Dealing with excess hair on your face, underarms, bikini area, legs, and/or your back can be a time consuming, embarrassing, and annoying process. Laser hair removal is an easy, reasonably painless, long term way to reduce hair in any problem area.

Laser Hair Removal
Information and Process

Laser hair removal uses a long-pulsed Nd:YAG laser (Candela® GentleYAG) to quickly remove unwanted hair. During the treatment process the skin is protected with a light cryogen cooling spray. The Candela® GentleYAG laser is then applied to the skin in pulses until the entire area has been treated. The laser may briefly feel hot and a slight stinging sensation my follow. Massage is often used following the treatment to minimize any discomfort.

• Each laser hair removal and reduction procedure can take anywhere from ten to sixty minutes depending on the size of the area to be treated.

• The laser hair removal and reduction treatments may need to be repeated every four to eight weeks depending on the desired final result.

More Details about Laser Hair Removal and Reduction

Laser hair removal can be preformed on most skin tones. Certain types of hair are more easily removed than other types. Underarm hair, bikini areas, and legs are quite easily treated, while facial hair is more difficult to remove. Most often the desired result can be achieved in between three to ten visits.

Hair color also plays a large roll in how easily hair can be removed. White and light colored hair is much more difficult to remove than darker hair. More treatments and maintenance are typically needed for fair colored hair and some very light hairs cannot be treated at all. Since hair is continuously growing, extra touch up treatments may be needed.

Laser Hair Removal Results

While the overall process is reasonably painless, there may be some pink shading or reddening of the treated area after the procedure. Makeup can be applied after the treatment and the area can be shaved as well. Waxing, bleaching and plucking should not be done prior to the treatment or in between treatments, and only gentle cleansers should be used. It typically takes two to four weeks for the hair follicle to fall out completely following the treatment.

Please call our Cosmetic Coordinator and laser hair removal specialist, Connie Crews R.N., to schedule your treatment or FREE consultation today.

Knight Dermatology Institute offers laser hair removal treatments to patients throughout Central Florida including the Orlando regional cities of Winter Park, Maitland, Longwood, Sanford, Kissimmee and Windermere. Click here for directions to Knight Dermatology Institute located in Orlando, Florida.