FAQ’s

A. You may experience an uncomfortable stinging sensation during treatment similar to the quick snap of an elastic band. Some areas of the body are more sensitive than others and you may want to use a topical anesthetic. We use a Cryo Chiller which blows cold air on the area being treated help reduce the discomfort.

A. Lasers that are cleared for permanent hair reduction use powerful light sources that are designed to be absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle. By absorbing this laser energy, the hair follicles are disabled, impairing their ability to grow.

A. Lasers that are cleared for permanent hair reduction use powerful light sources that are designed to be absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle. By absorbing this laser energy, the hair follicles are disabled, impairing their ability to grow.

A. The laser can only disable hair follicles during the growing stage. Although one laser session can result in several months of hair reduction, additional treatments will be necessary to take care of other follicles when they re-enter the growth phase for permanent results. Generally 6 treatments are required for best results although it could be more or less than 6 depending on skin and hair coloring, density per treated area and genetics.

A. The laser can only disable hair follicles during the growing stage. Although one laser session can result in several months of hair reduction, additional treatments will be necessary to take care of other follicles when they re-enter the growth phase for permanent results. Generally 6 treatments are required for best results although it could be more or less than 6 depending on skin and hair coloring, density per treated area and genetics.

A. The FDA has cleared select lasers, including the Cynosure Elite, for marketing as “permanent hair reduction”. This means that the hair follicles that are disabled by the laser will not grow back. Laser is only effective during the active growth stage of hair, so more than one treatment is necessary to achieve desired results.

A. On occasion side effects do occur, but they are usually quite subtle and generally temporary. Some side effects examples include: Temporary pigment change, swelling, redness and bruising or antihistamine reaction.

A. Any are of the body can be treated with the exception of eyebrows.