Laser Hair Removal

At your laser hair removal appointment, you can relax in one of our treatment rooms as the needed areas of your skin are cleaned to remove dirt, oil, and moisturizers. During laser hair removal, a technician will stretch out the skin to provide a direct path between the root of the hair follicle and the laser. The laser’s energy will target and disable the hair follicle, which stops it from growing back. Usually, you will need 3 – 5 sessions over a period of 3 – 4 weeks to see your ideal results. Your appointments will be spaced out in order to allow the treated areas time to recover. This also allows time for hair follicles that were in the dormant phase of growth to reach the active growth phase so they can be treated. The state-of-the-art technology we use at Vinyard Institute of Plastic Surgery is able to target the hair follicle alone to preserve the skin in the area being treated.

While the treatment is relatively gentle in nature, your skin may feel like it has a light sunburn since lasers are used. After your session, you will be free to resume your daily activities, but you should refrain from heavy activity or lengthy exposure to the sun for a period of 24 hours to let the treated areas heal. When you get home after your appointment, we recommend anti-inflammatory creams or cold packs to treat any discomfort.

Getting laser hair removal will vary in cost, depending on the size and number of areas being treated in addition to how many treatment sessions you will need to attain a smooth result. To help you understand the benefits of laser hair removal, consider the time and energy you are putting into waxing, shaving, or other temporary hair removal methods. This is why laser hair removal is generally cheaper ultimately and will save you time and energy in the long-run. Your technician will create a treatment plan for you that includes the total number of sessions we suggest and prices.

Considered an effective treatment, laser hair removal produces long-lasting results. While patients can enjoy the benefits of the treatment for a long time, laser hair removal is considered semi-permanent because some follicles may be unaffected. Regardless, patients find the majority of the hair will not be growing anymore after their treatment plan is finished and even if a few hairs pop up, it is very easy to manage. Additional laser hair removal treatments can also be scheduled to take care of any stragglers or new growth as well.

Your hair growth occurs in cycles. While some hair follicles are in a live growing phase, others are dormant. Since each hair follicle grows in various stages, multiple sessions are suggested to target each follicle when it is active. Getting your sessions over several weeks to help you get effective results and smoother skin.

The process of laser hair removal may cause mild discomfort, but it isn’t considered too painful. Most patients may feel a slight sting when the laser targets and removes the hair follicle. We can apply a numbing ointment to the surface of the skin prior to the start of the treatment session. For patients who are used to getting waxed, they report that laser hair removal causes much less discomfort than a session of waxing.

There are many great lasers to choose from. Vinyard Institute of Plastic Surgery uses cutting-edge hair removal technology for women and men of most hair colors and types. The laser we invested in delivers great results, and we continue to upgrade our practice as newer lasers enter the marketplace. We encourage you to ask us about our laser system during your consultation.