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Laser Hair Removal at Laser + Skin Institute
Laser Hair Removal using the Contessa Motus Alexandra model effectively removes unwanted facial and body hair with ease. The Laser + Skin Institute has all of the effective FDA approved devices for hair removal using lasers. After laser hair removal, you will have less hair, finer hair and lighter colored hair in the treated site.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
- Permanent hair reduction
- Offers long-lasting results
- Smooth, silky skin
- Perfect for unwanted facial hair
- Removes hair from the chest, back, legs and arms
- Treats sensitive areas like the underarms, nipples, and bikini area
- Painless, no downtime required
- No more razors, tweezers, or waxing
Laser Hair Removal Before and After*
Laser hair removal before and after images show the benefits and results of this popular cosmetic treatment. As with any treatment, results will vary.* However, the people shown in the before and after pictures are real patients exhibiting genuine laser hair removal results like silkier skin.
It is important to note that laser hair removal is a skill-sensitive treatment. In order to obtain silky, smooth, bare skin results, you need to select a provider with the newest technology and knowledgeable treatment specialists. Laser + Skin Institute is proud to be the leading provider of Laser Hair Removal in Chatham, NJ. Our skilled providers offer safe, effective hair removal results.
How does Laser Hair Removal work?
These lasers and produce bright beams of light that are preferentially absorbed by melanin (the pigment in hair), and causes thermal (heat) damage to the hair shaft and follicle without damaging surrounding tissue. The hair follicle is damaged or occasionally destroyed and the dark terminal (adult) hair is either permanently removed or replaced with a vellus (fine, light colored) hair.
What Are The Advantages of Laser Hair Removal?
Traditional hair removal techniques, such as waxing, shaving, and plucking provide only temporary relief. Electrolysis, which may damage hair permanently, involves inserting a needle into each follicle and applying electric current, making it a painful, slow, and tedious process for hair removal. Only small areas can be treated during a single visit with electrolysis, and many treatments over a period of months to years are required to achieve a satisfactory result, and pitted scarring occasionally may occur. The lasers used by our physicians are safe, effective, and convenient and allow larger areas to be treated during a single visit, with improvement noticeable after only one treatment. Repeat treatments are required to achieve the best possible result.
Laser Hair Removal Cost
Laser hair removal cost in the Chatham, NJ area depends on the quality of the laser, the treatment area, and the amount of treatments capable of achieving lasting, smooth skin. During a complimentary medical assessment at Laser + Skin Institute, you can discuss how much your laser hair removal treatment costs. If this method of hair removal is right for you, we tailor a treatment plan to fit your needs and provide optimal hair removal at an affordable rate.
What does Laser Hair Removal feel like?
You will experience mild to moderate discomfort similar to being snapped by a rubber band. Most patients tolerate the procedure without any anesthesia. However, if larger or sensitive areas are to be treated, a topical anesthesia cream is applied one hour before treatment.
How Will I Look and Care for The Treated Area?
Immediately after the procedure, the treated area may appear slightly swollen and pink in color and will feel like a mild sunburn. This reaction subsides within minutes to hours. Cool compresses and a topical corticosteroid cream (which we provide) will hasten the disappearance of these symptoms. As with all treatments and procedures, please follow the instructions for post treatment care.
Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
The results of laser hair removal are excellent. Several factors determine the effectiveness of these lasers for hair removal including hair color, hair thickness, body site, and skin color. Almost all hair types in all skin colors attain delayed hair re-growth for periods as long as six months after a single treatment. Permanent reduction in hair growth is achieved in nearly 80% of individuals treated, and the best results are achieved after multiple treatments. Laser hair removal used to be restricted to individuals with dark hair and fair skin. Recent developments allow dark skinned individuals and even those with a tan to be treated effectively.
Understanding Phases of Hair Growth
Our human hair cycles through three distinct phases of hair growth and shedding. These include the anagen phase, catagen phase, and telogen phase. Any given strand of hair will be in one of those three phases. For the hair follicle to absorb enough thermal energy to disable it during laser hair removal, the strand of hair needs to be in the anagen phase. The anagen phase is the most active phase of hair growth. Of the three phases, the anagen phase contains the most melanin, making it the phase where laser hair removal is most effective.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
You will experience mild to moderate discomfort similar to being snapped by a rubber band. Most patients tolerate the procedure without any anesthesia. However, if larger or sensitive areas are to be treated, a topical anesthesia cream is applied one hour before treatment.
What Areas Can Be Treated with Laser Hair Removal
Laser + Skin Institute provides the newest laser technology capable of removing unwanted body hair from head to toe. The popular treatment areas for laser hair removal include:
- Face
- Neck
- Chest
- Underarms
- Legs
- Bikini areas
During a consultation, you can discuss the areas you want to treat and discover how many sessions you will need to achieve optimal results.
Laser Hair Removal Pain
Does Laser Hair Removal hurt? It depends on the type of laser being used, the treatment area selected, and the skill of the laser technician. At Laser + Skin Institute, our highly experienced laser technicians provide painless laser hair removal with our state-of-the-art laser technology. We provide efficient laser hair removal treatments using the Cartessa Motus Alexandra model.
Are there any Side Effects with Laser Hair Removal?
There are rarely any permanent side effects with laser hair removal when done properly by trained staff. Skin lightening (hypopigmentation) is rare, but darkening (hyperpigmentation) may occur, especially in patients with darker skin tones. These changes in color usually tend to gradually fade away, but may be permanent. Lasers specifically designed to remove hair in dark skinned individuals greatly diminish this risk. There is a small chance of scarring (less than one percent), appearing as either thickened or depressed areas. To minimize the chances of these possible risks, it is important to follow all pre and post operative instructions carefully.
The staff at the Laser + Skin Institute is uniquely skilled in the art of laser hair removal. We have numerous lasers and light sources that afford our physicians the flexibility to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to your needs. The ultimate benefit is that our patients achieve longer lasting results in a safe and effective clinical setting.
SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Schedule by phone at (973) 635-5050 or fill out the online consultation request
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SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
Schedule by phone at (973) 635-5050
or fill out the online consultation request
By submitting this form you agree to be contacted via phone/email/text