Hair Removal

Hair removal is one of the most popular procedures done in the medical spa.  It can be done on just a few hairs or on large areas of the body, e.g. the back.  Several different types of light or laser can be used.  An IPL which uses a variety of different types of light energy is simple to do and associated with only the slightest discomfort.  One or two passes are made over the affected area and then repeated monthly , usually for about 6 months.  Often the hair loss is evident by the end of the procedure.  Hair may grow out again and may require long-term commitment to some type of touch up every several months.  Colorless or blond hair responds poorly, however, to this treatment.

Another popular tool is the YAG laser for more long lasting, perhaps permanent, hair removal.  This laser targets individual hair follicles and destroy the hair at it source.  It takes longer and is consequently more expensive, but more enduring.   The YAG can be used on dark skin such as Asian or African American or African with success i.e. it does not change pigmentation of the skin.  The hair should have some pigment for complete success.  No preparation is needed and there is no down time afterwards.

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