Laser Hair Removal – Frequently Asked Questions
In this article skilled and experienced Englewood, NJ women’s health expert Dr. Hetal Gor answers patients’ frequently asked question about the best technologies in laser hair removal.
What kind of laser hair removal does Better U Medical Spa use?
Dr. Gor’s Englewood, NJ Medical Spa, we use Cutera laser hair removal. Unlike older generations of laser hair removal, this innovative system eliminates the risk of pain and injury to the patient with a specialized sapphire contact cooling technology that keeps the skin cool.
In addition to being more comfortable, Cutera is also safe for all skin types – even darker skin tones.
How does laser hair removal work?
The Cutera laser hair removal system use light energy to target, heat and destroy the hair shaft beneath the patient’s skin. The laser safely focuses on the darker hair shaft and follicle without affecting the surrounding skin.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Dr. Gor’s staff in our Englewood, NJ Med Spa ensures each patient is comfortable. The Cutera excel HR™ laser and its sapphire contact cooling technology keeps the skin cool during treatment. The actual laser hair removal process feels like the snap of a rubber band on your skin.
How long is recovery after laser hair removal?
Patients resume their day-to-day activities immediately after their laser hair removal treatment is done with no limitations on activity. The Cutera excel HR™ laser may cause your skin to redden slightly after treatment – but this should disappear within a day.
Are there other options to get rid of unwanted hair?
Yes, there are other hair removal options but most do not remove hair permanently. Creams applied to the skin work like shaving and simply eliminate surface hair. Waxing will remove the entire hair but the effects only last 4 to 6 weeks before more hair grows. Laser hair removal in Dr. Gor’s Englewood, NJ Med Spa will deliver results that are permanent.
How do to I prepare for laser hair removal?
At least 6 weeks before laser hair removal, the patient should stop tweezing or waxing. Shaving may continue up to the day of treatment. For laser removal to work optimally, the treatment area hair should be shaved to just below the skin’s surface before treatment.
What areas of the body does laser hair removal treat?
Laser hair removal can be done across all areas of the body wherever hair grows, although the most common is the face, back, underarms, legs and bikini area. Both men and women have fantastic results with Cutera laser hair removal in our Englewood, NJ Med Spa.
How much time does a laser hair removal session take?
Laser hair removal can take just minutes to treat small areas. But most sessions are completed within an hour when there is a larger area being treated, such as the legs, chest or back.
How many laser hair removal session are needed?
Hair grows in four stages and lasers can only treat the actively growing hair follicles at the time of laser hair removal treatment. So, patients will typically need a few laser hair removal treatments to achieve full hair removal – in order to target each follicle during its growth phase.
Laser HAir Removal – Englewood, NJ
Removing hair with lasers offers excellent results, at the fastest speed, with the least amount of discomfort. And, unlike other types of hair reduction, laser hair removal is permanent.
Schedule an appointment at our Englewood, NJ Med Spa and see how this painless and innovative laser hair removal treatment can give you smooth skin anywhere on your body!