Lasers
Laser Hair Removal
LightSheer Duet Laser™®
Our practice is pleased to offer the High Speed LightSheer DUET for permanent hair reduction with exciting speed and amazing comfort. Ask your aesthetician to tell you more about your treatment, possible side-effects and what results you can expect during your consultation. Below you will find some commonly asked questions:
How does the Lightsheer Duet laser work?
In the past, remedies for unwanted hair included plucking, shaving, waxing, electrolysis or chemical depilatories. Some are painful. Some are messy, and all are only temporary. Laser hair removal is a more effective solution. The High Speed LightSheer DUET uses state-of-the-art diode lasers with vacuum-assist technology to remove unwanted hair, and with greater speed and comfort than other methods.
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The High Speed LightSheer DUET is a laser that produces a large beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted is well absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. During the procedure, the laser pulses for a fraction of a second, allowing the hair to absorb the light and heat up. As it heats up, the hair shaft and bulb are damaged which significantly impedes its ability to re-grow. And with the large spot size, the process treats numerous hair follicles simultaneously, making the treatment much faster than traditional laser hair removal alternatives.
Does laser hair reduction work in just one treatment?
Any Laser hair removal requires multiple treatments. This is because the laser works best when hairs are in an early growth stage (referred to as anagen), and all the hairs are not in this phase at the same time.
Is there down-time or side effects with laser hair reduction?
The appearance of the treated area immediately following treatment will vary from patient to patient, depending on the extent of the procedure and the skin type. Side effects are rare, and if they do occur, are typically minor. They may include redness and swelling around the hair follicle, which are, in fact, positive clinical results and indicate that the follicle has responded to treatment. Most people return to normal activity right away.
Is the treatment painful?
Vacuum-assist technology and the large spot size make hair removal fast and comfortable, without the need for topical anesthetics and gels. For more information on laser hair removal, go to:http://www.skinandhealth.com/content/hair">
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