Lake Lansing Family Practice
Laser Hair Removal

If you have unwanted hair or unsightly ingrown hair ,irritation from shaving or just don’t want to spend the money on monthly waxing, then this treatment is for you! Any area of hair that is not wanted can be treated.

The Beauty of Elos Comet superior Hair Removal

The Comet is powered by Elos combined energy technology ,the newest development in hair removal. Unlike older laser and light-based technologies which use only one energy source, Elos is the first and only technology to combine two energy sources for maximum speed, effectiveness and comfort. Elos combines diode laser and bi-polar radio frequency energies to get superior results with lower optical energy output. Lower optical energy output means the highest level of safety and better comfort for you. Pulses of target energy isolate the treatment area and leave surrounding skin free from potentially harmful side effects.

Laser Hair Removal Technique

Depending on the area being treated, the process may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours to complete. The most commonly used lasers utilize a low energy laser beam. This beam passes through the patient’s skin and is attracted to the pigment of the hair. The energy passes down the hair shaft and is absorbed by hair follicles that are in the active growth phase, thereby disabling the hair follicle in the deeper layer of the skin. The hair follicles that are in dormant phase are not affected by the treatment. In most cases, minimal pain should be experienced and no anesthesia is required.

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

  • A non-invasive, gentle technique that reduces undesirable hair from most parts of the body
  • Treats larger areas effectively because it disables more than one hair at a time
  • May make skin color and complexion more uniform
  • Minimal discomfort
  • Replaces waxing, electrolysis, shaving and bleaching
  • No downtime

Laser Hair Removal Considerations

  • Laser hair removal is an ongoing process that requires multiple sessions because it only affects actively growing hair, and not all hair follicles are active at the same time. In addition, high energy levels are avoided so as to minimize the risk of injury to the adjacent skin
  • Occasionally patients may experience slight redness of the skin or mild swelling around the hairs
  • Sunscreen is recommended for any area treated that may be exposed to the sun
  • Blonde or gray/white hair may not be completely removed by Elos technology
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