Laser Hair Removal in Pinecrest

When you arrive for your appointment, your provider gets you comfortable in our treatment room. This is the time for you to ask any remaining questions while they prep your skin. We always take steps to ensure your safety before getting started with laser hair removal.

Your provider uses the handheld laser removal device and glides it over your treatment area. Using a precise targeting system that focuses on pigment, it targets your hairs all the way down to the root, completely destroying them.

Some patients ask us whether this process is painful, and the answer is no. When you receive laser hair removal in Pinecrest, a Dynamic Cooling Device sprays a cool cryogen mist onto the skin just before each laser pulse. This effectively protects the skin’s surface and minimizes discomfort during treatment. Plus, the laser targets the pigmentation, which is concentrated in your hair, rather than your skin itself. As the beam focuses on your hair, the most you will feel is a sensation similar to a minor pinch.

Once the laser destroys your hair at the base, the follicle around it shrinks. This helps reduce the thickness of any future hair that may grow.

Additionally, hair pigmentation has been shown to decrease as a result of this treatment, which means you can appear hair-free for much longer. Plus, with minimal downtime, you can enjoy your results without worrying about extended recovery periods.

Anyone who wants to reduce the appearance of their body or facial hair is a great candidate for this treatment. This device offers a semi-permanent solution to dark, coarse hair in unwanted areas of the body.

All skin types and tones are able to receive laser hair removal in Pinecrest. The Candela GentleMax Pro Plus’s targeting system hones in on the pigment found in your hair. This focus on contrast between hair and skin is what keeps the device from burning you. During your consultation, we will take a look at the contrast between your skin and hair to ensure that this laser treatment is as safe as possible for you.

If you have questions about whether or not you are eligible for treatment, reach out to us. We can answer any questions and even set up an appointment for you if we believe you to be an ideal candidate.

While it is possible that your hair will eventually regrow, it will be lighter and thinner than before. Since the device targets hair at its source, the follicle shrinks, making it harder for coarse hair to form in the first place.

If your hormones make your growth cycle particularly fast, or if you have dense hair, you may notice your hair returning faster than other patients. We often recommend you come back for a touch-up twice a year to ensure the appearance of your hair stays how you like it. However, you will not need to do much else beyond that in terms of maintenance.

This depends on how thick and/or dark your hair is before receiving treatment. Those with paler hair may only need 8 or so treatment sessions before achieving full results.

On the other end of the spectrum, especially coarse hair may take up to 12 sessions to treat. Regardless of your unique hair type, you can see a permanent reduction in hair after your laser hair removal in Pinecrest.