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LASER HAIR REMOVAL   HOW IT WORKS Our laser system emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle, where it is absorbed. The energy radiated from the laser is converted into heat, which paralyzes the follicle while leaving the surrounding skin untouched and unharmed. A cooling process also pre-treats the skin protecting it from the heat generated by the laser. The upper layer of the skin is cooled by cryogen as it is applied onto the skin prior to each laser pulse. Because of the cooling device, there is little discomfort felt by patients at the treatment site, but the degree of discomfort varies from person to person depending on his/her threshold. Every patient will require two to three treatments as the process is only effective during the growing cycle. Additional visits will be necessary to catch follicles as they reenter the growth cycle.   BEFORE TREATMENT All laser patients must be seen by a physician before the procedure can take place. Avoid the sun four to six weeks before and after treatment until your physician allows it. MUST avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment. For tan or darker skin types, bleaching cream may be started four to six weeks prior to treatment. Tan skin can not be treated! If treated, you will have hypopigmentation (white spots) and this may not clear for 2-3 months or more. Also, the use of tanning cream must be discontinued one week before treatment.   AFTER TREATMENT Immediately after treatment there should be some redness and swelling, which may last up to 2 hours or longer. The application of ice during the first few hours of treatment will reduce the discomfort and swelling. Makeup may be used immediately after treatment unless there is epidermal blistering. It is recommended to use new makeup to reduce the risk of infection. Do not use any other hair removal treatment (waxing, electrolysis or tweezing) for 4-6 weeks after the laser treatment is performed. Shaving or depilatories may be used.   There is some sensation during Laser treatments, but it is comfortably tolerable. How much or how little differs, since every individual has a different pain tolerance level. Most Electrologists recommend relaxation to better tolerate the treatment. Topical anesthesia may be requested for Laser treatment, however, this should be discussed with your physician prior to treatment.