If you have areas of unwanted hair that are difficult to treat with other methods (plucking, waxing or shaving), laser hair reduction is a solution. The procedure involves pressing a hand-held laser instrument against the skin, often with a cooling device or cool gel.
The light energy passes through the skin to the pigment in the hair root and destroys it. This prevents regrowth of the hair.
Painless
Unlike waxing, shaving, and plucking, laser hair removal doesn’t cause pain. Instead, it emits a burst of light that targets hair follicles and destroys them. This leaves the skin smooth and hair-free without causing redness or irritation.
The device is simple to use. You just slide it over the area you want to treat, pull the trigger and a beam of light will flash on the surface of the skin. It feels like a bright flash, but it’s completely painless (though you may have to hold it for long periods of time).
Another option is electrolysis, which involves inserting a small probe into each individual hair follicle and then using a shortwave radio frequency to destroy it. However, this is a very expensive treatment and must be performed by a licensed practitioner. It also has the potential to leave scarring or discoloration. Laser treatments are safer and more reliable, but they aren’t always effective for everyone. It’s important to consult a dermatologist to determine whether laser treatment is right for you.
Fast
Unwanted hair growth is a problem for many people. Shaving and waxing can be painful, time-consuming and only provide short-term results. Laser hair removal offers a safe, quick and effective solution. It is also permanent and pain-free, if done properly.
During the laser treatment, the melanin in the hair follicles is absorbed and transformed into thermal energy. This destroys the follicle and prevents future growth. LUVO’s FDA cleared laser or IPL technology is safe for all skin types and hair colors.
The results are fast and noticeable, especially on dark-skinned patients. However, some people may experience increased hair growth after the procedure. This is due to a hormonal imbalance in the body and can be addressed by consulting with a dermatologist.
During the process, a qualified practitioner will move a laser device over your face or body. This light-based machine is much faster than electrolysis, which requires a needle to be inserted into each hair follicle and then given an electric shock. Some machines claim to offer permanent hair reduction, but that is impossible since only actively growing follicles respond to the treatment.
Long-lasting
Unlike electrolysis, laser hair reduction is a permanent method of reducing unwanted hair. The specialized treatment is virtually painless and performed as a comfortable in-house procedure.
The neodymium-YAG laser emits light pulses that are absorbed by the pigment (dye) in your unwanted hair. The energy is converted into thermic energy that destroys the hair follicle and prevents it from producing more hair. The skin around the applicator is protected by an active cooling system for your comfort and safety.
While many people see results after one session, multiple treatments set a few months apart are recommended to achieve the best outcomes. This is because hair grows in cycles and only certain hair follicles are in the active growth phase at any given time.
During your initial consultation, we can determine the optimal number of treatment sessions required to achieve your desired results. We recommend scheduling appointments six to eight weeks apart so that all active hair follicles are treated. This helps to ensure your hair reduction results are both long-lasting and sustainable. Your skincare professional will discuss this further during your personalized treatment plan.
Safe
Laser hair removal is extremely safe for your skin when performed by a licensed and experienced provider. It uses a focused beam of light to disable the pigment located in the hair follicles, making them unable to grow more unwanted hairs. The laser’s hand-piece also cools the upper layer of your skin before, during and after each pulse to protect the outer surface.
A reputable provider will only use FDA-approved laser equipment, which has been thoroughly tested and is proven to be safe for the most common skin types. However, it is important to note that laser treatment cannot be used on pregnant women or those who are taking photosensitizing medications.
Shaving and waxing are time-consuming and only provide temporary results, but laser hair reduction offers a permanent solution. It is pain-free, easy, and fast — and it doesn’t leave you feeling self-conscious after a session. Embrace your inner beauty and reclaim the time and money that are wasted on traditional hair removal methods! Schedule a consultation for laser hair removal at Grant Regional Health Center today.
Reliable
Laser hair reduction can treat hundreds of hair follicles in less than one second, making it safe and fast. A numbing topical may be applied before treatment, and the hand-held device is placed on your skin to deliver light energy waves that penetrate deep into the dermis and heat up the overactive hair follicles, causing them to stop producing hair. The device has a contact cooling system that protects the upper layer of your skin, and ensures safety and comfort.
There are various technologies that can be used for laser hair removal, including the alexandrite, diode, and neodymium-doped yttrium aluminium garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers. Among these, the 810 nm novel scanning diode laser is the current gold standard preference due to its deep penetration and effective targeting of the hair follicle. This laser produces no epidermal injury and can safely be used on darker phototypes (V).
It is important to note that although laser treatments reduce hair growth, they do not destroy every single hair follicle. Some hair follicles will grow back, but they will be lighter and thinner than the original hairs.