Michele Couri, MD, FACOG

In my experience laser hair reduction takes a minimum of 6 treatments before you will see significant results. These treatments are suggested to be scheduled 4-6 weeks apart, which is crucial to the outcome. The reaction that your skin is having to the treatment is most likely folliculitis, which is an inflammation of the follicle.  With time this reaction will subside.  It is important to not aggravate the areas as you might spread bacteria.  

In my experience, Laser Hair Reduction is a great treatment for unwanted facial hair. The treatments are done in a series, with optimal results on dark, coarse hair.  If the hair is light, white or gray the treatment will not be effective.

IPL is attracted to pigment, like that of darker hair found on the face, arms legs and other areas. Blonde, white and gray hair doesn't  have enough pigment to attract the light or heat of the laser.  This makes traditional laser hair removal on lighter colored hair unreliable.

MonaLisa Touch™ is a gentle laser therapy that delivers controlled energy to the vaginal wall tissue. It restores vaginal health by generating new collagen, elastin and vascularization.  MonaLisa Touch™ is appropriate for any female suffering from issues from a decline in estrogen, (vaginal dryness, burning and itching; painful intercourse and urinary symptoms) as well as those who are experiencing symptoms as a result of a hysterectomy or breast cancer treatments, for any woman with vaginal atrophy due to physiological hormone changes, which become inevitable over time. In particular, MonaLisa Touch™ is the ideal treatment for those who are looking for a less invasive procedure, compared to traditional surgical or pharmaceutical treatments. 

Patients receive three treatments, spaced six weeks apart, which each take less than five minutes to perform.  The procedure is virtually painless and requires no anesthesia. Some patients may experience some discomfort the first time the probe is inserted, but the actual treatment is not painful. Many patients report that it feels like a gentle vibration.

Remember, no one can advise you better about MonaLisa Touch™ and what is best for you to achieve your best results than your doctor. 

In my experience, I've found that it is beneficial to stick to the suggested time frames for treatments as indicated by your provider. That being said, different areas of the body may require different time frames for treatment (i.e. underarms and lower legs usually range from 4-8 weeks). The type of laser may also affect the necessary time frames. The key to a good treatment is not letting the three stages of the hair growth cycle lapse too many times. If this happens you may need more than the recommended amount of treatments.