Aesthetic Services

Laser Hair Reduction

YES THIS IS OK FOR MEN & WOMEN. There are many guys sent in by their wives to have the hair from their backs removed. There is a growing trend of many masculine males who come in voluntarily to have the hair removed from their armpits, arms, legs, and genitalia for competitive sports or just reduce surface area for sweat and therefore odor to please their partners. There are several laser/IPL hair reduction systems available today, but they all work using the principal of selective photothermolysis, in which a carefully timed pulse of light energy passed through the skin and is absorbed and converted to heat energy at the hair follicle. Laser/IPL Hair Removal/Reduction works best in lighter skinned, darker haired patients. Because the target chromophore in hair follicles is melanin pigment, the skin absorbs less energy and more is absorbed by the hair follicle. Tanned skin also "robs" laser energy as it passes through the skin to the hair follicle. Multiple light treatments are necessary for best results: Light energy has its greatest effect on growing, or anagen hair follicles; as the dormant, or telogen hairs become active, usually within 3 weeks to 3 months, some new hair growth will be observed. Usually at least 6 to 9, and occasionally 12 treatments at 3-4 week intervals are necessary for satisfactory, long-lasting results. The face, armpits, and bikini lines are areas that respond fastest to light treatments, while backs, arms and legs usually need more treatments over time. The scalp is very resistant to treatment. Repeated laser/IPL treatments appear to induce a "permanent" reduction in the amount of visible hair. Although current studies have shown a "permanent" reduction in hair growth, some hair re-growth may occur over time, although this is usually much slower and much finer than before treatment. Change in hormones, stress and metabolism all play a role in hair growth and hair removal. True "permanent," "total" hair removal may be possible with repeated treatments over time. Due to the potential unwanted discomfort from the laser, a Zimmer cooling can be applied to desensitize the area, thereby making the procedure more tolerable.

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