Laser Hair Reduction

Unwanted hair is a common cosmetic problem for both men and women. Until recently, the only long lasting method of hair removal was Electrolysis. With new laser technology, long lasting hair reduction can be obtained from any area of the body.

Quazar uses a long pulse diode Laser that is safe and effective. The laser emits a beam of light that passes through the skin, to the hair follicle. The energy is transformed to heat, which then destroys the follicle. Several treatments are usually required to destroy hair follicles in different growth cycles. Since the laser targets the pigment of the hair follicle it is ineffective for gray or blonde hair. Full face, bikini line, and underarm treatments may take as little as fifteen minutes. Since no procedure can guarantee permanent hair removal, most patients can expect a sixty to seventy percent reduction in hair growth, leaving remaining hairs thinner and lighter in color. You should avoid sun tanning eight weeks prior to your treatments. Treatments are most effective on light skinned patients with dark hair. Popular areas to laser include the face, back, chest, underarms, arms, bikini area, and legs.

How does laser hair removal work?  Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and smoothing fine lines on the face. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which can disable the follicle leaving the surrounding skin unchanged.

Why is laser preferred for hair removal?  Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking and waxing, provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only long-lasting hair removal solution has been by electrolysis - which can be time-consuming and is usually limited to small areas, because each hair is treated individually. Laser hair removal is non-invasive, and safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under 45 minutes; legs and larger areas can take longer.

What does the treatment include?  Depending on the amount of hair and area treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. Generally, the treatment will include:  Safety eyewear to protect the patient's eyes during the procedure from the laser light. A small handpiece will be used to deliver the laser light. Most experience little discomfort at the treatment site. The sensation and the degree of discomfort varies with each person. In some cases, topical anesthesia is an option. Your laser specialist will discuss this before laser treatment. Depending on the size or number of areas treated, the time will vary in length from minutes to hours. Patients can return to work or resume their normal activities immediately following treatment. The area may become slightly red and may last from a few minutes to several days depending on the area and skin sensitivity.

What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?  If you are tan or have a darker skin type, a bleaching cream should be started 4-6 weeks before treatment for our melanin absorption lasers.

How many treatments will I need?  Hair grows in cycles. The laser is only effective on hair in its actively growing cycle. At any one time there will only be certain hairs in that growing phase. This means that consistent treatments at appropriate intervals are absolutely necessary for the best possible results. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin, hair coloring, coarseness of the hair and density per treated area. Everyone will require at least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hairs during their growing cycle. Additional treatment will be necessary to treat other follicles when they re-enter the growth phase and produce new growth.