Imagine never having to shave, tweeze, or wax. Kiss your razor goodbye. Toss your tweezers. Lose the wax. Forget about painful nicks and cuts, unsightly stubble and uncomfortable ingrown hair. Start laser hair removal now and achieve smooth, sleek, sexy and sensuous skin.
Laser hair removal is safe and effective. Recent advances in laser hair removal technology now make it possible to permanently reduce unwanted body hair, quickly and easily, with proven long-term results.
How does laser hair removal work and why is it safe?
Who can be treated?
What areas can be treated?
Will laser hair removal work for me?
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?
How many treatments will I need?
How does laser hair removal compare with other hair removal methods?
Is it suitable for everyone?
What about side effects?
How does laser hair removal work and why is it safe?
Lasers have been used for over a decade for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including the treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and smoothing fine lines on the face. Royal Laser Med Spa utilizes state-of-the-art technology to customize your treatment depending upon your skin type and hair density. Our laser hair removal systems emit a precise beam of pulsating light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where the energy is absorbed by melanin (or pigment) that gives color to the hair shaft. The lasers’ energy is then absorbed by the pigment in the hair and transferred to the surrounding hair follicle.
Who can be treated?
The unique design and long wavelength of lasers allow the laser to treat patients of all skin tones and types including African American, Asian, Indian, Hispanic, Caucasian, and even patients with a suntan!
What areas can be treated?
Laser hair removal can be performed on almost any area of the body for men and women – from small areas such as your upper lip, underarms, bikini area, chin, neck, and face, to larger areas such as arms, chest, back, legs, buttocks and abdomen. Facial and bikini area sessions are usually completed in less than 20 minutes; legs and larger areas can take longer.
Will laser hair removal work for me?
The procedure varies from patient to patient depending on the amount of hair and the area treated. Generally, the treatment will begin by trimming away or shaving the hair above the skin to be treated. Protective glasses will be provided to shield your eyes from the laser's bright light. Next, a cool gel (similar to an ultrasound gel) will be spread over the treatment area. The laser's hand piece will then be applied to the skin to deliver the pulses of light needed to begin disabling your unwanted hair. The best results have been achieved on dark, coarse hair, but other factors may influence the treatment process, and are generally best evaluated and discussed in person. We offer complimentary consultations.
• Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
You can return to work or resume normal activities immediately following your laser hair removal procedure. However, since some redness may occur, you may want to plan your work or social engagements accordingly. This may last from a few minutes to several days depending on the area treated and your skin's sensitivity. Post treatment instructions will be given and reviewed with you before and after each treatment.
• What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?
You must stop plucking, waxing, threading, or bleaching your hair for several weeks prior to the laser hair removal to be optimally effective. Our lasers safely treat all skin types and skin colors including dark & tanned skin. Our highly trained professionals educate you on your options and tailor a treatment program to best suit your personal needs. Together you and the team at Royal Laser Med Spa can decide if your expectations will be met and which treatment is the best option for you.
• How many treatments will I need?
The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-term benefits depend on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair’s growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence its growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hairs’ location, thickness and resilience. Most people require 3-5 treatments to achieve satisfactory results.
Each of your hair follicles is in one of 3 stages of growth at any given time. The "active growth" (Anagen) phase, "regressive" (Categen) phase, and "resting" (Telogen) phase.
The laser is most effective at disabling "actively growing" hairs during treatment. It is during Anagen that the hair shaft contains the greatest abundance of melanin, the target of the laser light. Many hair follicles are in their resting or regressive stages at any given time. The length of the growth cycles also vary slightly by body area. Your treatment plan will be customized to obtain optimal results.
Hair grows in cycles. The laser is only effective on hair in its actively growing cycle. At any one time there will only be certain hairs in that growing phase. This means that consistent treatments at appropriate intervals are absolutely necessary for the best possible results. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin, hair coloring, coarseness of the hair and density per treated area.
The laser hair removal system causes permanent reduction in the number of hairs growing in an area. Because hair grows in three phases, and each hair goes through these stages independently, it is almost impossible for one laser treatment to permanently reduce all hair in a given area. Clinical studies, which have followed patients for one year after completing two treatments, have shown that reduction in hair growth was stable for the duration of that time. While individual results may vary, patients typically find that it takes 6 to 8 treatments to get the desired results. Because of the natural growth cycles of your facial hair, six treatments spaced 4 to 13 weeks apart are generally required for a completely successful course of laser hair removal treatment.
How does laser hair removal compare with other hair removal methods?
There is no comparison! Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which must be repeated on a frequent basis. Laser hair removal offers longer lasting results for your hair removal needs. Laser Hair Removal is the best choice, less time, very effective in permanent hair reduction, inexpensive and beautiful lasting results.
• Is it suitable for everyone?
Lasers can safely and effectively treat all skin types and have adjunct systems that can help treat blond and grey hairs. We advise everyone to complete a consultation to have a full health and history screen.
• What about side effects?
Most people experience no side effects at all, though few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin. You can return to your regular activities immediately after treatment, although it is advisable to keep the skin protected from exposure to direct sunlight for a short period of time.
