Q&A about Laser Hair Removal - Body Beautiful Laser Inc.

Who is a candidate for laser hair removal?
Anyone who has hair that is light brown to black. The LightSheer with its patented chill tip at 40C allows clients with any skin color to be treated safely and effectively.

What about ingrown hairs and skin irritation?
The laser will produce an effective treatment to clear the ingrown hair. Also, skin irritation will greatly diminish and self-confidence will increase.

Is there a guarantee that this will work?
Laser hair removal works 90% of the time in most individuals. Unfortunately, 10% of people may not respond at all. This cannot be determined until after 2 treatments. If you attend all sessions as suggested, you should obtain 70-95% permanent hair reduction. The only 100% guarantee in life is death and taxes.

How much will the treatments cost?
The cost will depend on the size of the area to be treated and the number of treatments that will be needed. Over time, laser has proven to be less costly than the ongoing methods such as waxing, shaving and electrolysis. You will be given a quote for the area you are interested in. See our pricing and specials page for information

Will tanning effect my treatment?
A tan is damage to the skin. When it is damaged, it creates "tan " or color. This is "melanin " deposits in the skin. The laser is attracted to melanin. The technology in the LightSheer allows the skin to be cooled effectively to not traumatize the "tan " but the energy of the laser must be reduced to accommodate a tan. Therefore, the client may require more treatments than someone without a tan. To have a more effective and aggressive treatment, it would be better to not have a tan.

How long do I wait between treatments?
Waiting time may vary with individuals. The general guideline is 4-6 weeks for neck and above area, and 8-12 for areas below the neck.

What can I do with the hair between treatments?
You should not have much hair to manage. If you need to, shaving or trimming is the most effective way to maintain in between treatments.

How many treatments will I need?
Hair grows in continuous cycles. The anagen or growth phase of hair contains the largest amounts of melanin and this phase is the laser's target. From scientific studies, we understand that any area contains a maximum of 20-30% anagen hairs at one time. So, these anagen hairs are affected each treatment. Most clients will require a minimum of three treatments up to six sessions. Repeated sessions are necessary. Finer hair and dark skin clients may require 6-8 treatments. If you suffer from a hormone imbalance, your treatments may be ongoing. To have effective treatments, it is imperative that they be sequenced. Every client's expectations of hair loss are different. Some may be happy with 50-60% loss, and may want to discontinue treatments, and others will want to continue until they reach their maximum of 70-95%. No one will ever be 100% hair free.