When used in hair reduction, the light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair. It quickly turns to heat which then breaks down the hair follicle, making the hair thinner, lighter, and grow back at a much slower rate, eventually stopping the hair from developing all together.

Hair grows in three phases, Anagen (growing) Catagen(transitional) Telogen(resting) The growth cycle is significant because laser hair removal treatment is only effective on actively growing hair i.e. during the Anagen stage, which is also when the melanin is at its most abundant. For the face, the hair will reach the phase after 4 weeks, for the body, it takes up to 6 weeks. Laser can only treat the hairs that are present and not the ones that have yet to be formed or developed.

Yes, it is able to target stubborn ingrown uner the skin because of the pigment in the hair.

For treatments on the face, treatments should be scheduled every four weeks. Areas on the body should be performed every six weeks.

16 Years old due to hormones, pain tolerance and liabilities. Laser can be performed on candidates younger however, a waiver must be signed be a guardian.

On the day before your treatment you should shave thoroughly with a new razor. Shaving is the only method of hair removal recommended while having laser treatments. Shaving removes hair above the skin that can result in surface skin damage from burnt hairs but it leaves the hair shaft intact below the surface. The laser admits light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. This is why it is imperative that you Do not wax or plaque in the area. Tips for shaving do not dry shave the area, use a new razor choose a non-perfume shaving product, take your time and shave The area well. How to prepare before laser hair removal Leaving hair behind can result in discomfort shaving for laser hair removal is essential to ensure a safe and comfortable and effective experience and result.

Avoid tanning and using sunless self tanners for at least a month any tanning of the skin can result in pigmentation in the areas you laser. Avoid any skin creams that could make you light sensitive Avoid blood thinning medications On the day of your laser hair removal treatment please shower Refrain from using any deodorant if the under arm area is to be treated.