LASER HAIR REMOVAL
Little Rock, Arkansas
Laser Hair Removal is one of the most frequently done cosmetic procedures here at The Cosmetic Surgery Center, and in fact, nationwide. It's a simple process, but will take several visits to complete. Why?
Hair growth is cyclical
Not all hairs in any one body area are at the same phase of growth at the same time. The target of a hair-removing laser is the hair root (follicle), in the skin's middle layer, the dermis. Hair grows from its follicle in a cycle, with rest periods in between growth phases. Most of the follicles which are in an active growth stage at the time of treatment are stopped from producing any more hair. Subsequent treatments will target other follicles which are in their growth stage at that time, until (ideally) all follicles have been shut down.
That means that you will need five or six treatments, perhaps more, depending on how dense and thick the hair growth is that is being targeted. The interval of time between treatments will vary somewhat according to the body area being treated. For the chin area, for example, it would be about four weeks. For legs, it would be six to eight weeks.
Does it work for gray or blond hair?
Until recently, a person with fair or gray hair was not a good candidate for laser hair removal. This was because laser light is absorbed by pigment. The lasers previously used had a shorter wavelength and did not penetrate the skin as deeply. So if the skin had much pigment, it absorbed more of the laser light, reducing the laser's effectiveness for hair removal. People with dark hair on fair skin were the best candidates, and in effect, the only candidates.
That has changed. The Sciton Profile Laser's longer wavelength can safely pass through all skin colors without being significantly absorbed.
It's still true that people with gray or blond hair respond less well to laser hair removal than people with darker hair. But each case is unique. It will help if your skin is not tanned. If you have light-colored hair, don't assume that you're not a good candidate. Call or email us for a complimentary laser hair removal consultation, and Dr. Branman or Dr. Devlin can determine how well you might respond to a treatment:
- Sciton Laser Before and After Pictures
- Sciton Profile Laser
- Skin tightening
- Micro peels and full face resurfacing
- Removal of sun damage, veins, and other discoloration
We are devoted to offering state-of-the-art cosmetic surgery services to you. We will answer all your questions, pamper you with the comfort of our amenities, and work with you to fit your treatment as closely as possible to your wishes and goals. Contact us today.
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501-227-0707 - 800-877-7926
Little Rock Cosmetic Surgery
10809 Executive Center Drive, Suite 100
Little Rock, Arkansas 72211-7926