Preparation:
Prior to each laser hair removal treatment, there are a few simple steps you must follow to make your experience as safe, comfortable and effective as possible. First, stay out of the sun as much as you can for at least three weeks. A recent suntan or sunburn can sensitize the area and may reduce the effectiveness of your hair removal treatment. Second, shave the area to be treated; and third, make sure the treatment area is absolutely clear of any lotions, creams, makeup, sun block, perfume or any other chemicals or skincare products. Any of these can react with your hair removal treatment, causing an allergic reaction, or blocking the transmission of light, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the procedure.
The Procedure:
We begin with your comfort and safety in mind by asking a set of basic questions about your medical status each time you come to New Skin Laser Institute. Conditions such as medications you may be taking, sun exposure, possible pregnancy, etc. can affect your safety, comfort or the effectiveness of your treatment.
Your hair removal treatment sessions start when your New Skin Laser Institute physician or nurse applies a cool, conducting gel to the treatment area. This helps ensure optimum skin contact with the treatment head for maximum effectiveness, as well as proper cooling of the outer skin layer. Your practitioner will then systematically treat the prepared area. The sensation has been described as a "hot pinch," similar to the snap of a small rubber band. For most hair removal patients, the mild pinching sensation goes away almost immediately.
Post-Treatment:
Your treated skin will likely appear pink or slightly red for a day or so after each hair removal session. On very rare occasions redness, minor blistering or persistent pain may occur. If they do, contact New Skin Laser Institute for instructions.
Some hair will continue to grow after treatment. Some of these hairs are being expelled from the newly disabled follicles, and some are from dormant follicles entering their active phase after the hair removal procedure was performed. This normal hair growth cycle is why the full Hair Removal Protocol consists of six hair removal treatments per area, scheduled seven to thirteen weeks apart.* This is also why any laser hair removal therapy that purports to be effective using fewer treatments is making impossible claims.
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