Laser Hair Removal | Highland IL | Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty

Loose the Razor With a Laser
Laser hair removal is a safe and effective treatment to remove unwanted hair. Areas of treatment can include your legs, arms, face, back and the bikini line. The laser emits a tiny beam of light through the skin, down the hair shaft to the hair follicle, damaging the hair follicle. Destruction of the hair follicle provides you with long-term results of unwanted hair.

Hair growth is defined in three different stages. The first stage is the actively growing stage and this is the best time to use the laser for treatment of unwanted hair. In the actively growing stage, the hair contains the most melanin (pigment). Laser hair removal works best on dark brown or black hairs. The laser beam is absorbed by the melanin and transferred to the hair follicle for destruction. The second stage of hair growth is known as the regressive stage and the third stage is known as the resting stage. Because of the different stages of hair growth, you will need more than one treatment for removal of unwanted hair. You may see up to 50% reduction in hair growth after one treatment.

Success of Laser hair removal is influenced by hair color and skin type. Lighter skin tones and dark hair have the best results. If you have a suntan or use sunless tanning products, you should wait until the tan fades before having laser hair removal. You have a higher risk of side effects such as blistering or discolorations when your skin is tanned. Avoid excessive sun exposure two weeks before treatment.