Q. How does Laser hair removal work?
Q. How many treatments will the patient need for complete hair removal?
Q. How "permanent" is "permanent" following the course of epilation treatment?
Q. How many treatments will the patient need for complete leg vein removal?
Q. How does it work?
A. The laser light penetrates the skin keeping it intact until it reaches its target - either a hair follicle (for hair removal) or a vessel (for leg vein treatment). Once the laser energy reaches the target, it is immediately absorbed. At this point, the energy turns into heat and destroys the target without harming any surrounding tissue. It then takes a short while for the hair or vessel to dissipate into the body. The laser energy is delivered through a chilled window to protect the patient's skin and provide comfort.
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Q. How many treatments will the patient need for complete hair removal?
A. Hair growth involves several cycles and, thus, some hairs may be affected during a single treatment and some may not. We have seen that after several treatments most terminal (mature) hairs are replaced with finer hairs of lighter color. Some hairs are completely eliminated. Although complete hair removal may not be achieved, the hairs become less visible and, thus, less bothersome. The number of treatments is completely dependent upon the individual. It may take anywhere between 3 and 8 treatments several weeks apart to achieve the desired effect. This is related to the patient's age, hormonal balance, gender, area on the body, diet, and even the time of year.
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Q. How "permanent" is "permanent" following the course of epilation treatment?
A. Since the procedure is very new and people go through so many stages in their lives it is impossible to completely determine at this time. However, we have seen up to 2 years with no hair re-growth following several treatments.
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Q. How many treatments will the patient need for complete leg vein removal?
A. It usually takes up to 2 treatments six weeks apart to seal the vessels. It may vary slightly based on the severity of the vessels. Once the vessels are sealed, they will dissipate in the body and never re-canalize. However, based on the individual, new leg veins may form.
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