Unwanted Hair
Unwanted hair on the face and body is one of the most common and most consistently treatable concerns in aesthetic medicine. Laser hair removal offers a long-term reduction in hair growth that frees most patients from the ongoing cycle of shaving, waxing, and threading for good.
About Unwanted Body Hair
Unwanted hair can appear on virtually any area of the face or body and can be driven by a range of factors including genetics, hormonal activity, ethnicity, and certain medical conditions. For many people it is a source of ongoing time, cost, and self-consciousness that accumulates significantly over a lifetime.
Laser hair removal works by delivering concentrated light energy into the hair follicle, targeting the pigment in the hair shaft and root. The heat damages the follicle and inhibits its ability to produce new hair. Because the laser targets the follicle during its active growth phase, a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart is needed to catch all follicles across the different stages of the hair growth cycle.
Most patients see a significant and lasting reduction in hair after completing a full course of treatments, with many experiencing near-permanent results in the treated areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
For most patients, yes, in the sense that the majority of treated hair does not return. Laser energy destroys the follicle's ability to produce hair, and those specific follicles do not regenerate. Some hair may return over time in hormonally sensitive areas such as the face, chin, and bikini line, as hormonal changes can activate previously dormant follicles. Occasional maintenance sessions address this as needed.
Yes, though the approach needs to be carefully matched to your skin tone. Certain laser wavelengths are safer and more effective on darker skin tones than others. We assess each patient individually and adjust our approach accordingly.
Some patients find laser hair removal more comfortable than waxing. The sensation is typically described as a brief snap or flash of warmth against the skin, which is well-tolerated by most patients.
For 24 to 48 hours after treatment, avoid intense heat including hot showers, saunas, and strenuous exercise. In addition, avoid picking or scratching any redness or sensitivity in the treated area. We provide full aftercare instructions following every session.
