Laser Hair Removal in Downtown Scottsdale

admin · December 29, 2015 · blog·laser hair removal

Have you ever imagined what it would be like to never have to wax, shave, or tweeze again? Now imagine you could remove unwanted hair with a laser that is virtually pain free. Does that sound too good to be true? Well, it isn’t and in fact at True Med Spa we are now providing our clients with revolutionary laser hair removal from Soprano Ice by Alma Laser. The Soprano Ice system has an applicator that cools the skin as it removes hair and provides amazing results in fewer visits.

Laser Hair Removal Options

There are several different types of laser hair removal options or machines available to consumers. Laser hair removal systems that you find in doctor’s offices and medical spas remove unwanted hair using light beams that target the darkness of hair. The light pulse of a laser removal machine targets melanin, which gives hair its pigment.

The laser works by targeting the darkness of the hair and essentially ignoring and having little effect on the surrounding skin. The hair follicle is effectively damaged by the laser, inhibiting future hair growth. Over time, the damage to the hair is so severe that the hair stops growing altogether. True Med Spa offers pain free laser hair removal for your convenience in Downtown Scottsdale. It is important to note that some laser hair removal machines are available for home use but if used without professional training can damage the sensitive skin in areas of the face, underarm, and bikini line.

Laser Hair Removal Facts

Laser hair removal has become increasingly popular in the permanent reduction of hair growth all over the body, including the face. Lasers have been in use since 1997 and technology is more advanced now than ever before. While laser hair removal works best on dark hair with light skin, available laser technologies can now target dark hair in patients with tanned skin.

Treatment Areas

Laser hair removal can be used on many areas of the body including:

Face (upper lip and sides of face)
Underarms
Forearms and upper arms
Bikini area
Back and chest
Legs

Does laser hair removal work on light hair?

Unfortunately, laser hair removal is not effective against the reduction of light hair (blonde, white, and grey). Due to the fact that the laser technology targets melanin in the hair, the machines simply cannot target hair that is lighter in color. Laser hair removal does not work on natural blondes, patients with white or grey hair or peach fuzz. There are other treatments available for the removal of unwanted hair. Schedule a consult with True Med Spa to find out more information.

Does laser hair removal actually work?

The short answer is yes! It is important however to have the right expectations for laser hair removal. Keep the following in mind during your laser hair removal treatments:

You will need several treatments in order to reduce hair growth
100% removal is not guaranteed
Touch ups will often be required several months or years after last treatment
Treatments are typically 3-8 sessions long

The efficiency of laser hair removal will be dependent on the effectiveness of the machine as well as the skill and experience of the operator. Most patients actually need periodic touch up treatments after the initial set of three to eight treatments. While your skin may appear to be completely hair free, you may see some regrowth several months to years after your last treatment.**