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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LASER HAIR REMOVAL?
Laser hair removal has always worked best on light skin
and dark hair. However, the CoolGlide
technology now allows us to treat all skin types including black and suntanned
skin. A nurse will evaluate your
skin type and hair color prior to treatment.
People with blond hair or light red hair should expect
to see less results than people with dark hair. Gray and white hair cannot be treated, as there
is no melanin in that color hair.
The treatment may feel like a mild sting or a rubber
band snap for a fraction of a second.
There is a built-in cooling tip to help protect the skin and minimize
discomfort. However, depending
upon the coarseness and density of the hair, discomfort will vary. A topical anesthetic cream is available if you
think you might need it.
The length of a treatment varies depending on the area
to be treated. They can range from
an upper lip, which takes 10-15 minutes, to legs or a back, which can
take from1-2 hours. Very often
follow-up treatments are shorter and less expensive as there is less hair
to treat.
Four to five treatments spaced at least six weeks apart
are necessary to assure the best results.
This is due to the cycles of hair growth. The laser can only treat hairs in the active
phase of growth.
You may notice no immediate change after your treatment.
Your skin may get slightly red or even develop a crust and peel.
The laser may leave red marks on your skin. These will clear up in a few days. The hair that has been destroyed will not fall
out for 2-3 weeks. Don’t worry
if you do not see an obvious change after your first treatment.
The permanency of the treatment varies among patients.
From some, they may never need to shave, pluck or wax that area
again. For others, it may simply
mean a significant decrease in the frequency with which they have to shave
or pluck. Everyone gets some re-growth
with time regardless of the technology used.
However, hair that grows back will be much finer and less concentrated.
Avoid sunning for at least two weeks prior to treatment.
If you must be in the sun, use a sun block of at least spf30.
A day or two of growth is all that is needed to permit
us to see what area you want to have treated. Remember, it is not necessary for you to come
in for treatment with significant visible hair.
Remove all makeup prior to any facial treatment.
If you have been on Accutane or have had Gold Therapy
in the last six months, please let us know.
If
you need further information or would like to schedule an appointment,
please send your e-mail to info@nb-obgyn.com
or
Call us at (949) 689-2095
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