Is Laser Hair Removal right for you? If so, when is a good time to start?

Is Laser Hair Removal right for you? If so, when is a good time to start?

Over the past 20 years lasers have certainly changed the way we live and go about our daily lives. It seems lasers can do everything from vision correction to military weaponry and everything in between. Lasers have come a long way since its inception in 1960 by American Engineer Theodore Maiman.  Who would have thought that lasers would be the foundation of so many different types of medical procedures and they continue to reinvent the way laser light is used. Amazing!

Austin Laser Hair Removal is by no means a new type of treatment type in the laser industry. It was first performed experimentally for about twenty years before Laser Hair Removal became FDA approved and commercially available in the mid-1990s. Although there are many different types of lasers brands and manufacturers they all have one common interest. Laser Light is used to target the hair follicle which resides in the dermis layer of the skin. Of course there is also Electrolysis and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) treatments that can effective remove hair, Laser Hair Removal is by far the most popular treatment for hair removal today.

There are many types of lasers on the market however a large percentage of Dr. Offices, Medical Spas and Dermatology Centers rely on the cutting edge technology of the Candela GentleYag and the GentleLase. These two lasers can effectively and painlessly eliminate unwanted hair permanently. The GentleYag uses a neodymium-doped crystal to generate laser energy that effectively penetrates the skin at 1064 nanometers.  This longer wavelength, coupled with a short 3-millisecond pulse allows an effective treatment to even the smallest hair diameters. The laser also uses a unique a Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) spray to cool the skin prior to each laser pulse. The exclusive cooling technology protects the skin and provides comfort while the laser energy penetrates the skin to reach the hair follicle.

The GentleLase works similar to the GentleYag however it utilizes a 755 nanometer Alexandrite crystal to penetrate deep into the dermis layer of the skin. Like the GentleYag, it also utilizes the Dynamic Cooling to cool the skin prior to the treatment pulse of the laser. This makes for a fast, painless and effective treatment for your clients. In addition to comfort, having these two laser hair removal machines on hand enables you to effectively treat all skin types based on the Fitzpatrick Skin Chart. 

 So when is a good time to start Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

Well, great question. There is never a bad to start Laser Hair Removal treatments however there are a few things you need to know and consider before you decide you want to be on the path to “hair free”. For one, hair grows in stages. This means that multiple treatments will be necessary for you to target each of your individual hair follicles. To go into this a bit deeper, hair grows a staggered pattern referred to as the Anagen, Catagen and Telogen phases. In short, while some hairs are growing, some are falling out, or in the process of falling out. This process changes every two to four months which is why multiple treatments are required, generally 6-9 treatments will permanently reduce unwanted hair although the treatment time between treatments is also a critical part of the elimination process. It is suggested that treatments are approximately 30 days apart however this depends on the area being treated.  Following the link here to view a complete list of treatment pre-care guidelines or the laser hair removal aftercare page to learn more.

If you feel that Laser Hair Removal is right for you we would love to hear from you. When Amore Laser of Austin was born we set out to be the best in the industry all by proving our clients with the cutting edge technology of Candela Lasers. In addition to wanting and effective treatment for our clients we also wanted to make sure we provided a safe and convenient location for them to come for their treatments. This is something we are very proud of today. Amore Laser of Austin Texas has assembled a great team of certified professionals who can determine what type of treatment plan is best for you. We also pride ourselves in being in compliance with the State of Texas and meet all the guidelines established by Radiation Control for Laser Hair Removal.  To learn more about Amore Laser please visit “about us”, call 512-291-4247 or stop by our convenient north Austin location at 2103 W. Anderson lane. We can answer any questions you might have and have you on a hair free path just a few months away! Contact us today, you’ll be glad you did!