Laser
Laser Hair Removal
Permanent hair reduction using targeted laser energy that damages hair follicles at the root. Safe, effective, and long-lasting for face and body.
Permanent hair reduction using targeted laser energy that damages hair follicles at the root. Safe, effective, and long-lasting for face and body.
Laser hair removal works by directing concentrated light energy into hair follicles. The melanin (pigment) in the hair absorbs the light, converting it to heat, which damages the follicle and inhibits future growth. Because follicles must be in an active growth phase to be affected, multiple sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart are required.
Treatment areas include the upper lip, chin, neck, underarms, legs, bikini line, Brazilian, arms, back, and chest. Each area requires a slightly different approach and session count. Face treatments typically need more sessions than body areas due to hormonal hair growth patterns.
After a full course of 6 to 8 sessions, most clients achieve 80 to 90 percent permanent hair reduction. Some fine maintenance touch-up sessions once or twice a year keep results maximized long-term, particularly for hormonally influenced areas.
Shave the treatment area 24 hours before your appointment. Do not wax, thread, or tweeze for 4 weeks prior — the follicle must contain the hair root. Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before. Come with clean skin and no lotions or deodorant on the day of treatment.
Your provider applies a cooling gel to the treatment area and passes the laser handpiece in sections. Each pulse delivers a quick flash of energy. The built-in cooling tip protects the surface of the skin. Most areas are completed in 15 to 45 minutes. Some clients request a topical numbing cream for sensitive areas.
Mild redness and a sensation similar to mild sunburn typically resolve within a few hours. Hair sheds progressively over 2 to 3 weeks after each session. Between sessions, shave only — no waxing or plucking. Avoid sun exposure and use SPF on treated areas. Each session reduces density further until the full reduction goal is reached.
Our specialists are ready to create a personalized plan for your skin goals.
