How Laser Hair Removal Works - Body Beautiful Laser Inc.

How does the laser work?
The laser targets the melanin, the pigment located in the hair bulb. The laser light energy causes thermal damage to the follicle. The damage causes delayed re-growth and permanent destruction of the hairs in anagen or growth phase.

What areas can be treated?
All areas of the body except for the area around the eye.

Is it safe?
Yes. A laser is an intense source of light that produces heat. Its target is melanin in the hair shaft. The wavelength of the LightSheer is attracted mostly to the melanin. The light is pulsed for a fraction of a second and the heat is then
pulsed into the hair's melanin. The patented chill tip runs at 40C and protects
the epidermis (the outer portion of the skin).

Currently, this happens to be the most advanced state-of-the-art laser of its kind. The laser beam specifically seeks out active hair follicles and destroys them while, at the same time, causing no damage to the delicate structures of the skin.

Why the LightSheer Diode Laser?
The LightSheer has numerous documented studies to demonstrate its efficacy. With its patented chill tip and ability to have a variable pulse duration to affect hair, the LightSheer diode is considered the "gold standard" for hair lasers. For more information, please visit the Lumenis website: www.lumenis.com

Is the LightSheer FDA approved?
The laser was developed in 1994. The FDA cleared the device for treatments in December 1997. The FDA then granted its claim for permanent hair reduction in April 1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000 person study a better than 50% permanent hair loss after only 3 treatments.

The LightSheer Diode laser used by Body Beautiful Laser Inc. is also used by these Calgary doctors:

Young & Wouter's Calgary Vein & Laser
Laser Rejunvenation Clinic & Spa
Mid West Cosmetic and Laser Surgery Centre
Enhance Cosmetic and Laser Dermatology
Dr. Gregory Storwick
Remington Laser