Laser Hair Removal Frequently Asked Questions

Q - What is the Candela GentleLASE Laser and why is it a safe treatment?

A - The new GentleLASE Laser Hair Removal is smaller, faster and more versatile than ever - provides permanent hair reduction for all skin types and treatment capabilities for pigmented and vascular lesions, and wrinkles. The
GentleLASE Laser Hair Removal System, a high energy alexandrite laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into hear, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

Q - What conditions are treated with Laser?

A - Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only recognized way to remove hair permanently has been by electrolysis - which can be tedious, time-consuming and uncomfortable.
The GentleLASE Laser Hair Removal System safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin.  Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under ten minutes; legs, backs and larger areas can take longer.

Q - What precautions should be taken before and after laser hair removal treatment?

A - The precautions are:

• Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment or until your practitioner allows it.
• You must avoid electrolysis. plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks before prior treatment.
• If you have ad a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
• If you have a dark skin type, a beaching cream may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results.
• Your should discuss your desired results and the improvements you expect to achieve with Beauty Matters specialists. Together you can decide if your expectations will be met and if this laser hair removal treatment is the best.

Q - How many laser hair removal treatments will I need?

A -  Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle.; Repeat sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the early growth phase.

Q-  What does the laser hair removal treatment include?

A - The procedure vary from patient to patient. Generally, the laser hair treatment will include:

• Wearing safety eyewear to protect the practitioner and the patient's eyes from the laser light during the procedure.
• A small handpiece will be used that touches the skin to deliver the laser light. A light spray  of coolant onto the skin well be felt just before each laser pulse.
• A test area will be done prior to the entire treatment. Your full treatment may be done on the same day or up to two weeks later, depending on the skin reaction.
• Most patients experience little discomfort at the treatment site because of the dynamic cooling device.
• The procedure can take as little as 10 minutes or up to an hour, depending on the area treated.
• The treated area may become pink or red within 30 minutes of treatment; this may last from a few hours to several days and is relieved with the application of ice or cooling gels.