What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Both men and women may have areas of unwanted hair. Unfortunately, the majority of techniques at one’s disposal to relieve the condition are temporary. Today, laser hair removal is one of the most popular techniques and efficient means for eliminating unwanted body hair. Say goodbye to the age-old routines and hassles of plucking, shaving, tweezing, and waxing unwanted hair, and embrace the freedom that is laser hair treatment.
What Is the GentleYAG Laser?
While there are many lasers on the market, our team uses the the GentleYAG® laser system. This laser hair treatment is as safe (if not safer) than more traditional laser treatments, but provides contemporary advantages for patients. The GentleYAG laser system incorporates a proprietary cooling system, which utilizes bursts of a substance that produces very frigid temperatures on the surface of the skin to prepare the skin for laser hair treatment.
How Is the Procedure Performed?
The GentleYAG laser system is hand-held and directs a narrow, intense beam of energy below the surface of the skin. Once absorbed by the skin, the energy is converted into heat that destroys hair follicles, including the hair root that gives rise to all hair growth in that area. The system achieves permanent hair removal while leaving the surrounding vital tissues unharmed. With the addition of its patented cooling system, the GentleYAG laser system provides unrivaled patient comfort along with swift laser hair treatment times.
Best Laser Hair Removal: Ideal Candidate, Treatment Areas, and Downtime
All skin types can be successfully treated with the GentleYAG laser hair treatment system. The GentleYAG laser may be used to safely and effectively treat most areas of the body, including face/upper lip, neck, chest, back, underarms, bikini area, arms, and legs. Due to their extreme sensitivity, areas such as the ears and nose should not undergo laser hair treatment.
Depending upon the amount of unwanted hair to be removed, this permanent hair removal technique can be completed in as little as fifteen minutes or take an hour or longer. And better yet, recovery from this laser hair treatment is fast—most patients are able to return to normal activities the same day as the procedure.
Laser Hair Removal Side Effects and Results
Many patients report little to no pain while undergoing laser hair treatment with the GentleYAG laser system. The combination of a topical numbing cream and the system’s patented cooling feature provide enhanced patient comfort. The most common side effect of laser hair removal may be temporary darkening or lightening of the skin. Additionally, there may be some skin redness and swelling similar to a sunburn. For the best laser hair removal results, patients should avoid prolonged sun exposure as well as use a sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) in the weeks prior to and after the procedure.
Generally, laser hair removal requires multiple sessions to achieve optimal results. Permanent hair removal via the GentleYAG laser technique usually requires 2 to 6 treatments.
Is the GentleYAG Laser Safe for All Skin Types?
Yes, the GentleYAG laser is safe for all skin types, including darker and tanned skin tones. Past lasers (not the GentleYAG laser) have been known to damage darker skin leaving those with it limited hair removal options with less than optimal results. The laser safely targets only the pigment (melanin) within the hair follicles, causing no damage to the surrounding skin, even in darker skin tones.
Your Free Laser Hair Removal Consultation
Laser hair removal may be the solution you’ve been looking for if you’re done with shaving, waxing, or tweezing unwanted hairs. Contact Precision MD and schedule a free consultation—you’ll be one step closer to realizing your permanent hair removal dreams can come true.
