Introduction

What causes excess hair?

Hair grows in cycles (**Anagen **Catagen and **Telogen) and many factors influence its growth. *Age, *ethnicity, *medications, *hormone levels, *and even body site all influence the length, coarseness, and color of the body hair. How much hair you see depends on how many hairs are in their active growth cycle and how long that cycle lasts.


The regression of a mature anagen hair follicle

How does the laser remove hair?

TLC Dermal Laser Hair Removal Clinic uses the most sophisticated Diode System to perform quick and long lasting hair removal. The system emits light that is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle. The laser is pulsed, or "turned on", for only a fraction of a second. The duration of the pulses has been carefully determined so that the energy will be absorbed by the hair follicle to disable it. The result is safe and effective hair removal.


Laser Hair Removal - It's a matter of cycle.




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FAQ about Laser Hair Removal

What is the advantage of using a laser?

Lasers are precise instruments that can be adjusted to the exact parameters that will specifically disable the hair follicle. Unlike precision "hair-by-hair" treatments like electrolysis, the laser uses a wide beam that treats many hairs at once. Because of this, large areas like a man's full back, full legs or arms can be completely hair free within a few hours. You will see immediate results that will last far longer than shaving, tweezing, waxing, chemical depilation, or other temporary treatments.

Is it safe?

Laser hair removal was pioneered after more than 30 years of laser research by physicians, and has been shown through extensive clinical trials at more than 10 laser U.S. and Canadian laser research centers to provide safe and effective hair removal. The laser parameters were carefully defined by studying the anatomy of the hair follicle and precisely matching the laser light and pulse duration to the follicle size, depth, and location to safely and effectively remove the hair.

How long will it take?

Because the laser treats many hairs at a time, facial areas (chin, lip, cheeks, etc.) can be treated in 20 - 30 minutes. Small body areas (underarms, bikini line, etc.) take less than a half hour. Larger body areas (full back, full legs, both arms, etc.) usually take an hour or more, depending upon the size of the area and the density of the hair.

Does it hurt?

Most laser clients describe the treatment as mildly uncomfortable, but not painful. For sensitive facial and body areas, however, some people do ask for an aesthetic. If you decide you would prefer an aesthetic, We can prescribe a topical aesthetic one for you.

What happens to the skin after the treatment?

Within several minutes of the treatment, the treated area will be come slightly red and puffy. This reaction subsides, and within a few hours the area returns to normal. Since the laser does not burn or cut the skin in any way, you can return to your normal activities immediately.

How many treatments will I need?

The laser works by disabling hairs that are in their active growth cycle at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter their growth cycles at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the follicles in a given area.