Laser Hair Removal

All manual methods of hair removal (such as waxing, shaving, plucking and threading) are harsh on the skin and can cause sagging or stretching. These methods also leave the hair follicle intact so that hair continues to grow, whereas only laser hair removal can directly treat the hair follicle and provide long-term hair reduction. Laser hair removal treatment is fast and can cover larger areas and multiple hair follicles.

Laser hair removal requires a series of treatments, so be aware that it can be months before you see your final results. While these treatments do not offer perfect results, we can eliminate a significant amount of unwanted hair during each session. Additionally, some areas will require more attention because of the thickness and amount of hair. Once you’ve reached your goal, occasional touch-up treatments may be necessary to maintain your smooth results.

Most patients will need five to seven treatments in any given area, spaced six to eight weeks apart. There will be some variations in response to the procedure, as no two patients are alike. Also, certain areas like the bikini line and underarms respond better than others. Patients should understand that once they’ve completed their initial treatments, they will need to schedule maintenance treatments once or twice per year.

Thicker, darker hair on lighter skin achieves the best results from the laser, although the SPLENDOR X allows us to successfully treat a variety of skin pigments.

High-performance laser systems such as the SPLENDOR X have made laser hair removal safer than ever before. Nevertheless, there is always the risk of complications. Possible reactions or risks include:

• Skin irritation
• Hyperpigmentation (dark spots)
• Blistering
• Hypopigmentation (light spots)
• Burns

Complications with laser hair removal are rare, and any side effects are resolved in a matter of days. At Senza, our technicians are expertly trained in advanced laser hair removal techniques and can address any questions or concerns you might have.

Yes, we offer laser hair removal treatments for all skin types. In the world of aesthetic treatments, there have been major breakthroughs that allow for improved, long-term results for all skin pigments.

At Senza we do not treat pregnant patients, although it is technically safe to do so.

As with any laser skin treatment, we recommend reducing sunlight exposure as much as possible up to two weeks before and after. You also should not attempt to remove any hair before treatment by plucking or waxing. Natural hair growth will need to continue so that we can reach all hair in anaphase, and not all hair will be at the same level of growth in the first treatment.

There is some discomfort with laser hair removal treatments, and some patients respond better than others. At Senza, we apply a topical cream to numb the skin before treatment. Treatments are relatively fast – underarm and chin or lip areas take a couple of minutes, while the bikini area takes 10 minutes at most.

The best thing about laser hair removal treatments is that you won’t need any recovery time, nor are there usually any visible side effects. Many treatments are done during a patient’s lunch hour, allowing them to return to their regular activities immediately after.