Are there any restrictions on my
activity after treatment?
Following the treatment, you can return to your normal activities
right away, but some redness may occur. The use of sunscreen is
recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. In addition,
your laser technician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin
care product line or prescribe a skin care regimen especially formulated
for your skin type.
What are the possible side effects?
Although patients experience few side effects, those most commonly
noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to a
sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare
instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional
for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.
How does Laser compare with
other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which
must be repeated on a frequent basis. Laser offers permanent hair
reduction for lasting results.
How does Laser compare
with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves
inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an
electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years
of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds
of hair follicles at a time, laser effectively treats an area in just
seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.
What areas can be treated with laser?
Lasercan remove hair from all parts of the body including the
face, legs, arms, underarms, and back. It can also treat sensitive
areas like the chest, nipples, and bikini line.
What do Laser treatments feel like?
When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild
pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain
medication is typically required; however, some patients may prefer
to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.
How many Laser treatments will I need?
Most areas require 3-6 treatments. However, the number of
treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on
multiple factors – hair thickness, the area treated and your hair’s
growth cycle. Each hair grows at a different rate and goes through
three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. ProWave
treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active
growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter
this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may
be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.
What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following your laser treatment, the area may appear
a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment you may
experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. Actually, most of
these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not
regrowing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your
hair, but it is permissible to shave.