Laser Hair Removal

For many women and men, unwanted hair can be a nuisance…or even a nightmare. Until recently, removing it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, expensive and time-consuming. With the exception of electrolysis, which can be prohibitively expensive and painful, most other methods are temporary at best.

But that has all changed. Today, with the remarkable advances in laser technology, unwanted hair is being removed safely and affordably. Laser Hair Removal has been extensively researched, tested and proven highly effective in permanently reducing unwanted hair. It works on just about any treatment area of the body where smooth skin is desired…underarms, face, neck, legs, shoulders, back, bikini line, you name it.

How is permanent hair removal achieved?
The CoolGlide system presents a revolution in hair removal. Using technology beyond that of other lasers, the CoolGlide can disable hundreds of hair follicles in less than one second, and promises long-lasting results for all skin types.

Our CoolGlide hair removal system is cleared for permanent hair reduction. It is a non-invasive laser specifically designed to eliminate undesired hair from all parts of the body. The CoolGlide system generates intense, long pulsed laser light through an actively-cooled handpiece. The laser effectively disables unwanted pigmented hair follicles, thus impairing their growth. The laser's cold handpiece is placed gently on the skin and glides along as pulses of light are delivered from the laser. When the light penetrates the skin, it selectively damages the root of the un-wanted hair.

The CoolGlide can remove hair from all parts of the body including the face, legs, arms, underarms, and back, as well as sensitive areas like the chest, and bikini area.

How does CoolGlide compare with other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which must be repeated on a frequent basis. Hair removal with CoolGlide offers longer lasting results with 95-98% reduction in hair growth.

How do CoolGlide treatments compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to destroy them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. CoolGlide delivers non-invasive light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at one time. In just a few minutes, CoolGlide can effectively treat an area that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

What are CoolGlide treatments like?
CoolGlide's handpiece, as the name implies, cools and soothes your skin as it glides along. When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild stinging or pinching sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required. Some patients prefer a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.

Does skin color make a difference?
With CoolGlide's unique design we have the flexibility to treat all skin types. Before CoolGlide, tanned patients were denied treatment due to increased risk of undesireable side effects.

CoolGlide Excel's longer wavelength allows it to treat all skin tones, not just patients with light skin and dark hair. You can now be treated all year long, and don't have to wait for your tan to fade. While patients with fair skin still respond the best, medical studies have indicated that tanned patients can achieve hair reduction equal to that of non-tanned patients without undesireable side effects with the CoolGlide.

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

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
After your treatment, the area is cleansed and you can return to your normal activities immediately. Your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regimen especially formulated for your skin type. The use of sun screen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. As always, it is a good idea to limit your sun exposure.

How do I find out more?
For more information about our Laser Hair Removal services, we encourage you to call
321-253-9553 and schedule an in-office consultation today!