Permanent Laser Hair Removal Southern California

Southern California Laser Hair Removal

What is it?
Laser hair removal is a method of permanently reducing the hair on one's face and/or body. Performed in an office setting by a certified technician, it involves a series of treatments spaced strategically apart from one another. Common area of treatments for men and/or women include the legs, chest, face, abdomen, back, bikini line, and arms.

How does it work?
Because of the varying sizes of treatment areas, one session of laser hair removal can take anywhere from about 15 to 90 minutes to perform. Patients often report a mild stinging sensation during treatment, but a cooling tip can be used during treatment to help reduce this. Patients can also choose to have a topical anesthetic applied in advance of the treatment. The numbing cream is not required, however.

The laser is directed at the hair follicles in the area of treatment. The concentrated beam of light penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the follicle beneath the hair. As the light is absorbed, it is converted to heat, destroying the follicles's ability to grow new hair.

Laser hair removal needs to be performed in stages because hair grows in stages. It is only in its active stage of growth that hair can be removed successfully.

What to expect after treatment?
Patients can continue on with normal daily routines immediately following treatment, but do need to keep the treated areas out of the sun. Some redness may be existent, but should only last several hours, or occassionally up to a couple days. This is easily camouflaged by clothing or makeup.