What to Expect During a Laser Hair Removal Treatment?

 

Prior to your first treatment, you will have a consultation. During the consultation, we will determine your skin type, review any medications you have been taking and get a general health history.

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If you are on medications that could create photosensitivity, or if there is an issue in your medical history that could result in a less-than-ideal treatment, we will either perform a test spot or inform you that laser hair removal may not be safe or effective at this time.

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Following the consultation, if we determine you are a good candidate, we will proceed with treatment starting with a test spot. This spot typically is inside the arm. While we wait a few minutes to see what effect the test spot has on your skin, we will ask that you specifically let us know what hair you want to be removed.

Excessive sun exposure either before or after laser treatments are not advised and we will not perform LHR on individuals who have had or will have excessive sun exposure immediately before or immediately after laser treatments. Individuals who go to tanning beds are never good candidates for laser hair removal as this concentrated form of UVA light is considered by many to be far more dangerous than traditional sun exposure.

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Each person receiving a laser treatment will be wearing protective eyewear. You will still be able to see a flash of light, but your eyes will be completely covered. The laser technicians wear a type of eyewear, as well.

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We ask that you arrive on time for your appointment. We ask that you shave 3 days before the first treatment. We also ask that you are freshly showered with completely clean skin, without lotions, creams, deodorants or fragrances of any kind before coming in. There won’t be any surprises as we will let you know ahead of time what to expect. 

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Following treatment, you may feel a little sensitive and the more good news is, you don’t need to wait for hair to grow in like waxing, you can continue shaving any hair you see after 24 hours from your treatment (your hair will be reduced immediately).

Information about Light Sheer Duet 

 

• The Light Sheer Duet is a diode laser that is attracted by hair and skin pigmentation, meaning, dark hair and tanned skin have higher risks of burning. 

• Lighter skin tone tends to have faster results than darker skin tones; 

• The diode laser does not work in white, blond, or fair hair;

• Areas such as the upper lip and face have thin hair and the treatment tends to be longer than other areas;

• Redness and bumps are common after the procedure but they disappear in a few days;

• It is important to use sunscreen on areas that will be exposed to the sun, especially if you are treating the face;

• A minimum of 8 or 10 consecutive sessions are necessary for a good result every 3-4 weeks;

• CAUTION: tanned, pregnant, breastfeeding patients should not undergo LHR treatments.