Laser Hair Removal

Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair Growth
Eliminate the Hassel of Shaving

Finally a simple, easy way to permanently reduce unwanted hair.

For the treatment of permanent hair reduction and is most effective on dark or black hair. Blond, red or grey hairs are not affected by laser. On average, 4-6 sessions are required but more may be needed if skin color is darker or hair texture is finer. Facial hair is treated every 4-6 weeks, while body hair is every 6-8 weeks.

Benefit from smooth, stubble-free skin!

Unlike shaving, waxing, depilatories and plucking, laser hair removal provides a long term growth delay and permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal is fast and effective where electrolysis treats a single hair at a time, laser hair removal can cover large areas rapidly.

Laser Treatments

Curious about the treatment? Find answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What are the benefits of Laser Hair Removal over other methods of hair removal?

What does Laser Hair Removal feel like?

Laser hair removal is typically a very tolerable procedure. On a scale of 1-10 most patients rate it a 3 or 4. The procedure is often likened to a rubber band snap. Certain areas may be more sensitive (bikini, lower legs) and your physician may recommend the use of a topical numbing cream prior to treatment.

How long does treatment usually take?

Depending on the area to be treated, laser hair removal can take only a few minutes or over an hour. The most commonly treated areas, bikini line, upper lip, chin, underarms, typically require less than 20 minutes for treatment.

Can I return to work and normal activities immediately?

Yes, you can return to work and normal activities immediately. After laser hair removal, the treated site may feel like mild sunburn for 24 hours, or more. Slight redness and swelling surrounding the hair follicles is normal and is actually an indicator of a good clinical response. Although irritating preparations (glycolic acid, retinoid etc) should be avoided, makeup can be applied to the treated area shortly after treatment.

How does Laser Hair Removal work?

The laser energy is absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair follicle and converted to heat. The heat injures the hair follicle preventing its ability to produce hair.

Who can be treated?

The LightSheer is safe and effective on all skin types and tanned skin. Because it is absorbed by melanin, laser hair removal is most effective on darker hair. However the paler the skin and darker the hair, the result is achieved with less sessions and vice versa.

How many treatments will be required?

Every patient is different. In general, lighter skinned patients (Type: 1-3) will require 4-6 treatments and darker skinned patients (Type: 4-6), will required 6-8 treatments spaced approximately 4-8 weeks apart to achieve satisfactory results. Our practice cannot promise that each patient will achieve any level of permanent hair reduction; however, on average most patients can expect to achieve a 50-90% permanent reduction in the number of hairs following a full course of treatment within the prescribe time.

Face & Neck areas: every 4 weeks
Body areas: every 8 weeks

Therefore, when a patient does not follow the above schedule and / or exposed the treated areas to the sun by getting a tan, more sessions may be required than the amount suggested above.