FAQ

How Is Laser Hair Removal Different From Waxing, Shaving Or Electrolysis?
Laser hair removal permanently removes large areas of hair at a time.

Waxing pulls the hair follicles out at the root. While this can destroy a very limited few hair follicles if they are pulled out completely, waxing usually just results in re-growth within a few weeks. Shaving cuts hair just below the surface of the skin. Hair typically reappears within the next 24-48 hours. Electrolysis uses an electric current to destroy hair at the root by inserting a probe into the follicle. However, electrolysis can only remove one hair at a time and often burns the area surrounding the follicle. Laser hair removal uses laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair from areas where the light is targeted. When the light beam hits the hair follicle (where hair growth originates), the intense heat destroys the hair follicle instantly for areas that can be as small as an upper lip or as large as an entire leg.


How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
It’s a simple formula: heat + hair follicle pigment = bye bye hair!

Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigment, called melanin, in hair. What this really means is that the laser uses heat to seek out the hair follicles that are active. The heat then permanently disables the hair follicle by targeting the melanin (pigment) within the follicle. The reason several treatments are needed is because only about 30% of hair follicles are active at any given time.


Will Laser Hair Removal Work For Me?
Lasers target melanin (pigment) in hair.

Laser hair removal relies upon targeting the melanin or pigment in the hair. For this reason laser hair removal is not effective on light, red, blond, gray or white hair because of the lack of melanin within the follicle.


What Areas Can Or Cannot Be Treated With A Laser?
Almost anywhere except eyes can become hair free!

Laser hair removal is great because it can safely remove hair from almost any part of the body such as: the bikini area, upper lip, cheeks, chin, neck, back, buttocks, and more! Laser hair removal cannot be used for areas around the eyes or areas that have light or white hair.


On Average, How Many Laser Hair Removal Treatments Are Needed?
Four to six treatments on average are needed.

The average treatment sessions are spaced 6-8 weeks apart (for body) and 4-6 weeks apart (for face and neck). Multiple treatments are necessary because the follicles that were dormant during your first treatment will begin to enter their active phase and grow hair. Each laser hair removal session is repeated 4-6 times, killing the once dormant follicles one cycle at a time.


How Does Laser Hair Removal Feel?
Mild discomfort but with great results!

Laser hair removal itself is incredibly tolerable with many people reporting mild to no discomfort or a mild tinge on the skin like a rubber band snapping. The first session tends to be the most uncomfortable simply because you haven’t experienced it before. Most people also report that laser hair removal is more comfortable and tolerable than waxing or epilation.


What Type Of Equipment Is Used?
The MiniGentleLASE which is fast and strong as well as very effective.

We use Candela MiniGentleLASE, this laser is FDA approved for all skin types and considered to be the industry’s premier choice in laser hair removal technology. The Candela MiniGentleLASE uses the alexandrite laser, which is the fastest and strongest available in the world.


What Can I Expect On My First Visit?
A physician performs a skin test and determines what process will be best for you.

Prior to your first treatment, your skin color and hair thickness will be examined to determine the appropriate laser settings. A physician will perform a “skin test” at various laser energy levels on your skin during your complimentary consultation. This will determine the level of energy that is best for you and your hair.


What Do I Need To Do In Preparation For A Laser Treatment?
Your skin needs to be un-tanned, your hair needs to be un-treated and those with perioral herpes history need to be on antiviral treatment.

In preparation for each treatment, it is important that you follow a few simple instructions to ensure you have the best results. Avoid sun exposure, tanning salons, and tanning creams. The risk of skin complications increases if you have had a change in skin color, a sunburn, or initial sun exposure within 30-60 days of a treatment. If you have been over exposed to the sun or have tanned, your appointment may need to be rescheduled. Do not pluck, wax, or bleach 15-30 days before treatment. These methods of hair removal take the hair shaft out of the follicle. For the laser treatment to be effective, the hair shaft must remain in the follicle. You may shave between treatments as needed because shaving only removes the hair above the skin and does not affect the follicle. Shave the area to be treated (except face and neck) 2-5 days before treatment. If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be started the day before treatment and continued after treatment. Contact your primary care physician for advice.


Could You Please Describe The Procedure For Me?
The laser pulses while coolant aerates over your skin followed by a soothing topical application.

Before the treatment begins, your laser specialist will ensure that protective eyewear is in place. Each pulse of the laser covers an area approximately the size of a quarter. While the laser is pulsing, cryogen coolant aerates across the treatment area to aid in comfort and skin cooling. This laser process is the fastest in the industry; for example, both underarms can be treated in about 5 minutes. Most guests tolerate the procedure well, but if it is too uncomfortable for you the nurse can modify the laser settings. Immediately after a treatment, hydrocortisone or aloe vera gel will be applied to soothe your skin.