HAIR REMOVAL (Click on the images above to see larger and additional before/after images)

Austin Laser Hair Removal Procedure

Laser hair removal is an alternative to hair removal creams, razors, waxing and electrolysis needles.

Laser Hair Removal uses a laser light to remove unwanted hair. Because the laser treats more than one hair at a time, it is possible to treat larger areas such as the back, shoulders, arms, legs and face.

HOW DOES THE LIGHTSHEER DIODE LASER SYSTEM WORK?

The system emits near-infrared laser light that is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle. The laser is pulsed, or turned on, for only a fraction of a second. The duration of each pulse is just long enough to damage the follicle, while the system's unique, patented contact-cooling handpiece, the ChillTip, helps protect the skin by conductive cooling during the laser energy delivery.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF THE LIGHTSHEER DIODE LASER SYSTEM ?

The LightSheer Diode Laser System was designed for laser hair removal, so it has the wavelength, fluence, pulse width, and active epidermal cooling system—the ChillTip very well suited for laser hair removal.

View information on the Lightsheer Diode Laser System.

The number of treatments you may require for optimal long-term results depends on the area you wish to have treated and the hair color, density and growth cycle. Your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence it's growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hair's location, thickness and resilience.

The laser slows the growing capacity of follicles in the growth cycle at the time of the treatment. Since some hair follicles may enter their growth cycle after your treatment, multiple treatments may be required to deliver optimal results. Treatment results will vary from patient to patient depending on skin and hair color.

Note: Removing hair does not make it grow back thicker, darker or quicker. The opposite is usually the case. The laser may cause hair to come back slower and thinner.

With electrolysis a needle is inserted into each hair follicle, one at a time. Once inserted, an electric shock burns the follicle to retard hair growth. Laser Hair Removal uses the light of the laser impact the hair follicle.

The laser energy passes through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. It is commonly described as a rubber band snapping sensation.

You can return to your normal activities immediately. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun.