Laser Hair Removal
Self-confidence, aesthetics, and easy grooming are all reasons why someone would want to permanently remove unwanted hair!
Self-confidence, aesthetics, and easy grooming are all reasons why someone would want to permanently remove unwanted hair!
Hair growth is a complex process that starts deep in the hair follicle. Hair is dependent on blood to feed it as it makes its way to the skin’s surface. The sebaceous (oil) glands also play a role by keeping the hair lubricated and healthy.
Shaving simply gets rid of hair at the surface, which is why it grows back so quickly. Tweezing removes the hair as well as its root, which helps slow down regrowth. But even with tweezing, the hair will likely grow back in a couple of weeks.
If you’re looking for longer-term hair removal solutions, it may be time to consider other hair removal techniques, such as laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal is a medical treatment that uses a safe laser to effectively remove unwanted hair.
Did you know the average woman will spend 72 days of her life shaving her legs?
Traditional hair removal methods such as shaving, waxing, and tweezing can be time-consuming and expensive. Now we can offer you a permanent hair reduction solution with the Elite iQ device that will allow you to prioritize the important things in life. Think of what you could do with an extra 72 days!
How does it work?
The Elite iQ device offers quick, easy, and personalized laser hair treatments using smart technology. The Elite iQ device is equipped with Skintel® technology, the first FDA-cleared melanin reader on the market. Skintel technology reads the precise amount of active melanin in your skin, so it can be used to safely treat all skin types and areas of the body including under arms, legs, bikini area, and back - making the Elite iQ device the perfect hair removal solution for men and women.
Is this treatment right for me?
The Elite iQ device can be safely used on all skin types and anywhere on the body including the face, back, chest, arms, underarms, bikini area, and legs.
When will I see the results?
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in hair thickness and the amount of hair in the area treated.* Since hair removal treatments only target hair in the active phase of growth, multiple treatments are often needed for complete removal. Speak to your provider for a consultation to discuss treatment areas and the number of treatments required.
How many treatments will I need?
The amount of treatments and treatment times may vary, depending on the size of the area, but typically take less than 30 minutes!
Why Elite iQ Hair Removal instead of other hair removal options?
Since the Elite iQ device uses Skintel technology, the first FDA-cleared melanin reader, you benefit from a personalized skin treatment and feel confident with your safety and results. Speak to your provider for a consultation to discuss treatment areas and the number of treatments required.
Elite iQ can do more than just hair removal
Skin Revitalization is just for you!
The Elite iQ device is equipped with the Skintel melanin reader, a technology that reads the precise amount of melanin in your skin. The Elite iQ device not only offers personalized hair removal treatments, but it can address the following skin concerns as well! Treatments are quick, non-invasive, and provide great results!
Common Treatments for Men and Women:
Permanent Hair Reduction
Leg Veins
Facial Wrinkles
Razor Bumps
Facial Veins
Sun Damage
Skin Revitalization
Psoriasis
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We also use the Icon® MaxR and MaxY devices for laser hair removal because this state-of-the-art laser offers advanced cooling for increased patient comfort options for customized treatments, ensuring treatments are effective and timely.
Common treatment areas include face, neck, arms, underarms, back, chest, bikini line, and legs. However, it's possible to treat unwanted hair in nearly any area, except the eyelid or surrounding area. Skin with tattoos should not be treated for laser hair removal either.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Unlike shaving or waxing, laser hair removal uses intense heat to damage individual hair follicles. By damaging the hair follicles in this way, all future growth is inhibited. Any additional hair growth that comes in will be finer, lighter and far less noticeable. Laser hair removal makes shaving and waxing obsolete in approximately 5-7 sessions.
Hair colour and skin type influence the success of laser hair removal. The basic principle is that the pigment of the hair, but not the pigment of the skin, should absorb the light. The laser should damage only the hair follicle while avoiding damage to the skin. Therefore, a contrast between hair and skin color — dark hair and light skin — results in the best outcomes.
A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually lasts 2 - 24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours. Mild swelling and redness may accompany this, but usually resolves in 2 - 3 days.
Apply cooling to the treatment area for 10 - 15 minutes every hour for the next 4 hours, as needed. An over-the- counter anti-inflammatory (ibuprofen such as Advil®) or an analgesic (acetaminophen such as Tylenol®) may be taken to reduce discomfort. Use such medicine according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Until redness has resolved, it is recommended to AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
- Applying cosmetics to treated areas
- Swimming, especially in pools with chemicals
- Hot tubs, jacuzzis and saunas
- Activities that cause excessive perspiration, or any activity that may raise core body temperature
- Sun exposure or running to treated areas. Apply a SPF 45 or greater sunscreen to prevent skin color changes
- Aggressive scrubbing and use of exfoliants on the treated area
Bathe or shower as usual. Treated areas may be temperature-sensitive
Appearance of hair growth or stubble will continue for 7 - 30 says post treatment. This is not new hair growth, but treated hairs being expelled from the skin.
Hairs that were in the resting phase (telogen) at the time of treatment may enter the active growing phase (anagen) in 1 - 6 months, depending on the body area. Follow-up treatment may be needed.
If any darkened lesions occur, do no pick or pull at darkened lesions as scaring may occur.
