Laser Hair Removal & Electrolysis

ALL parts of the body can be treated with these lasers. In women, the most common areas for treatment are upper lip, chin, bikini line, arms and legs, and underarms. In men, the most common areas for treatment are shoulders and back, and the beard area.

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The primary benefits of laser hair removal include:
• Larger areas may be treated with less discomfort than with electrolysis, waxing or tweezing.
• Lasers combines speed, comfort and long lasting results.
• Lasers works on any area of the body where a hair-free appearance is desired.

Laser hair removal offers you a long-term reduction in both the amount of hair, and also in many cases a reduction in thickness and color of hair shafts which do grow back.

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Removing hair by electrolysis is like mowing grass - one blade at a time. Electrolysis is very useful with white and very pale blonde hair (which does not absorb laser light efficiently). We refer patients for electrolysis if we believe the laser cannot be of help, or after we have removed all of the dark hairs that are treatable with the laser. Electrolysis is a tedious process and a difficult undertaking for patients. Even a small area like the face, for example, in the case of a woman with heavy facial hair, may require electrolysis for 2 -3 hours per week for 2 years, with further treatments over an undetermined period of time, for a total treatment time exceeding 200 hours. Hair removal is much faster with a laser because each "pulse" of laser light disables a large numbers of hair follicles and pulses can be delivered as often as once every second.

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Short-term side effects may include a slight reddening of the skin or local swelling called perifollicular edema which typically lasts less than an hour, although it may infrequently last a few days. Another potential side effect can be increased or decreased pigment in the treated area. This is seldom a major cosmetic problem, and generally resolves after a few months. The light from the laser does not cause cancer. Unlike plucking, waxing and sugaring, laser hair removal does not run the risk of making hair grow back thicker, darker or quicker. After laser treatment, hair growth will frequently be delayed, and when the hair does grow back, it is often lighter, finer and less dense.

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No, most patients experience an 80-90% reduction in the amount of hair in a given area, and a reduction in the thickness and color of the remaining hair, but should not expect to be "hair free". It has been suggested that a 6 month follow-up may be sufficient to assess final outcome after the final laser hair removal session, because once regrowth has stabilized (usually within 6 months), there is usually little or no change in hair counts at 6,12, and 24 months.

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"Permanent hair removal" means: "All the hair is gone, forever" . There is no hair removal method (including laser) which can guarantee "permanent hair removal". The most realistic description of the results after laser treatment is: "long-term hair reduction". This means: "After four to six treatments the total amount of hair is greatly reduced - generally by 70% to 90% - and hair which does grow is often much finer and lighter in color." Most people are very pleased with this degree of improvement, as long as they know that this is what to expect before they have laser hair removal treatment. It is important for you to realize that after having between four and six treatment sessions it is VERY LIKELY that there WILL BE a very substantial reduction in both the amount of hair and also a reduction in the thickness and color of the hair in the treated areas. We do know that stable, long-term hair reduction commonly lasts for at least two years, and some patients who had their last treatment 10 years ago are still enjoying a high degree of hair reduction.

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• The desired degree of hair reduction (as the amount of hair declines, some people become very enthusiastic and want even LESS hair than they had originally planned on).
• Hair color (people with naturally light colored hair need more treatments)
• Ethnic and genetic background (people with dark skin sometimes need more treatments).
• Hormonal status
• Area being treated
• Hair density
• Age
• Weight (obesity can increase hair growth)
• Medication (for example medicines like Dilantin and cyclosporine can increase hair growth)

Additional "touchup" treatments on small troublesome areas are treated at reduced rates. There is no safety limit on the number of treatments a person can have.

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The unique design of the Candela GentleLASE allows treatment of people with most skin colors, and treatment of even light brown hair. Because hair which is naturally blonde, light red or white does not have enough pigment in the roots, it cannot be reliably treated with any type of laser. Fewer treatments are needed when the hair is dark and the skin is light colored. The GentleYAG treats darker skin types and those with suntanned skin. We frequently treat young, preteen girls who have developed dark hair on the upper lips. Those with ingrown hair and folliculitis are good candidates for laser hair removal.

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You can return to work the same day and resume all your regular activities. Please do not tan the skin or use tanning creams between treatments. Tanning between treatments can increase the risk of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin coloration. Hair Removal Cost Comparisons Comparing Laser Hair Removal, Electrolysis,

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*Electrolysis is permanent, so it doesn't require a full five years. Facial hair removal electrolysis numbers based on rate of $45 per session for two years. Leg and back electrolysis based on 3 years of treatment.

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