WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE PROCEDURE
Before having laser hair removal, thoroughly check the credentials of the of the technician performing the procedure. Although laser hair removal is the second most common cosmetic procedure, many places promise results that are just not realistic. Once you have the proper comfort level with the office where you are going to have the procedure performed, you will make the appointment. Many people come in and do the free consultation in order to have the chance to meet the laser specialist and talk about what they want done. This is a great time to have all your questions listed to touch on and have answered for you.

I ask patients will have the hair shaved before the treatment but, not for the consulation. I need to see the hair at the time of the consultation.

The laser will be set with parameters which take into consideration your skin color, the hair color, the thickness of the hair, the location of the hair and the amount of energy needed for the treatment to be performed. Depending on the laser used, both the patient and the technician will wear appropriate eye protection, to prevent the laser light from penetrating into the eyes, which in itself can be a significant danger. The area to be treated should be clean and dry. Many cooling devices are now part of the laser itself, and you will feel the cold when the laser is applied to the skin. The operator will then give a pulse of light to the treatment area and should then observe the area for several minutes to determine if the optimal parameters were used. They will also look to see that there are no adverse effects prior to continuing the procedure. When the procedure is finished, it is common for the area treated to have some redness and some accentuation of the hair follicles themselves. This is “normal,” and should disappear over the next 12-24 hours, in most cases. At the end of the visit of the procedure, most will have ice applied to the area treated, and some may use some special aloe gels or anti-inflammatory creams, lotions, or water to relieve any discomfort to the area.

Most individuals will be scheduled for another treatment 4-6 weeks later depending on what area of the body is treated and the procedure will be repeated until hair growth has been eliminated. At each successive laser hair removal procedure, less hair should be found in the treatment area. Treatments will be resumed at a point in the future when, and if, hair growth occurs again necessitating any further treatment. Some clients just want the thick heavy hair reduces and at my business you can choose how many treatments you want. You only pay for treatment you have received. There is no contracts and the prices are very fair.

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