laser Hair removal
Why We Need It
Unwanted hair is a common problem, for both men and women. Frequent hair removal tasks including shaving, depilatories, plucking, and waxing can be time-consuming, inconvenient and often painful. At best, these methods offer only temporary results – for some only a few hours.
Free yourself from the constant need to shave and wax unwanted facial and body hair and feel your best. Laser/Light-Based technology has brought us a permanent solution to remove unwanted hair, leaving skin feeling smooth and healthy.
According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, laser hair removal is the 3rd most performed non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the US1 . We can help you get to the root of the problem with our state-of-the-art Icon™ system.
Benefits of Laser Skin Renewal
Laser/Light-Based hair removal gives you effective, permanent hair reduction anywhere on your body including the face, legs, back, underarms or bikini line. Treatments are quick and easy letting you get back to your everyday activities.
What to Expect
Expect to see a gradual decrease in the hair growth. After your treatment, as hair begins to grow, you will notice that the hair will simply fall out of the dead hair follicle. Due to hair growth cycles (mentioned below), with each treatment more and more hair follicles will be targeted and you will notice a significant decrease in hair growth in the treated area. You will be ditching the razer in no time!
HOW IT WORKS
To understand how laser hair removal works, it’s helpful to understand how your hair grows. Below is an overview and how this technology is uniquely able to permanently reduce unwanted hair.
HOW YOUR HAIR GROWS
Hair grows from deep within hair follicles, which are embedded in the skin. Hair does not grow continuously, but in a three-phase cycle.
Anagen Phase: This phase is where the hair actively grows which typically lasts for several months and is the best phase for hair removal.
Catagen Phase: During this brief phase, the hair bulb regresses and begins to shrink.
Telogen Phase: The final phase is a resting phase which lasts a few months. During this phase, the hair is released from the follicle and once complete, the hair will restart at the Anagen or growth phase.
While the rate at which hair grows differs by individual, the length of the hair growth cycle generally depends on the type of hair. For example, the active growth phase of the hair on your head may last several years, while hair on the body has an active growth phase that may last only a few months.
HOW LASER/LIGHT-BASED HAIR REMOVAL WORKS
During laser/light-based hair removal, the device emits light energy that travels through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and hair shaft. Pigments are the substances that give skin and hair its color. This energy damages the hair follicle, which impairs its ability to grow.
Hair follicles that are in the anagen, or active growth phase, have more pigment and absorb more energy, and typically respond best to treatments. For this reason, it takes multiple treatments to achieve the best results – it’s important to “catch” your hair in this active growth phase when you are receiving treatments.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY OF TREATMENT
We suggest shaving prior to your consultation and minimizing sun exposure if you would like to get started the same day as your consultation. Typically, there is little to no down time after treatments, and the treatment is so quick and easy, patients can come on their lunch breaks.
Before the device is used, a gel is applied to your skin where you will receive treatment. You will also be provided eye shields to protect yourself from the light during treatment. The treatment will begin with the provider guiding the Icon™ handpiece over the treatment area. You will feel cooling while the handpiece is gliding over the treatment area to provide a comfortable session. You may also feel a slight rubber-band like snapping when the energy is being delivered into your skin and hair follicles. This sensation disappears almost immediately, and treatments take just minutes depending on the size of the area.
After the treatment, the gel will be removed and a cooling gel may be applied to your skin. Bandages and ointments are not necessary after hair removal due to the nature of the treatments being so minimally invasive. For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you have a mild sunburn but can resume all your normal day to day activities immediately following treatment.
If you are a laser hair removal patient, please be aware of the following:
Shave the area being treated prior to your appointment.
6 weeks before and in between your treatment sessions, discontinue all waxing, plucking, and tweezing on the areas receiving treatment.
4 weeks prior to your appointment, discontinue excessive UV exposure, tanning and tanning beds and tanning creams on the areas receiving treatment.
POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually lasts 2-24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours. Mild swelling and redness may accompany this, but it usually resolves in 2-3 days.
Avoid sun exposure on the treated area and use a sunscreen SPF 45 or greater at all times throughout the course of treatment and for 4-6 weeks after your last treatment.
Appearance of hair growth or stubble will continue for 7-30 days post-treatment. This is not new hair growth, but treated hairs being expelled from the skin.
pricing
Laser Hair Removal
SPOT TREATMENT
$100
Laser Hair Removal
BIKINI BRAZILIAN
$350
Laser Hair Removal
LOWER FACE
$200
Laser Hair Removal
Full Legs
$500
Laser Hair Removal
UNDERARMS
$200
Laser Hair Removal
FULL BACK
$400
Discounted Pricing with Packages of 3 or More
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What type of pigment can be treated?Icon is designed to treat age spots, sun damage and freckles on the face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs and feet.
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What type of vessels can be treated?Icon is designed to treat spider veins and broken vessels on the face, neck, and some other areas of the body.
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Am I a good candidate for skin revitalization?Icon can be safely used on most skin types. During your consultation, we will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on a variety of factors.
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What type of result can I expect?You can expect to see a decrease in the appearance of brown spots, sun damage and vessels for a more even skin tone. You will see a continued improvement over the first 6 weeks after your treatment.
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How long does the treatment take?Depending on the size of the area and the condition being treated, the sessions could range anywhere from 5-30 minutes.
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What does the treatment feel like?Most people feel only a slight “snap” like a rubber band followed by warmth of your skin. You will also feel cooling on your skin as the handpiece glides over the treatment area to help in providing a comfortable session.
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How many treatments will I need?Depending on the condition being treated, 1-3 treatment sessions are recommended for desired results.
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How far apart are treatment sessions?Treatment sessions should be scheduled 3-4 weeks apart.
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How much does the treatment cost?Treatment costs vary depending on the size of the area being treated.
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How does it work?Specialized pulsed of optimized light are used to target brown spots, sun damage and vessels without harming the surrounding skin. These imperfections absorb the energy delivered to your skin causing them to slowly disappear through your body’s natural healing process.
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How quickly will I recover?You can resume regular daily activities immediately following the treatment.
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Are there any side effects?Immediately after the treatment, it is common to feel a mild sunburn-like sensation around the treatment site, which typically lasts 2-24 hours. Redness and/or swelling may accompany this and usually resolves in 2-3 days. We will discuss any other possible side effects and the necessary post-treatment care with you during the consultation.
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