Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center (SMAC) is pleased to offer the latest technologies in laser hair removal. We have multiple lasers and will choose the appropriate system for you, depending upon your skin color, tan and hair color. Our systems feature sapphire cooling system and high power which offer a fast, painless treatment. Older lasers limited us to light skinned, dark haired patients without tans, but the Sciton systems we use allow us to treat all skin types including tanned patients and all hair colors and thicknesses.
The effect of the laser is to cause energy absorption along the hair follicle while sparing the skin and surrounding tissue. As some of the hair follicles are in a “resting phase” (telogen) it often requires multiple treatments to achieve permanent hair reduction. Three to six treatments spaced 1-2 months apart are usually needed, although more treatments are occasionally necessary to reach complete hair removal.
Patients are asked not to wax or pluck hair for several weeks prior to treatment although shaving is permitted. Areas are photographed, the hair is shaved, the areas are marked and a topical anesthetic cream is placed. After 45 minutes, the anesthetic is removed and the laser energy is applied with a cooling hand piece. After the procedure, no dressings or other post treatment care is needed. Patients may shower and apply make up as previously. There may be minor skin irritation or redness which subsides within a few hours after treatment.
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