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Since 1978, Champions Hair Removal
has been helping clients with concerns about hair removal and ensuring
the look and feel as good as they possibly can. While you will find
many answers to your own question here, we enthusiastically encourage
you to come in for a free personal consultation, or even just drop us
an email telling us about your own situation and needs.
How does the
laser remove hair?
Is it safe?
What is the
advantage of using a laser?
How long will it
take?
Does it hurt?
What happens to
the skin after the treatment?
How many
treatments will I need?
How does the
laser remove hair?
The laser emits light, which is absorbed by the pigment
located in the hair follicle. The laser pulses for a fraction of a
second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous
follicles at one time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s
regrowth.
Is it safe?
Physicians pioneered laser hair removal after more than 30
years of laser research. The laser parameters were carefully defined by
studying the anatomy of the hair follicle and precisely matching the
laser light and pulse duration to the follicle size, depth, and
location to safely and effectively remove the hair. The LightSheer™
Diode Laser has been approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction
for all skin types.
What is the advantage of using a
laser?
Lasers are precise instruments that can be adjusted to the exact
parameters that will specifically disable the hair follicle. Unlike
precision “hair-by-hair” treatments such as electrolysis, the laser
uses a wide beam, which treats many hairs at once. This enables us to
treat large areas such as full legs or arms or a man’s full back,
leaving the area free of hair in just a few hours. You will see
immediate results that will last far longer than shaving, tweezing,
waxing, chemical depilation, or other temporary treatments.
How long will
it take?
Because the laser treats many hairs at one time, facial
areas (chin, lip, cheeks, etc.) can be treated in less than half an
hour. Small body areas (underarms, bikini line, etc.) take less than
one hour. Larger body areas (full back, full legs, both arms, etc.)
usually take about two to three hours, depending on the size of the
area and the density of the hair.
Does it hurt?
Most laser clients describe the treatment as mildly
uncomfortable, but not painful. For sensitive areas, however, some
people do ask for an anesthetic. If you decide that you would prefer an
anesthetic, our medical consultant can prescribe a topical anesthetic for
you.
What happens
to the skin after the treatment?
The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser
treatment will vary from client to client depending on the extent of
treatment and skin type. Within several minutes of treatment, the
treated area will become slightly red and puffy. This reaction subsides
and within a few hours, the area returns to normal. Most people return
to normal activity right away.
How many
treatments will I need?
The laser works by disabling hairs that are in their active
growth cycle at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter
their growth cycle at different times, additional treatments will be
necessary to disable all the follicles in a given area. Our hair
removal specialists will work with you to develop the treatment program
that best fulfills your hair removal needs. We can also provide
conventional electrolysis on sparse growth or persistent regrowth. The
combination will be quick, permanent hair removal.
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