Tampa Bay Laser Hair Removal & Permanent Cosmetic Services
Aesthetics By Karen Marlise

Laser hair removal treatments are a permanent solution for removing most
unwanted hair.

If you’re tired of shaving, waxing or plucking body hair only to have it return days later, you may be interested in laser hair removal. No matter what skin type you have, newer lasers can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair from your face and body.

Laser hair removal systems use laser light, an intense pulsating beam of light, to remove unwanted hair. Whether it’s on your face, arms, legs or other areas, laser hair removal may be an option if you seek long-term results. With multiple treatments, long-term hair removal is possible! Common treatment locations include the bikini line, legs, armpits, upper lip, chin, nose, back, neck, shoulders, buttocks
and genitals.

Hair color and skin type are the key factors that influence the success of laser hair removal.

Lasers are most successful on people with dark hair (brown or black) and light skin. However, it can also be used on people with darker skin types if using the correct laser by a trained laser professional.

Candidates For Laser Hair Removal

Can I Have Laser Hair Removal Treatments ?

Laser Hair Removal, when first introduced in the late 1990’s, was limited to light skinned individuals with dark hair. Today this has all changed. The advent of the new YAG Laser System has afforded excellent results for individuals with dark skin and dark hair. Permanent Laser Hair Removal can be achieved by precisely following each treatment protocol recommended by your Trained Laser Hair Removal Professional.

Laser Hair Removal for Light Skin Types

I personally use the Candela GentleLASE Laser and if you are looking for a safe, effective aesthetic laser treatment, the Candela GentleLASE™ is the way to go. The GentleLASE™ Laser System can be used to treat hair removal on light skinned people as well as other aesthetic laser treatments such as Skin Rejuvenation, Facial & Leg Vein Treatments, Fine Line and Wrinkle Reduction, Skin Tightening, Vascular Lesion Treatments, Hemagiomas, (more commonly known as birthmarks) and can remove discolored skin pigmentation caused by acne, aging, sun spots, freckles, melasma and more. The lighter the skin and the darker the hair the more successful your laser treatments will be.

Laser Hair Removal for Darker Skin Types

The FDA recently approved a new long pulse ND: YAG laser. The ND Yag laser gives people with dark skin and dark hair better options with laser hair removal than ever before. This is the laser I personally use for my clients with dark skin and hair. Before the approval of this laser, those with darker skin types had a greater chance of pigment discoloration. People who dark skin and are considering laser hair removal should also know that there is a very good chance that it will take more treatments for the hair removal to become permanent. This is because there is a different kind of laser being used, one that is not as concentrated and focused on the skin. This is to keep you safe from burns or skin discoloration. Find a specialist that is professional trained and educated on using The YAG Laser to remove unwanted hair on dark skin and what precautions they will have to take to successfully treat you safely.

Common misconceptions about laser hair removal.

It’s not only for women. Men have unwanted hair too. Men don’t like to shave anymore than a woman does, think of their facial hair and how many men shave every day too! Many men are utilizing laser hair removal and it is not extremely painful as one might think when visualizing a “laser”. It was no worse than tweezing or plucking your hair. The best way I could describe what laser treatments feel like is the sensation of a tiny warm stingy feeling. It doesn’t cost an arm and a leg and laser hair removal is not just for facial hair. The most exciting news is your hair does not grow back in the treated area five years later!

All medical procedures are performed by Dr. Valdes which include: Laser Treatments, Botox & Fillers, Skin Tag, Spider Vein & Photo Facial Treatments, Brown Spot Removal as well as various other cosmetic services offered through Aesthetics By Karen Marlise. Laser Hair Removal Treatments are performed by Karen Marlise under the direct supervision of Dr. Valdes.

Tampa Bay Hair Removal & Permanent Cosmetic Expert

My motto is “Put Your Best Face Forward” I am certified in Physician’s Micro-Dermabrasion and Micro Dermabrasion Facials that help to reduce wrinkles, even up skin tones and renew your skin to a more youthful glowing complexion. I hold a License in Clinical and Medical Electrology, A National Board Certificate in Laser Hair Removal, and I am a Certified Professional.

Body Waxing Specialist I specialize in Customized Bikini Wax Services as well. I am a National Board Certified Master Permanent Cosmetics Artist and a Master Instructor of Permanent Makeup. Yes! I even offer private training in permanent cosmetics at every level. I also do Semi Permanent Eyelashes, Master Eyebrow Design & Shaping and Corrective Cosmetics if you have had the unfortunate luck of hiring someone who was not experienced. In addition I also have training in scar camouflaging and areola restoration permanent cosmetics. I provide facials, peels and many types of skin renewal and skin correction services. My physician and I can help you put your best face forward with Skin Renewal & Photo Rejuvenation to smooth, tighten and Repair Sun Damaged Skin from your hands, face, chest, arms, shoulders and other areas on your body to Skin Tag Removal & Spider Vein Removal.

If you have any questions on any of the services I offer, please give me a call at 727-398-4187 or send me an email.

Sincerely,

Meet the renowned Karen Marlise, CCE CME CLHR CPCMI – Sole Proprietor

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Contact me for a free consultation on any of the cosmetic services I offer – permanent eye liner, permanent lip liner, permanent lip color, areola restoration, scar camouflaging & more. See my list of cosmetic services menu for more details on all my permanent cosmetic specialties.

Tampa Bay’s Permanent Cosmetic Master Artist, Expert in Cosmetic Designs, National Board Certified Laser Hair Removal Specialist and Aesthetic Expert.

I am located in Seminole, FL and serve Pinellas County, Hillsborough County, Pasco County and more, including Orlando, Florida, Trinity, New Port Richey, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Largo, Clearwater, Hudson, St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Belleair Bluffs, Countryside, Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park and all along the beautiful beaches of Florida from Clearwater Beach, St. Petersburg Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Beach to Treasure Island.