How long after laser hair removal should I wait to get CO2 laser resurfacing?

Thank you for your question! As long as you are not continuing with laser hair treatments, you can thread and wax. It is only while getting laser hair removal treatments that you shouldn’t thread or wax because the laser targets the hair follicles in order to destroy them.

Hello Considerate. You ask some very good questions including why would a practitioner use a painful laser hair removal device instead of one that is painless? The short answer is effectiveness. More painful lasers are generally more effective for medium and fine hair as higher fluences...

I’m really sorry to hear what you’re going through — feeling unhappy with the results of a hair transplant can be incredibly distressing. Yes, laser hair removal is a legitimate option for reducing or removing unwanted transplanted hair, especially in your case where you have light ski...

Yes, it’s possible that a combination of laser hair reduction treatment and prolonged heat exposure could have caused temporary inflammation or nerve sensitivity, especially in delicate areas like the breast and nipple. The laser can cause mild internal irritation, and external heat (like high t...

In our practice we use the Cutera Coolglide which is an Nd:YAG with a long wavelength (1064 nm). This laser works very well on darker skin tones as it specifically targets the melanin in the hair follicles. We recommend 6 to 8 treatments for complete hair removal. Only certain hair follicles...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. Based on your concerns, if you are struggling with acne, I recommend treatments with the Aviclear laser. I hope this helps and best of luck!