Laser FAQs
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser Hair Removal is the latest technological advance in hair removal, which produces permanent reuslts. This new technology os designed to remove unwanted hair faster, more comfortably and efficiently than other methods currently available. Because it clears large areas of hair in a matter of minutes, laser hair reduction is very cost effective.
Laser hair removal treatments are most effective during the active growth phase. Because the hair cycles through three phases; active growth, regression and resting, it takes a number of treatments to produce an effective permanentsolution.
How Does It Work?
A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The pigment located in hair follicles absorbs the light emitted by the laser. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling several follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair's re-growth. Laser hair removal has no affect on blond or white hairs, due to the lack of pigment.
The clinic os proud to offer the world's leading laser, the Coherent LightSheet Diode Laser, for permanent hair reduction.
What Can You Expect?
The length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated. Because the laser tends to treat hair follicles that are in an active growth phase, more than one treatment may be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter this growth phase.
Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling, which disappear in a short time. Most people return to normal activity right away.
Is it safe?
Yes, the LightSheer Diode is FDA approved for permanent hair reduction. Its' special contact cooling handpiece directs the laser energy to the hair root while protecting and cooling the surrounding skin.
Are all lasers created equal?
The LightSheer Diode L aser has revolutionized how hair removal is now being performed by providing a more cost effective method of removing hair.
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Electrolysis FAQs
What is Electrolysis?
Electrolysis was the first method developed for permanent hair removal. The first person to use electrolysis was Dr. Charles Michel (1833-1913) an opthalmologist, who used it to remove ingrown eyelashes from his patients eyes. It is now being used to remove hair on all other areas of the body.
How does it work?
In electrolysis, a fine wire filament is inserted into the hair follicle, where electrical energy is passed down the filament destroying the hair's root. The goal of Electrolysis is to destroy the hair root to
prevent further re-growth.
What can you expect?
Initially, frequent visits are required to eliminate the hair from the desired treatment site. The treatment itself can cause a slight tingling sensation. Most clients tolerate the procedure well, but because some areas of the body are more sensitive, topical anesthesia is always available which minimizes any discomfort.
There are no limitations to color of hair treated with electrolysis. The after-effects of the treatment are minor. They may include redness and swelling, which disappear quickly. This technique offers precision because each hair is treated individually. This is an important factor when shaping eyebrows.
Is it safe?
Yes, all clients are assured a pre-sterilized disposable needle and sterilized foreceps. Each treatment is performed under aseptic conditions, including the use of disposable gloves for client protection.
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