Laser Hair Removal
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Avoid excessive sun exposure on the area for at least 2 weeks before and after your session.
Avoid sunless tanning creams and spray tans 2 weeks prior or until completely removed.
Avoid antibiotics and any other medications that will cause your skin to be photosensitive 2 weeks prior.
Avoid waxing, plucking, and using depilatory creams for at least 3 weeks prior.
No medicated topical creams or retinol on the area for at least 5 days prior.
The area must be shaved the day before your appointment.
Please remove any creams, perfumes, oils & makeup on the area to be treated before your appointment.
Wear SPF before and after your appointment to reduce the risk of hyperpigmentation
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Avoid exercising and excessive sweating for 24 hours post treatment or until irritation subsides
Avoid hot showers, baths, steam rooms and saunas for 24 hours post treatment or until irritation subsides.
No scrubs or any form of exfoliation for 7 days post treatment.
No waxing, plucking or epilating in between treatments
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The number of sessions you’ll need depends on factors such as the individual’s genetic background, skin tone, hair color and area to be treated. Hormonal areas may require more sessions. Most people can expect to see a 75% to 95% reduction in hair growth after 6 sessions. Sessions are typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, depending on the treatment area.
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Although everyone has a different level of pain tolerance, we try to make the treatment as comfortable as possible. Our laser incorporates the Zimmer chiller device which blows out a nice cold air throughout the entire session. This allows for a more comfortable treatment. If you’d like to try it out beforehand we are happy to include a test patch during your complimentary consultation.
Why Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a convenient, noninvasive method for permanently reducing or removing unwanted facial or body hair. It leaves the skin looking smoother and silkier than waxing, electrolysis or razors and is a gentle technique that can treat larger areas effectively with minimal discomfort and with no downtime. Today, laser hair removal is one of the most common non-invasive medical aesthetic procedures performed in the United States.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from all areas of the face and body. Our lasers safely and effectively treat all skin tones.
Precision. Lasers can selectively target the pigment in the hair follicle while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged.
Speed. Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.
Predictability. Most patients have permanent hair loss after an average of three to seven sessions.
How to Prepare for Laser Hair Removal
If you are planning on undergoing laser hair removal, you should limit plucking, waxing, and electrolysis for three weeks before treatment. That's because the laser targets the hairs' roots, which are temporarily removed by waxing or plucking.
You should also avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely.
What to Expect during Laser Hair Removal
The laser equipment will be adjusted according to the color, thickness, and location of your hair being treated as well as your skin color. Thanks to the hand made Italian engineering of our lasers, you will feel very minimal pain, while still experiencing dramatic results. Our lasers use the fastest technology to have you on your way in no time!
What to expect after treatment
In most cases you may return to work and other daily activities immediately following your treatment. You may notice redness or minor skin irritation after the treatment for up to 48 hours, but this usually resolves within just a few hours. Sunscreen is a 'must' on any treated areas that are exposed to the sun.
We offer complimentary consultations!
Come in for a complimentary consultation and test patch or underarm treatment and try us out before you commit. Come see why we are the top rated place for laser hair removal in NYC!
