Some women, have a strong network of facial hair roots. If these bumps result, discontinue use on your face. You may still use the sugaring paste, wax or no-heat gel on other parts of your body. Men should not attempt to remove hair by the root from the face.

Whiteheads are the result of using make-up or lotion immediately after hair removal, since the lotions can get caught in the follicles. Wait at least four hours before applying make-up or lotions. Also, keep you fingers away from treated area to avoid the transfer of bacteria from you fingers. Apply a small amount of witch hazel after hair removal to help prevent whiteheads.

Electrolysis is a common term used to describe hair removal with electrical current. This came about after Dr. Charles Michel, a St. Louis, Missouri opthamologist devised a method to ablate ingrown eyelashes without significant scarring. This method today is called "Electrolysis, Galvanic, or Multiple Needle Galvanic". Subsequent technologies, although different from Dr. Michel's method, are also referred to as "electrolysis".

Laser hair removal is now being utilized for mass hair removal from large areas of the body. Lasers target pigment (darker color) in the hair follicles. Laser does not work on blonde, red or white hairs. Several lasers have been granted clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administration for "permanent reduction", proving to be very effective for removing hair from areas of the human body that have been considered impractical because of their size by conventional methods.

Lasers have been used for hair removal since the mid 1990's. They are safe in the hands of trained technicians but have several short comings: Lasers work well only when a hair is in the anagen, (growing) phase. On some parts of the body, less than 50% of the hairs are in the growing phase.

Yes, the laser we use for hair removal at Leesburg Laser Center has been given FDA approval for the claim of “Permanent Hair Reduction”. Reduction is defined as 85% less hair. The hair that you will be left with after a series of laser hair removal treatments will be hair that is too fine and light in color to be effected by the laser hair removal treatment. What you are experiencing is called the “shedding phase” of laser hair removal.

We can do laser hair removal just about anywhere on the body. The most common areas for women are the upper lip, chin, eyebrows and bikini line. Men like to do hair removal at the back and shoulders, front of the neck (common place for ingrown hairs) as well as the glabella (space between the eyebrows). We do arms, legs, toes, underarms and more!

Laser hair removal is fast, convenient, and has minimal side effects. It can save you up to 10 minutes a day just by skipping the full leg shave. Think of the money you have spent on razors, shaving creams, bleaching creams and eyebrow waxes. We offer solutions to expensive as well as time-consuming hair grooming.

Yes. IPL hair removal is a non-invasive method that does not require needles or chemical creams. Since thousands of hairs can be zapped in a single treatment session, large areas can be effectively and efficiently treated.

Both men and women can seek laser hair removal. However, it does not work equally well for all people. Those with pale skin and dark coarse hair tend to make the best candidates. Not all laser hair removal systems perform the same on all skin and hair types. Alexandrite long pulse and diode types of lasers work best on light-colored skin, while Nd:YAG long pulse lasers are better and safer on darker skin (skin types IV and darker).

One of the benefits of laser hair removal is that it is virtually painless, especially compared with waxing or electrolysis. For the occasional patient who experiences discomfort with the LightSheer Laser Hair Removal, the Doctor prescribes a Novocain type of topical cream, which should be applied 1 hour prior to treatment. This helps minimize discomfort. The LightSheer has a cooling tip, which also cools your skin during treatment.

Surprisingly, a lot of our patients are men. After receiving treatment they are very happy and refer others to our offices. Laser hair removal for men is a popular solution for excessive hair on back, chests and legs. Many athletic men enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal as a way to achieve better athletic results. Unwanted hair in the nose and the ears can also give you that added confidence you so much desired.

A pulse of laser light penetrates into the skin and delivers the energy at the root of the hair, destroying the hair follicle while protecting the surrounding skin.

If historically the Kerry's "fall" protected the eyes from the claws of badgers, today, it can protect them from the claws of cats, raccoons, skunks, fox, gophers, woodchucks, or anything else that Kerries might tangle with. Given their propensity to stick their heads in holes of all kinds (culverts, wood piles, brush), Kerries are more likely to need that hair than other breeds. For that reason alone, I wouldn't cut it off.

With the Intense Pulsed Light we can significantly reduce the growth of dark unwanted hair. The technology can also be used on other parts of the body. The Olmsted Medical Center, as an organization, is dedicated to maintaining the privacy of our patients as one of our most important goals. The Plastic Surgery Department offers a private entrance for discreet access. Our staff of trained professionals knows that privacy is important to all our patients and emulate that goal through our actions.

This is one of the great beneficial side effects of laser hair removal. Reduction of hair bumps and ingrown hairs will be markedly noticeable even after your first session. We have seen this on all body parts including face, neck, bikini line, legs, backs and underarms.

Because lasers target the PIGMENT in hair roots, lasers work best on black or brown hair. Light brown or auburn hair may require more treatment sessions. White or blonde hair does not respond to treatment so get your hair removed before you get old and your hair turns white.

Electrology is the only dependable method of permanent hair removal. Temporary methods such as shaving, tweezing, depilatories, waxing and stringing require frequent time consuming maintenance. Skin irritations, ingrown hairs, discoloration, and scarring may result. These methods contribute to an increase in hair

No. There is absolutely no reputable scientific evidence that shows any other method of hair removal being as safe, effective and permanent as electrolysis for all hair colors and skin tones.

Many unethical claims are being made that Laser has been approved as permanent by the FDA. Laser has not been approved for permanance! Don't take our word for it, here is a link to the FDA page spelling out the facts. According to the FDA, Laser is not not permitted to advertise as permanent or painless (Laser is extremely painful). What attracts people to laser is it's supposed speed. Laser, however often requires 5-8 treatments spaced 4-5 weeks apart from each other.

Laser vs. Electrology: While laser promoters compare laser to electrology, although some laser devices have been cleared for permanent reduction, laser assisted hair removal is considered a temporary method of hair removal. Additionally, laser hair removal has not been evaluated for long-term safety of the patient's skin and health....etc. Electrology is The Permanent Choice. Waxing and threading will remove all of the visible hair, but can result in skin problems including ingrown hair.

Permanent hair removal" means: "ALL the hair is gone, FOREVER!" There is NO hair removal method which can guarantee anybody "permanent hair removal". The most realistic description of the results after laser treatment is: "long-term hair REDUCTION". This means: "After four to six treatments the total amount of hair is greatly reduced—generally by 70% to 90%—and hair which does grow is often much finer and lighter in color.

On average, it will take from 4 to 6 laser hair removal treatments spaced approximately 6 to 8 weeks apart to complete the laser hair removal process. Results can vary from person to person and from body part to body part. When you visit Leesburg Laser Center for your complimentary consultation we will be able to help you with realistic expectations of laser hair removal. We need to evaluate your skin and hair types to more precisely answer this question for you.

Yes, you can always shave between laser hair removal treatments. In fact, we ask that you shave the area before your appointment. Laser hair removal works best if there is not much surface hair.

Yes, laser hair removal works quite well on ingrown hairs since you do not need to have surface hair for the laser to be effective.