 Laser Hair Removal
 Laser hair removal is a non-inveaisve procedure designed to remove unwanted hair from the face and body. Commonly treated areas include the face, neck, abdomen, breasts and arms as well as the bikini region. At Associated Plastic Surgeons & Consultants, we use the Light Sheer Diode system as well as IPL for laser hair removal.
At Associated Plastic Surgeons, we perform laser hair removal at our MediSpa. The procedure may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or more depending on the areas being treated. Anesthesia is not necessary as the treatment produces only a slight tingling sensation, though topical anesthesia is available if desired, particularly for more sensitive areas of the body.
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During treatment, the Light Sheer Diode Laser emits a highly concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles. With each pulse of the laser, the pigment is vaporized and several follicles are disabled, thus eliminating or significantly reducing the hair’s re-growth. The Light Sheer Diode Laser is equipped with a special contact-cooling hand piece that protects and cools the surrounding skin. As hair growth is cyclical, more than one treatment will be necessary as only hair follicles in the active growth phrase are treated with each session. Immediately after the laser hair removal treatment, there may be some minor redness or swelling which tends to fade quickly. Patients are typically able to return to work and most other normal activities immediately after treatment.
Frequently Asked Laser Hair Removal Questions
What is laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal is a procedure which can remove unwanted hair on areas of the face and body including the face, neck, chest, underarms, back, bikini line and legs. We use the Light Sheer Diode laser at Associated Plastic Surgeons & Consultants.
Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
Candidates for laser hair removal include men and women who are looking to remove unwanted hair from the face and/or body. It's also important that laser hair removal candidates be in good physical health, psychologically stable and have realistic expectations.
What form of anesthesia is laser hair removal performed with?
Laser hair removal does not require that anesthesia be used as it produces just a slight tingling sensation during treatment. However, patients may opt for a topical anesthetic, particularly if a more sensitive area of the body is being treated.
How is laser hair removal performed?
During the laser hair removal procedure, the Light Sheer Diode Laser is passed over the treatment area and emits pulses of highly concentrated light that is absorbed the pigment in the hair follicles. This vaporizes the pigment, disabling several follicles at a time and eliminating or significantly reducing hair growth. At the same time, the special contact-cooling hand piece continually protects and cools the surrounding skin. Because the laser treats only hair that is in the active growth phase, additional sessions may be necessary.
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