Laser Hair Removal

3 to 6 weeks apart, depending on the body area, and the hairs growth cycle.

Redness, small bumps and sometimes swelling can occur and possibly last up to 2-3 days, but most only experience slight pinkness for about 15 min.

It can be slightly painful. The feeling can be described as a hot rubber band snap but is very tolerable and usually less painful than waxing. The laser has a built in patented cryogen feature that coats the skin with a topical anesthetic; which helps with the pain and a cooling agent which makes it safe for all skin types. Also, the setting can be lowered to decrease the pain, but the higher it is tolerated the more effective the treatment. In addition we use ice packs to help numb the skin, and topical anesthetic is available (LMX).

No, the hair must be cut or shaved the day before the treatment and can be shaved or trimmed as many times as you like, also there is no waxing, plucking, or bleaching allowed in between treatments. However, even after the first treatment the growth will slow and come in less course, requiring less maintenance.

After the first treatment there will be a reduction in the amount of hair and the growth will slow and come in less course and thick. However, after the treatment the hair goes through a 3 week shedding process, so the reduction will not be fully noticed until the new hair growth comes in.

Yes, the Candela gentle Yag laser is approved for all skin types and tanned skin. However, tanning should be avoided after treatments have started, and an spf 35 should be used durning sun exposure, as hyperpigmentation can occur, but in rare instances.