the treated area—these usually do not last more than a few days.

PATIENT PRE AND POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-Treatment Instructions

• Avoid plucking, bleaching or waxing 2 to 4 weeks prior to treatment.
• Shave the treatment site prior to treatment.
• Remove all makeup prior to treatment.
• Refrain from sunbathing for a minimum of 2 weeks before treatment.

Post-Treatment Instructions

• Apply ice packs as needed.
• After laser treatment, you should avoid rigorous scrubbing of the treated area. Cleanse the treated area gently.
• Treated hairs may take 7 to 14 days to fall out. Prior to falling out it can appear as though the hair is still growing.
• If blister or crust developed you should call the clinic where you will be instructed to apply the antibiotic ointment to the area.
• Sunscreens with at least as SPF 30 should be worn daily to protect the skin for the next 2 weeks.
• Additional treatments usually scheduled 4 weeks apart.
• Generally, 4 to 7 treatments are necessarily depending on patient's response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area being treated.

Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds and is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.

How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. For hair removal, multiple treatments are required, as the process is most effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.

What can I expect after treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours.