What You Need to Know About Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal makes the endless aggravation of shaving, waxing, or plucking a thing of the past! At Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ we have helped hundreds of men and women achieve the silky smooth face and body of their dreams with state-of-the-art Cutera laser hair removal.
In this article, Englewood, NJ aesthetic physician Dr. Hetal Gor explains everything you need to know about laser hair removal.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
If you are “blessed” with thick hair that grows in unwanted places on your body, then hair removal is probably one of the most dreaded, never-ending tasks in your hygiene regimen. If you are sick and tired of constantly having to remove unwanted hair, there is only one permanent option: laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal devices – like Cutera which we use in our Englewood Med Spa – actually destroy the hair follicle itself with heat energy. Unlike waxing, plucking and shaving, which only remove the top of the hair, when lasers kill the follicle the hair cannot grow back.
How Cutera Laser Hair Removal Works
Hair removal lasers are not like the blinding rays you see in science fiction movies. Rather hair removal lasers use tiny, targeted beams of specific wavelengths of light energy that are absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle, while not affecting the surrounding skin.
The Cutera excel HR laser system utilizes dual-wavelength technology, combining both 755nm Alexandrite and 1064nm Nd:YAG lasers in a single platform. This advanced system delivers precisely controlled pulses of light energy that target the melanin within hair follicles while preserving surrounding skin tissue.
When the laser energy is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle, it converts to heat, raising the temperature to a level that effectively disables the follicle’s ability to produce new hair. The system’s proprietary laser technology ensures consistent energy delivery throughout the entire pulse duration, maximizing treatment effectiveness.
At Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ, practitioners utilize the Cutera system’s advanced parameter controls to customize treatments based on individual hair and skin characteristics. The system’s sophisticated cooling technology works in concert with the laser delivery to ensure optimal treatment results while maintaining patient comfort.
Cutera Laser Hair Removal: Strong Enough for Coarse Hair
The Cutera excel HR system’s powerful dual-wavelength technology makes it particularly effective for treating coarse, dense hair commonly found in areas such as men’s backs, women’s lower legs, and the bikini area. The system’s adjustable energy settings allow it to deliver sufficient power to effectively treat even the most stubborn hair follicles.
Clinical studies have shown that the Cutera laser hair removal system achieves up to 90% reduction in coarse hair after a complete treatment series, with results lasting significantly longer than traditional hair removal methods. The system’s precision targeting capabilities ensure that maximum energy reaches the hair follicle while minimizing absorption by surrounding tissues.
Better U Medical Spa’s experienced laser hair removal experts in Englewood, NJ utilize the system’s advanced settings to create customized treatment protocols that effectively address varying hair thickness and density across different treatment areas, ensuring optimal results for even the most challenging cases.
Cutera Laser Hair Removal: Safe for Dark Skin
The pigment in the follicle absorbs the laser energy, which destroys the hair follicle. So, many older or traditional laser hair removal systems work better on darker pigmented hair and on white or lighter skin – since the pigment in darker skin can also absorb the laser light energy used by these older lasers. However, Cutera laser hair removal – which we use in our Englewood, NJ med spa – can be used darker skin. It’s gentle technology is also safe and comfortable for use in treating more sensitive areas with thinner skin, such as the neck, bikini area, or face.
The Cutera excel HR’s 1064nm Nd:YAG wavelength is specifically designed to safely treat patients with darker skin tones, making it one of the most versatile laser hair removal systems available. This longer wavelength penetrates deeply while being less absorbed by melanin in the skin, significantly reducing the risk of adverse effects.
The system’s sophisticated monitoring technology continuously evaluates skin response during treatment, allowing for real-time adjustments to ensure safety and effectiveness. This advanced capability enables practitioners to safely treat a wider range of skin types than ever before possible with laser hair removal.
At Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ, the Cutera laser hair removal system’s advanced technology allows for safe and effective treatment of all skin types, including those with darker skin tones who may have been told they weren’t candidates for laser hair removal in the past.
Cutera Laser Hair Removal: For Busy Lifestyles
The Cutera laser hair removal system’s large spot size and rapid pulse delivery enable quick treatment of large areas, making it ideal for busy individuals seeking efficient hair removal solutions. Most treatment sessions can be completed in 30 minutes or less, with no downtime required after treatment.
Patients can immediately return to their daily activities following treatment, as the system’s advanced cooling technology minimizes skin reaction and recovery time. This efficiency, combined with the system’s effectiveness, means fewer total treatments are needed compared to other hair removal methods.
Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ offers flexible scheduling options that accommodate busy lifestyles, allowing patients to receive treatments during lunch breaks or between other activities. The minimal time investment required in Cutera laser hair removal makes it a practical choice for those seeking professional hair removal solutions.
Cutera Laser Hair Removal: Superior Comfort Technology
The Cutera laser hair removal system features an advanced integrated cooling system, which maintains the skin’s surface temperature at a comfortable level throughout the treatment. This cooling technology works continuously before, during, and after each laser pulse to maximize patient comfort.
The system’s advanced laser hair removal technology also ensures even energy delivery, eliminating the “hot spots” that can cause discomfort with other laser systems. Most patients describe the sensation as mild and easily tolerable, comparing it to a quick snap of a rubber band against the skin.
The experienced laser hair removal experts at Better U Medical Spa in Englewood, NJ utilize the system’s comfort-enhancing features in conjunction with their expertise to provide the most comfortable laser hair removal experience possible. Additional comfort measures are available for more sensitive areas or patients with lower pain thresholds.
Laser Hair Removal Takes a Few Sessions
Hair grows in stages or “phases” – with a follicle resting phase, and an active growth phase. At any given time, only a certain amount of hair follicles are active, while other follicles will be in the resting phase. And, hair follicles must be in the active growth phase in order to be treated and destroyed by the laser.
Men generally require anywhere from 3 to 6 laser hair removal treatments, spread over several months, to ensure every hair follicle is treated during its growth phase. Women may require fewer treatments, depending upon the thickness of the hair growth being removed.
Laser Hair Removal Safety
As long as you obtain your laser hair removal in a medical spa that operates under the supervision of a board certified physician – like Dr. Hetal Gor in Englewood, NJ – there should be no complications. Note that laser burns, hyperpigmentation, and even infection can occur if the lasers are operated by non-medical professionals, such as at a salon. So it is always wise to go to a certified medical spa like Better U in Englewood, NJ to ensure a safe and comfortable laser hair removal experience with no complications.
With modern laser hair removal equipment like Cutera the only “side effects” may be some slight pink or reddish color to the skin – which typically dissipates within a day. The only warning is to avoid hydroxy acid skin products, retinoids, and sun exposure for the period prescribed by your doctor after treatment. This will prevent irritation and dark spots (hyperpigmentation).
LASER HAIR REMOVAL – ENGLEWOOD, NJ
Removing hair with the Cutera laser offers excellent results, at the fastest speed, with the least amount of discomfort. And, unlike many other types of hair reduction, laser hair removal is safe, affordable, and permanent.
Schedule a laser hair removal 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!
