What is Laser Hair Removal?

For years, people have used shaving, threading, waxing, and electrolysis to remove unwanted hair from their bodies. With laser hair removal, patients now have a safe, fast and effective alternative to dealing with unwanted hair. Laser works be emitting a specialized light that passes through the skin and is absorbed by the laser’s target. In the case of laser hair removal, the laser targets the melanin, or color, in the hair follicle, damaging the follicle and removing the hair.

What areas can be treated with Laser?

Laser can remove hair from all parts of the body including the face, legs, arms, underarms, and back. It can also treat sensitive areas like chest & bikini line.

While a wide a variety of skin tone and a wide range of hair colors can be treated, the effectiveness of the laser hair removal procedure depends on color of the hair you want removed and the color of your skin tone. The larger the contrast between the hair color and your skin tone, the more effective laser hair removal will be. This due to the fact that dark colors attract light energy and hold it and light colors reflect light energy. Dark hair follicle will absorb more and more of the laser energy, causing hair follicle to die and no longer grow hair. The staff of Luna’s Medi Spa will answer any question you have about laser hair removal and determine whether or not you are a good candidate for the procedure.

What does Laser Hair Treatment feel like?

When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required; however, some patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.

Is Laser Hair Removal Safe?

Laser hair removal device have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and are safe and effective method for removing unwanted hair.

What are the possible side effects?

Although patients experience few side effects, those most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.

How many laser Hair Removal treatments will I need?

Most area requires 3-6 treatments. However, the number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors- hair thickness, the area treated and your hair growth cycle. Each hair grows at a different rate and goes through three distinct phase: growth, regression, and resting. Laser hair removal treatment works by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.