Messy, painful and ineffective hair removal methods are now a thing of the past. Today, IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) treats unwanted hair with quick and safe bursts of light. Involving little downtime, you can continue with most of your regular activities immediately after your Laser Hair Removal treatment. Best of all, this non-invasive and effective approach yields permanent hair reduction and long-term hair removal – anywhere on the body.
Those with a higher Fitzpatrick or those with a tan are not a good candidate for our Laser Hair Removal device. The laser will not be able to treat blonde, red, white or gray hair as it only picks up on darker pigment. For best results, Laser Hair Removal treatments are customized according to skin color, hair texture and body site. We recommend a complimentary consultation to be sure you are a candidate for this treatment. Typically, the lower your Fitzpatrick score is and the darker your hair is, the better candidate you will be.
While pain tolerance is different for everyone, most people tolerate Laser Hair Removal well, describing the sensation as a rubber band snap to the skin. We use a cooling machine with treatment help keep you as comfortable as possible.
All hair follicles go through periods of dormancy and growth. As the Laser Hair Removal pulsed light only affects hair follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment, resting follicles must enter the growth phase before they can be effectively treated. For this reason, treatment must be repeated every 6-8 weeks for a series of at least 8 treatments depending on the person and the area. Hair reduction results are not guaranteed.
Before Your Appointment:
· It is imperative that you avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your appointment, and during the entire duration of your series of hair removal treatments. You will be rescheduled if you come to your appointment with an active sunburn or tan.
· Avoid use of Antibiotics such as Tetracycline or Minocycline for 2 weeks prior to your treatment.
· Patients must be off Accutane for at least 6 months prior to the treatment.
· Do not wax, tweeze, undergo electrolysis, bleach, or use depilatory creams on treatment area for two weeks prior to your treatment.
· Wear SPF of 30 or higher every day.
The Day of Your Appointment:
· On the day of or before your hair removal treatment, shave the areas to be treated. If the area is not shaved, there will be a prep fee.
· Please complete all paperwork prior to your appointment so that you may enjoy the entire allotted appointment time.
· Allow for 30-90 minutes for your appointment depending on the areas being treated.
· Pre treatment photos will be taken.
· You will be given protective eye shields to wear during your treatment.
After Care Instructions:
· Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat for 2 weeks post treatment.
· Avoid hot showers, saunas, exercise, and any other activities that could raise your internal temperature for 24 hours post treatment.
· Do not use harsh scrubs or acids for 72 hours post treatment. These include exfoliating scrubs, Tretinion, Retin-A, Benzoyl Peroxide, Glycolic/Salicylic acid, or Astringents.
· Wear SPF 30 or greater, even on cloudy days!
· Avoid shaving for a minimum of 24 hours post treatment.
