FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does the diode hair removal laser get rid of my hair?
The laser uses gentle light to damage the hair follicle. This disables the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that area.

Is treatment with the laser safe?
Treatment is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the laser technology that make it one of the safest laser hair removal systems available for all skin colors. There are no long-term health hazards from light used in the laser. It has been used for decades in medicine, surgery, and aesthetics without adversity.

What kind of results can I expect from laser treatment?
Each hair removal laser treatment will result in less hair coming back, as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer, and slower growing with each treatment. It takes more than one treatment to affect all the follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance after 4-8 treatments, but individual results vary depending on medical and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.

How frequently do I need treatments?
The treatments are usually performed about every 6 to 8 weeks, but this depends on individual factors that we will discuss with you during consultation.

What happens after each treatment?
Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will "shed" some hairs over the next 3-4 weeks, and you may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you wait for your next treatment. In the weeks following treatment, hair shafts may extrude from the damaged follicles and may mimic the appearance of regrowth. These may be left to fall out, or they may simply be plucked. The area can be treated again when the dormant follicles become active, usually about a month on the face and longer for other body areas.

What else should I know about laser hair removal?
It is very important to avoid both sun and sunless tanning 1-2 weeks prior to your procedure. It is also important to note that because the pigment in the hair is the target for the laser, gray or white hair, which lacks pigment, cannot be effectively treated with any laser. We also recommend shaving as opposed to plucking or waxing prior to the procedure.

Who should get laser treatment for hair removal?
Anyone who wants a solution to shaving, waxing, plucking, or electrolysis. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from treatment which we will discuss with you during your consultation.