Laser Hair Removal

Never shave, wax or tweeze again!

Remove unwanted hair with the most advanced FDA-approved laser technology for ALL skin types. Laser hair removal is safe, comfortable, and effective. Advanced technology used by medical professionals for REAL results! Since different skin types respond better to certain lasers, Dermacare uses several different lasers for hair removal .

How does it work?

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair's growth.

Is it painful?

The laser treatment itself can cause a slight tingling or stinging sensation. Because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

How long do the treatments take?

Treatment time can vary depending on the size of the area treated, and the particular technique used. Small areas such as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to one hour. Since the laser affects only those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this stage at the same time, several treatments will needed to effectively remove all hair from the area. Subsequent sessions will be scheduled at least a month apart. By this time you will probably begin to notice the re-growth of hairs that were previously in the resting stage.

How many treatments are required?

Results can vary based on an individual's metabolism, hormonal level, hair quality and number of hair follicles can all affect the outcome. Moreover, normal hair goes through a growth cycle in three stages: the anagen, or growing phase; the telogen, or resting phase; and the catagen, or transitional phase. During the anagen phase, hair is susceptible to the laser's energy, but during the telogen and catagen phases, it is resistant. At any one time, various percentages of body hair will be in each of these phases, making complete removal unlikely without multiple sessions. Typically five treatments are necessary to achieve the desired result.