FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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How many treatments will I need to completely remove all my hair?

Hair removal via laser is more appropriately called reduction rather than removal. Each treatment will destroy 15-20% of your active hair follicles. Since not all of your hair follicles are active at the same time, it is very difficult to get absolutely all the hair in a specific area, but most people will achieve 70 to 90% permanent reduction of hair in the treated area after 4 to 7 treatments.

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How long does treatment take?

The length of treatment depends on the area being treated. The underarms can be treated in less than 10 minutes, while treating the legs can take up to an hour.

 

How often can I treat the same area?

We recommend you wait for your hair to start to regrow before you repeat your treatment. This usually takes about 6 weeks in the beginning, but can be 2 or 3 months toward the end of treatment.

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Can I wax or shave before treatment?

You will need to shave the day before or the day of your treatment date so there is minimal hair above the skin. However, since laser only works on active hair follicles, you will get very minimal results if you wax before treatment. If you normally wax, allow your hair to regrow before scheduling your hair removal and shave as needed.

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Is treatment painful?

Laser feels like a slight snapping of a rubber band on your skin. There is some heat, but this will be controlled with an ice pack during treatment. Most people tolerate treatment with no numbing or pain medication. If you are sensitive, we can apply a topical anesthetic to small areas of skin or you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever like aspirin, Tylenol or ibuprofen.

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What should I expect after treatment?

Most people will have mild redness in the treated area that will fade by the next day. You will see the hair pushed out of the skin about 1/8 of an inch until it falls out. After the hair falls out, your skin will be smooth for about 6 weeks until you see new growth. Some will experience mild redness around each hair for about a week until the hair falls out. Generalized redness or dark patches that last more than a day are uncommon - if you experience this let us know immediately so we can help you speed healing and adjust the energy for your next treatment.

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How much will this cost?

Customized packages available.