Laser technology now offers the safest, fastest and most effective method available to get rid of unwanted hair. This technology emits a light beam from the laser to the skin, causing the hair to absorb the light energy, damaging the follicle and prohibiting growth, without damaging the skin. The benefits of laser hair removal have made conventional hair removal methods obsolete. Laser hair removal is fast - most treatments can be completed in less than 20 minutes. It is long term - after a full series of treatments patients see 80-95% long term hair loss. It is convenient - permanent hair loss means never having to shave, wax or tweeze again; and this technology can be used on all skin types and body areas for both men and women. Finally, laser hair removal is truly affordable when compared to the costs and hassles of other methods such as electrolysis or waxing.

In preparation for your laser hair removal treatment:

• Do not tan within 1 week of your appointment
• Shave the treatment area the day before your appointment
• Do not wax or tweeze within 2 weeks of your appointment

Patients that are not candidates for laser hair removal include those who are:

• Currently taking Accutane or have taken Accutane within the last 6 months
• Have a history of or are at risk for melanoma
• Have only blonde or grey hair*

Laser hair removal technology works because dark colors attract light energy and hold it, while light colors reflect light energy. When the laser emits a light beam, the dark hair absorbs the laser energy and the follicle is damaged, prohibiting growth. That is why laser hair removal works best on patients with darker hair and lighter skin.

Understanding the hair growth cycle is key to understanding why a patient requires multiple treatment sessions in order to achieve permanent (up to 90%) hair removal.

Each hair passes through three distinct stages: anagen (the growing phase), catagen (the intermediate phase) and telogen (the shedding phase).

If the hair is in its anagen phase, then its pigments can absorb the laser and the follicle can be destroyed. When the hair is in its resting phase or catagen/telogen phase it is not capable of absorbing the laser light and no destruction of the follicle will occur. Therefore multiple treatments are required in order to treat each hair in its anagen stage.

Prices vary by gender and treatment area  and require an initial consultation for an exact quote.  Please call us at 407-909-1011 to schedule your free consultation.