Laser Hair Removal

Goodbye shaving and waxing! Our Cartessa Chrome laser eliminates unwanted facial and body hair quickly and safely. Laser hair removal is a noninvasive procedure. During the procedure the laser emits highly concentrated energy to the targeted hair follicles without causing harm to the surrounding skin. The pigment in the follicle absorbs the energy and causes weakening of the follicle. For maximum effectiveness, a laser hair removal treatment cycle will be recommended. Most patients need 6-8 treatments to target all hairs in a treatment site. This is because, at any one time, some hair follicles will be in a growth phase while others will be dormant. Only hair that is actively growing will respond to treatment, and each additional treatment will be able to target follicles that were previously in a dormant state. 

Our laser hair removal is great for all skin types and most hair types. Treatment works best when the skin is lighter than the hair being treated, so people with light blonde, red, or gray hair may see more limited results than those with very light skin and very dark hair.

Most common areas for laser hair removal:

  • upper lip

  • chin

  • neck

  • underarms

  • bikini area

Appointment Planning

Before laser hair removal you will want to avoid plucking, waxing and electrolysis for 6 weeks, shaving is fine. You must also avoid sun exposure for 6 weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes complications such as blistering, irritation and pigmentation, after the treatment more likely. Your practitioner will review your medical history with you at your appointment.

Typically, there is no downtime after a laser hair removal session. With a few exceptions, you’re able to return to normal activities following treatment. Initially, the treated area may have mild redness and slight inflammation around the follicles, but this will diminish over the first couple of hours. Results will begin to show in one to two weeks, as the treated hair begins to fall out. Detailed post-procedure instructions will be reviewed after your service.