The laser that is used for hair removal is a focused beam of light that is aimed at the pigment in the hair. The light turns to heat and goes to the root of the hair. The skin around the hair remains cool. The heat kills the follicle, so it cannot regrow hair. When …show more content…
You can have a consultation with our specialist to discuss the hair you would like to have removed. There are lasers that can pinpoint one hair as well as lasers that can treat an area about the size of a quarter. Small areas such as the upper lip, chin and eyebrows can be treated in about 15 minutes. Larger areas such as the back, legs and chest may take about an hour.
The laser requires the hair to have a follicle, so you should not pluck, wax or have electrolysis for six weeks before treatment. You may shave because this doesn’t affect the follicle. We also recommend that you avoid direct sunlight on the area you plan to treat for at least six weeks before treatment. This is one reason we recommend you have laser hair removal treatments during the winter. By the time summer arrives, you will have had enough treatments to have smooth, hairless skin.
We can help you get rid of unwanted hair. Laser hair removal will permanently reduce excess hair and free you from constant attention to shaving, plucking and