Think about the amount of time, money, and energy you spend every day shaving, waxing, or tweezing away unwanted hair. Don’t forget the cost of razors, shave creams, endless treatments, annoying stubble, in-grown hairs and razor burn–every week, day, month…it’s mind-boggling. Especially now that you no longer have to. With YAG laser hair removal therapy, our spa-clients never have to shave again. Aesthetic Elegance, SkinFit Med~Spa in Plano uses the easiest, safest and most advanced laser hair removal technology on the market. We treat both men and women of most ages and all skin types and tones. Yes, guys: this includes your face! YAG Laser hair removal is also safe and effective for teens and even the darkest of skin pigments. Under the direction of our on-site physician Dr. Maryann Prewitt, our skilled team of Advanced Medical Aestheticians is a cut above chain MedSpas. NO MORE SHAVING – a time saver and confidence booster!
What is laser hair removal?
Many methods have been devised to remove unwanted hair, from waxing and shaving to electrolysis. Unfortunately, waxing and shaving are not long term solutions and while electrolysis is variably effective, it involves significant time, discomfort and expense. Leading edge technology involves the use of laser light to remove unwanted hair. A high energy laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat which disables the follicle, effectively treating the unwanted hair and leaving the surrounding skin protected and unchanged.
The best results for hair removal have been achieved on darker, finer hair but other factors may influence the treatment process and are generally best evaluated and discussed in person. Any area of unwanted hair can be treated including face, bikini area, legs, armpits, back, neck, chest, feet and hands. The number of treatments required for each area depends upon your skin, hair coloring and coarseness of the hair.
How many treatments do I need?
Most areas require at least 3-6 treatments, but the number each person requires depends on various factors such as your hair’s thickness, the area treated and your hairs growth cycle. Not all hairs are actively growing at the same time, but actually go through 3 distinct phases; growth, regression and resting. Laser treatment works by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments are necessary to disable all hair follicles in a given area of the body.
What is the treatment like?
When you arrive for your treatment, digital photos will be taken of the area to be treated as a means of tracking your progress. You will then be given safety eyewear to protect your eyes during the procedure from the intense laser light. During the procedure, the laser hand piece cools and soothes as it glides over your skin. When the pulse is delivered, clients can sometimes experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation, however our innovative cooling system keeps this to a minimum. The procedure can take as little as 10 minutes or up to several hours depending on the area treated.
What happens before treatment?
Our highly trained staff will consult with you to determine a treatment plan. Sunscreen must be used daily; any amount of suntan will interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment and increase adverse reactions. Do not wax, pluck, or have electrolysis for at least four weeks prior to treatment or between laser treatments as the hair follicle needs to be in place for optimal results. Please shave 24 to 48 hours prior to your scheduled treatment time. Laser hair removal should not be performed on patients with the following conditions:
- a history of keloid scarring
- active infection or a history of herpes simplex in the treatment area
- hypersensitivity to bleaching agents
- use of Accutane within the preceding 6 months
What happens after treatment?
Immediately following your laser treatment, the area may appear a bit red. A cool compress and moisturizing lotion is applied. Treated areas should be washed twice a day with cool water and a mild soap. Use our lotion twice daily to treated areas for 3 to 5 days or until healing is complete. Treated areas should be protected from direct exposure to sunlight. Sunscreen with SPF greater than 15 should be used at all times on the treated areas. Hair will begin to fall out of the follicles within the next week.
How does hair growth effect laser hair removal treatments?
Every hair goes through 3 cycles of growth. The hair you can see is either in its active anagen growth cycle (still attached to the hair follicle) or in its inactive cataqen phase (already separated from the follicle). Inactive hair will fall out on its own as it has completed its growth cycle and already disengaged from the follicle. Beneath the surface of the skin are the dormant hair follicles that have not entered a growth cycle. The laser targets the hair you can see, meaning it will remove both the active and inactive hairs. Hair in an active growth cycle will not grow back as the laser will destroy the hair follicle beneath the skin. Inactive hair will be removed; however, it will grow back as the follicle is still intact. As the hair moves through its cycles, repeated sessions are necessary to treat the follicles when they enter the growth phase. To see long-term results, you can expect at least 3 treatments with the laser.
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