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Excess facial or body hair can be troublesome for both men and women. Although common, removal methods such as shaving and waxing are temporary, time-consuming, painful, and often yield poor results. It’s no wonder more and more people are opting for long-lasting, convenient hair reduction via laser hair removal.

With the use of advanced laser technology. Your dermatologist can treat most areas of unwanted hair successfully, conveniently, and with fewer complications than other methods. Professional laser treatment is a non-invasive approach to permanent reduction of hair, which can easily treat large areas of hair growth in a short period of time.

In-Office Laser Hair Removal

Performed by an expert dermatologist, laser hair removal works by penetrating. The skin with controlled pulses of light that are absorbed by the hair follicles.  Without damaging the skin and with minimal patient discomfort. The laser energy destroys the hair follicles and significantly impedes their ability to re-grow. Following treatment, patients enjoy smooth, soft skin and a long-lasting reduction in unwanted hair.

Since hair grows in cycles, the total number of required treatment sessions varies by patient skin type, hair color, and hair coarseness. Common areas treated with laser hair removal include the legs, arms, back, shoulders, underarms, upper lip, and the bikini area. Darker-colored hair is typically more responsive to laser treatment than light-colored hair.

It’s important that you always choose an experienced dermatologist for removal to ensure the highest level of safety and efficiency. Your dermatologist will discuss the best laser hair removal options for your specific skin type, needs, and expectations.

Visit our practice for a successful diagnosis and treatment for excess hair and experience the long-lasting results available with laser hair removal.

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