What is laser hair removal

How Effective is Laser Hair Removal?

How much time do you spend removing unwanted hair? Hair removal is an unpleasant task whether you shave, wax, or use other methods. Fortunately, you can stop the cycle with laser hair removal. This treatment provides long-lasting results that let you forget about all that wasted time and money.  What is Laser Hair Removal? Many men and women remove hair from their faces and bodies using various methods. Laser hair removal offers a long-lasting alternative that deactivates hair follicles to stop growth. At Laser Skin Care Center, we use the Cynosure Elite MPX, which uses two different wavelengths of laser energy to treat all skin tones safely.  How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? During laser hair removal, pulses of laser energy travel into the skin. This energy targets a pigment called melanin that gives hair its color. Each growing hair has its root inside a hair follicle, and when this root absorbs the laser energy, the resulting heat damages the follicle and stops the hair from growing.  How Effective is Laser Hair [...]

2023-05-24T16:29:33+00:00April 30th, 2023|Laser Hair Removal|

What to Do Before a Laser Hair Removal Treatment

Hair removal is tedious and can feel like a waste of valuable time. Put a stop to the annoying cycle with laser hair removal. This treatment can eliminate unwanted hair with long-lasting results. How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? Laser hair removal targets the pigments that give your hair its color. Each hair grows from a hair follicle, a living structure that goes through cycles of resting and growth.  At Laser Skin Care Center, we use the Cynosure Elite MPX laser for hair removal. This dual-wavelength laser treats more hair and skin tones than other lasers with minimal discomfort. The laser energy is absorbed by the pigments in the hair, heating and damaging the follicle.  What to Do Before a Laser Hair Removal Treatment Because laser hair removal targets the roots of your hair, treatment works best if you preserve all your hair roots. Here are a few tips for achieving the best possible results: No Waxing You will need to avoid waxing, plucking, epilating, or any other method that pulls out [...]

2023-01-10T18:03:55+00:00December 7th, 2022|Laser Hair Removal|

What to Expect After Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a popular treatment for excessive hair growth that can work almost anywhere on the face and body. At Laser Skin Care Center, we use laser hair removal to provide patients with smooth, hair-free skin.  How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?  Laser hair removal works by deactivating the hair follicles. We use Cynosure Elite MPX technology, which has two laser energy wavelengths (755 nm Alexandrite & 1064 nm Nd: YAG) that can be customized for anyone regardless of skin tone. The laser energy creates heat that targets the hair follicles directly, damaging them and preventing future hair growth. The laser’s heat does not harm the skin and is a safe, effective treatment for hair removal. *Individual results may vary Hair goes through growth phases, and laser hair removal can only target hair that is in an active growth phase. Multiple sessions are necessary to ensure an optimal outcome of desired hair removal.  How Do I Prepare for Laser Hair Removal?  Your treatments are more effective if you [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:19+00:00April 18th, 2022|Laser Hair Removal|

Is Laser Hair Removal Truly Permanent?

Temporary hair removal options can be a pain - literally. That’s why many men and women are turning their backs on shaving, waxing, and plucking in lieu of something more long-term. If you’re ready to enjoy silky-smooth skin, it might be time to consider laser hair removal. But is it really permanent? In the past, hair reduction with laser treatments was sketchy at best. Patients could expect a series of painful treatments that only produced semi-permanent results. At Laser Skin Care Center, we offer our patients a more permanent solution for hair-free skin. Our top-of-the-line laser is safe and effective for all skin tones and doesn’t require any downtime. How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? We use one of the latest, most advanced lasers currently on the market. It’s called the Cynosure Elite MPX, and it is changing the way we think about hair removal. Using dual wavelengths, we’re able to produce superior outcomes for our patients. You’ll be able to see faster, longer-lasting results than single-wavelength treatments. The laser targets [...]

2022-08-15T15:08:24+00:00February 23rd, 2020|Laser Hair Removal|

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