Laser Hair Reduction Vs. Removal: What's the Difference

Thank you for your question! There is some discomfort with the treatment. It is described as the snap of a rubber band. Treatments are performed anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks apart. Cold compresses or anesthetic creams can reduce discomfort. Some lasers have cooling devices such as cold air or a...

During the consultation with your practitioner, let them know you experienced an uncomfortable sensation during your past treatment. They can indicate you to take an analgesic previous to your treatment or apply a topical anesthetic on the treated area to reduce the pain. Some laser machines...

When you are getting laser hair removal treatments, it is essential not to do any waxing, electrolysis or plucking throughout you course of treatment.  These options remove hair at the root and leave nothing for the laser to "see." It is ok to shave between laser treatments, ideally the day...

The answer to this question is more complicated than one would at first think. There is not a single “best” laser for hair removal on all patients. The list of machines available for laser hair removal includes the diode, ruby, alexandrite, and Nd:YAG laser, as well as intense...

Hello, thank you for your question. The side effects of laser hair removal should be minimal. A common reaction after the treatment is perifollicular Edema (Redness around hair follicles), this should only last an hour or two, but sometimes can last a bit longer. The important thing to be...

Yes, laser hair removal treatments works. Each area, hair color, or type of skin phototype has a different laser indication. This is not a treatment with overnight results; you will see around 20% improvement with each session; however, to have the full effect, you need to have approximately six...