Are you tired of shaving or waxing every week to remove unwanted facial or body hair? Or are you not seeing the results you want from IPL treatments? If permanent removal is the goal, laser hair removal (LHR) is definitely a worthwhile treatment to consider.
Laser hair removal works by using a light beam to heat up and damage hair follicles and hair bulbs. New hair growth becomes thinner and fewer, eventually stopping permanently over the course of the treatment.
Unlike IPL, laser hair removal allows targeted focusing on a concentrated area – this means we are able to remove hair with much higher efficacy and without damaging surrounding skin. For those with deeper skin tones, this precision of laser hair removal is key to avoid any hyperpigmentation common with IPL treatments.
Most patients can expect a significant permanent reduction of unwanted hair in the treated areas. Bear in mind that results can vary depending on factors such as the patient’s skin type and hair type, and the doctor will address these concerns and discuss the expected results with you during the consultation.
The Fotona FRAC3 hair removal laser is a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser used for permanent hair removal. It delivers high intensity laser pulses in less than 2 ms, short enough to destroy most hair types while avoiding unnecessary damage to the epidermis. Notably, the laser can be adjusted according to the patient’s skin type, hair thickness, hair color as well as depth of hair follicles. It can destroy even the deepest hair follicles on all body areas.
It is not uncommon to experience dark marks/hyperpigmentation as a result of scarring from shaving or IPL treatments, especially if you have a richer skin tone. We can remove these dark marks with the starwalker pico laser, a non-ablative pigmentation laser that targets pigments in all layers of the skin.
In general, 6 sessions are recommended for complete and permanent removal. While you may notice your hair growing thinner and less noticeable after the 1st session, it is important to go through the whole course of treatment with regular appointments as your hair follicles are all in different stages of growth. LHR destroys hair follicles entirely, disabling hair production.
Yes, LHR is very safe, including for those with dark skin tones.
LHR can only be performed by a doctor. Many female patients feel more comfortable with a female Doctor and may request for Dr. Lena Fan for treatments such as Brazilian laser hair removal.
As laser hair removal works by targeting the pigmentation present in hair follicles, those with very light blonde hair may not be suitable for hair removal due to its lack of pigmentation. If you are unsure whether you are suitable, contact us for a consultation with the doctor.
At Veritas, our LHR ranges from $140 to $480 per session depending on areas treated.
Almost all patients can expect a significant permanent reduction of unwanted hair in the treated areas after the course of the treatment. Any hair that may grow back will be thinner and less noticeable, and finally stopped with repeated treatments.
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