Laser hair removal not only helps
people get rid of unwanted hair, stop the potential for
regrowth, and reveal smooth, flawless skin, but it also
helps them add long lost time to their daily routine.
Treatments are performed by a certified technician in
a professional office setting, all while you sit back
and relax. Quite a difference from the back-wrenching,
tiresome process of shaving, waxing, or tweezing.
San Francisco laser hair removal
patients commonly have treatments done on their legs,
arms, back, chest, bikini line, underarms, buttocks,
and face. The process is performed in a series of treatments
ranging anywhere from 5-12, depending on the area, hair
texture, and skin tone. The number of weeks between each
treatment can also depend on various factors.
During a laser hair removal treatment,
the laser light is directed at the follicles beneath
the skin. When the light hits, its heat damages the follicle,
killing the hair within and destroying the potential
for regrowth. Patients will likely experience some redness
after their treatment, but are able to immediately carry
on with daily tasks.
Risks:
While laser hair removal is not surgical, it shares with
surgical procedures the risk of infection and reaction
to anesthetic. (No anesthesia is required for laser
hair removal, but if preferred, a topical numbing cream
can be applied.) Other potential risks associated with
laser hair removal can include burning, blistering,
swelling, or changes in pigmentation.
Recovery:
After a laser hair removal treatment, atients can return
to work or other normal activities. It is required
that sun exposure be avoided after treatment. When
skin IS exposed to the sun, a sunscreen with high
SPF protection should be applied.
CONTACT US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LASER
HAIR REMOVAL. SAN FRANCISCO SPECIALISTS CAN ANSWER YOUR
QUESTIONS AND HELP YOU SET UP YOUR INITIAL CONSULTATION.
