Laser Hair Removal

Skin Care and Laser Center has been doing Laser Hair Removal since 1997. Treatment is comfortable and destroys hair follicles in a fraction of the time of other methods using only the gentle power of laser light. It is non-invasive, requires fewer treatments, does not cause in-growing hair, is suitable for large areas, and offers greater accuracy. In most cases five to nine treatments are necessary for 75% to 95% permanent hair reductions.

Our experinced and knowledgable laser specialists for 11 years of continuous laser hair removal practice(almost from the time laser hair removal got FDA approval for practice), are there to answer you all questions and concerns about the procedure.

Gentle LASE Plus and Gentle Yag by Candela and Palomar Sturlux IPL system are FDA approved methods for permanent hair reduction. Click here to learn more about the equipment, the procedure, and what a basic session will be like.

Using laser and IPL- based technologies chosen specifically for your hair and skin type, we can rid your body of unwanted hair from head to toe. The permanent solution for unwanted hair for all skin types including tanned.

Laser Hair Removal F.A.Q.

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser Hair Removal also called Permanent Hair Removal or Laser Hair Surgery: is application of Laser or IPL light for permanent hair removal.

How does the laser hair removal treatment work?

Lasers produce intense mono-chromatic, coherent and collimated beams of light. While IPL (intense pulse light) produce SEVERAL wavelengthes.

Lasers and IPLs designed for permanent hair removal emit wavelengths of light designed to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair (melanin) which changes to heat and destroys hair follicles Permanently.

Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?

Both men and women seek laser hair removal services to have unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done on the eyebrow, hairline, top of the nose, lips, chin, ear lobes, face, neck, back, shoulders, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, legs, breast, arms, hands, fingers and toes.

How should I prepare for treatment?

You should shave the area to be treated 1-3 days before treatment No waxing or removing hair with the root with any other way is allowed 4-6 weeks before and throughout the course of treatment as hair needs to be in place to be targeted by laser. The area should be shaved as closely as possible so that laser can target the most energy towards the hair follicle and not waste energy on the part of the hair above the skin's surface.

What do I expect after treatment?

Within 2-3.5 weeks, you should experience shedding of treated hair. At first, hair will look like it's growing back in, but it is just coming through the skin to shed. Shedding starts at about 1.5 weeks and can last until 3.5 weeks post-treatment or so. Exfoliating and/or scrubbing gently in the shower with a loofa can help speed up the process. After shedding finishes, you might experience little black dots still “stuck” in the skin. These are commonly referred to as “pepperspots” and will shed eventually, but might take a bit longer. Exfoliate to help those out as well.

Why do I need several treatments?

Most people need at least 6-8 initial treatments. This is because hair grows in 3 phases:anagen, catagen and telogen.But hair is only killed in the first “anagen” active growing phase. Several treatments are needed to target ALL hair in the active growth phase. Approximately 3-8 weeks after every treatment, additional treatment is required to eliminate the hairs that came out of the dormant phase and are now active. After 6-8 treatments or so, one should experience a considerable percentage of hair reduction.

Is laser hair removal treatment painful?

Everyone's pain threshold is different, but generally laser hair removal is not much more painful than waxing, but the sensation is different. People are often amazed at how little our laser hair removal systems hurt compared to their previous experiences with lasers.

Is treatment with laser safe?

Laser hair removal is safe for the skin. There are many advances in laser hair removal technology for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from laser energies used in our systems.

What are the possible causes of excessive hair growth?

The causes of excessive hair growth pattern are many and varied, including: Heredity, Pregnancy, hormonal imbalances, Reactions to certain medications, Excessive temporary removal methods like waxing, tweezing, creams and depilatories, etc.