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Lexington:
161 N. Eagle Creek Dr.
Suite 150
Lexington, KY 40509
Phone: 859-264-0557
Fax: 859-263-0025

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Owensboro:
1102 Triplett St., Suite 1001
Owensboro, KY 42303
Phone: 270-663-1064
Fax: 270-663-1065

 

 
 
 
 
 

Laser Hair Removal

What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser Hair Removal is a quick, safe and convenient way for both men and women to remove unwanted hair from any area on your body - including legs, back, underarms, bikini, neck and face.Laser hair removal offers a gentle, long-lasting solution to unwanted body hair.  Based on technology used for nearly a decade, laser hair removal causes permanent hair reduction without damaging the epidermis (top layer of skin), regardless of skin type. It is the most comfortable and efficient method to remove unwanted hair.

How does Laser Hair Removal work? 
Laser hair removal systems gently remove unwanted hair. Laser light energy creates heat as it passes through the skin and targets the pigment found in the hair follicle. By heating up the hair follicle during its active phase, the laser disables the follicle's ability to produce hair without affecting surrounding tissue. In clinical trials to date using a number of different lasers systems, some test sites remained hair-free for up to 2 years.

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
Laser Hair Removal guarantees permanent hair REDUCTION. It is important to emphasize that there is no guarantee that laser hair removal will be permanent, but it will reduce the number of hairs growing back after treatment. In the event that hair re-growth occurs, it is often lighter and finer. The FDA has approved several laser manufacturers to claim permanent hair reduction. The results tend to be additive, i.e. more treatments lead to greater degrees of permanent hair reduction. Results vary based on patient, laser and practitioner.

Advantages
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive method of photoepilation, and does not require needles or messy chemical creams. Since thousands of hairs can be zapped in a single treatment session, large areas like the back, shoulders, arms and legs can be effectively and efficiently treated.

  • The majority of laser hair removal patients have experienced long-lasting hair removal or permanent hair reduction.
  • Treatments are very safe when performed properly.
  • Hair may come back lighter in color or finer in texture.
  • Thanks to new technology it is less painful than waxing and electrolysis.

Preparing for Laser Hair Removal

  • Stay away from the sun at least 3 weeks prior to a laser hair removal session as tanned skin WILL INHIBIT the effectiveness of hair removal and result in greater risk of side effects.
  • As with any laser or medical treatment - If you are taking medication, check with your physician before having laser treatment performed.
  • The area to be treated must be shaved the day of the laser hair removal session.


How long do I have to stay out of the sun before or after an IPL or Laser treatment?

It is recommended that you stay out of the sun 3 weeks prior and 3 weeks after a laser treatment. A daily sunscreen with an spf of 30 or greater is recommended.