Laser Hair Removal

Who should choose Laser Hair Removal?

·        Men or Women who want hair removed from commonly shaved areas such as legs, face, or underarms.

·         People who want hair removed from specific or sensitive areas such as ears, eye brows,  bikini line, chest or nipples.

·         Those with various concerns about hair on areas such as the back or arms.

Why choose CoolGlide Excel Laser Hair Removal?

·           CoolGlide Excel treats large areas safely and effectively without many of the concerns or limitations of older laser technology.

·           Unlike other technologies, CoolGlide Excel works on people with light, dark, or tanned skin and is excellent for use on coarse or fine hair.

·           Due to its unique design and longer wavelength, CoolGlide Excel is one of the only lasers on the market that can treat men and women of all skin shades and tones safely and effectively. Even patients with a suntan!!

·           Patient comfort is improved with the CoolGlide Excel's cooled handpiece.

·           Common methods such as shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are only temporary hair removal solutions and must be repeated frequently. CoolGlide Excel laser hair removal treatments offer long term results.

·           Electrolysis is painful and invasive, often requiring years of treatment. The results of a few minutes of treatment with the CoolGlide Excel laser hair removal system would take over an hour with electrolysis.

Result

·           Hair growth may be eliminated and most patients will experience a significant reduction in hair density

·           Although some patients may not experience complete hair removal, hair re-growth will be lighter and thinner.

·           Four to six treatments spaced four weeks apart produce the optimum result.

Pre – Treatment

·         Avoid the sun for 4-6 weeks before and after treatment or until your physician allows it.              

·         You MUST avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment.                         

·         If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.          

·         You should discuss your desired results and the improvements you expect to achieve with the treating physician. Together you and the physician can decide if your expectations will be met and if this laser treatment is the best option for you.

Procedure Description

The CoolGlide Excel cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. A powerful pulse of light targets unwanted hair without harming your skin. A built-in cooling tip helps protect the skin and minimize discomfort.

No anesthesia or pain medication is required although some patients use a topical anesthetic cream or lotion when sensitive areas are treated. Afterward, an ice pack or cooling gel may be applied to soothe the treated area.

Recuperation and Healing

Redness and swelling similar to sunburn may occur in some patients. These may last a few hours or more. The laser may leave red marks that typically clear in a few days. Major side-effects are extremely uncommon.

It will be a few days to a few weeks before the destroyed hair begins to fall out, depending on the hair growth cycle. Some patients confuse this with re-growth but that isn't the case. Hair growth will be reduced after the first visit and significantly reduced after the treatment cycle.

The area should be protected from sunlight after the treatment. After four days, you may begin shaving but you should not wax, pluck, or use hair removing creams on the treatment area.

Payment, Insurance, and Financing

Laser hair removal is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment but financing is available. For more information, ask our staff.

Possible Risks and Complications

The specific risks and the suitability of Laser hair removal for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.