LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Millions of women globally spend countless dollars and hours being waxed in order to remove unsightly body hair in any number of locations. Waxing is not only extremely painful, it can cause breakouts and irritation to the area being treated. Shaving is just as irritating, time consuming and annoying as waxing. As the financial times get tougher - women are turning to the permanent alternative to expensive and frequent waxing and/or daily shaving - laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal is the permanent removal of hair follicles in any given area - and is up to 97% effective at drastically reducing the number of hairs in a given area (for the proper skin and hair type). It is ideal to treat hair before it turns gray or white - so the sooner you can afford to do this treatment the better.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does hair removal with Cynosure Elite work?
Cynosure's Elite Aesthetic Laser is the most comprehensive laser hair removal system available today. It's designed for all skin types. The Elite removes unwanted hair with unsurpassed efficacy and comfort. That's because its revolutionary technology combines two optimal wavelengths in one system: the 755-nm Alexandrite laser and the 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser, ensuring both optimal results and safety. What's more, we are able to administer treatments in significantly less time than with a single-wavelength product.
The focused laser energy zeroes in on the dark color of the hair follicle and super-heats it until it damages it beyond repair - thus killing the active follicle and preventing it from re-growing hair in the future. Treatments are spaced 4-8 weeks apart, maximizing the chances of hitting newly active follicles with each treatment.
Only about 10% to 20% of the hair in any given area of the body is in the 'active' growth phase at any given time. It is during this phase that laser is able to target and effectively 'kill' the hair follicle. A visual of a hair growing out of the skin is shown below. The 'target' of the laser for hair removal is the 'bulb':
It is because only a certain percentage of hair is available during each appointment that we need to do multiple treatments spread out over varying time spans to ensure we get the most 'actively growing' hairs possible.
Is hair removal right for me?
Permanent hair reduction can be achieved by most patients with hair darker than their skin tone. White and blonde hair can not be treated lasers.
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When can I expect to see results?
Hair growth is reduced with each treatment. Sometimes it takes a up to 3 or 4 treatments for you to see a noticeable difference. The total number of treatments required is based on your hair color and type, body area, and skin tone. During your initial consultation, Dr. Reinertson will personalize your treatment schedule for maximum results.
Does it hurt?
Individual experience varies, but most people only feel a slight sensation like tiny pin pricks, or rubber band snaps. For your added safety and peace of mind, zimmer technology features an advanced patient comfort system, which keeps your skin at a soothing cool temperature during the procedure.
Treatment is easy at Seattle's CosMedic Skincare. There’s no surgery, no sedation, and no downtime. And most procedures take 45 minutes or less.
