WHAT IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigment (called melanin) in hair. When the light beam hits the hair follicle (where hair growth originates), the intense heat destroys the hair follicle instantly – without damaging the skin.

Dr. Christine uses laser hair treatments for:

• Removal of unwanted facial hair
• Smooth underarms, bikini areas and legs
• Removal of undesirable back hair
• Treatment of virtually any area of the body

IS ALL LASER HAIR REMOVAL THE SAME?

No. There have been large technological leaps in cosmetic laser equipment recently. Dr. Christine is utilizing the leading edge technology of the eMax/Elos system.
 
The eMax/Elos system is a safe, fast, gentle and effective method of laser hair removal for all skin types, including dark pigmented skin. The eMax/Elos produces the desired hair loss without any of the potential side effects seen with other laser systems.

DO LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENTS HURT?

The sensation of laser hair removal is similar to that of having a rubber band snapped on your skin. Dr. Christine utilizes a topical anesthetic to keep patient discomfort to the very minimum.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

During your complementary consultation, Dr. Christine will assess your desired outcome and provide you with a treatment plan to meet them. The average number of treatments can vary from person to person based on removal area size, hair density and hair color. Typically, 4-6 consecutive treatments produce the desired result, with patients noticing an immediate difference in hair density after 1-2 treatments.

WHY DO I NEED MULTIPLE TREATMENTS FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

All of your hair follicles do not grow simultaneously; some hair follicles are resting while other hair follicles are growing. Laser hair removal works on the actively growing hair follicles; which is why multiple treatments will be needed to achieve your desired goal.

HOW LONG DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL LAST?

Although laser hair removal doesn’t guarantee permanent hair removal, with multiple treatments, long-term hair removal is possible; which can vary from several months to many years. Most of Dr. Christine’s patients that have completed treatment programs come in about once, every 9-12 months to maintain their smooth and hairless areas.

HOW MUCH DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL COST?

Dr. Christine has created hair removal packages for all areas. Please contact our office for package pricing.