Laser Hair Removal

Tired of waking up early just so you can shave unwanted hair? Or are you annoyed that you have to grow unwanted hair so that you can wax it out after? Well, you don’t have to worry now because there’s a new way of removing hair that doesn’t give you the hassle. Balshi Dermatology offers you their very high-quality laser hair removal service.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Tired of waking up early just so you can shave unwanted hair? Or are you annoyed that you have to grow unwanted hair so that you can wax it out after? Well, you don’t have to worry now because there’s a new way of removing hair that doesn’t give you the hassle. Balshi Dermatology offers you their very high-quality laser hair removal service.

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light for hair removal for men and women. The light emitted is well-absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s growth. Our laser hair removal professional, Dr. Balshi, uses the best laser hair removal device, the highest technology Spectrum Laser/IPL System with unparalleled treatment efficacy in hair removal, especially for thinner hair that most lasers simply cannot target.

The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Tired of waking up early just so you can shave unwanted hair? Or are you annoyed that you have to grow unwanted hair so that you can wax it out after? Well, you don’t have to worry now because there’s a new way of removing hair that doesn’t give you the hassle. Balshi Dermatology offers you their very high-quality laser hair removal service.

There are many benefits to laser hair removal and more people are considering switching to it. Here are a few things that could convince you to do the same.

1. It's Hassle-free

Even though you have to shave off long hairs and that you have to avoid the sun, laser hair removal is actually hassle-free. You don't have to wake up early, nor do you have to be overly hairy for it to be applied. You simply make an appointment, come to our board-certified dermatologist, and then he will use the laser on your body and apply the treatment. Each press only takes a fraction of a second and you'll only feel the heat for a short time. 

2. It's Painless

Unlike waxing where you have to breathe in and hold your scream before they pull the roots of your hair out, laser hair removal doesn't hurt. It doesn't even tinge. You will only feel heat pressed to your body, but it is not that hot for you to feel uncomfortable. However, there are more sensitive parts of the body so you might feel a very slight tinge. Nonetheless, nothing gets pulled off your body in such force that you have to try your best not to scream. To add to that, you don't have to worry about cutting yourself during shaving because there are no razors involved here. 

3. It's Almost Permanent

The Spectrum Laser/IPL System uses an 810nm diode laser to remove and permanently reduce unwanted body hair. With a hertz rate of up to 10-pulses per second, both small and large areas can be treated fast and effectively.

A lot of people who have tried the treatment vouch for its effectivity in slowing down the growth of your hair. People who have tried it also claim that it's much more effective than hot or cold wax as all the hair follicles of the area are prevented from growing. You can start seeing the difference after four sessions. 

4. It's Precise

Because it isn't like wax, the laser equipment can be very precise. This means that it will only target the part that it is exposed to. And when it does get pressed to your body, no hair strand remains in place. You can expect a clean lasered underarm without any short bits or remains of hair to be found. 

5. It's Fast

As mentioned earlier, the laser only touches your body for a fraction of a second and it moves on to the next part. This is even faster than waxing or shaving. Also, there is no pre-treatment needed except when you have to shave off long hair. Because of this, you can go in and out of the clinic anytime. If you're a busy person or you are in a rush, laser hair removal is the best option for you. Schedule an appointment today and get started! 

F.A.Q.s

Is laser hair removal painful?

Laser treatment can cause a slight tingling or heat sensation. With its built in contact cooling system, our laser helps hair removal patients tolerate the procedure very well. Because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option but is rarely required.

How long do treatments take?

The treatment time of our laser hair removal service can vary considerably, depending on the size of the area treated, and the particular technique used. A small area such as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to 45 minutes.

What should I do before laser hair removal?

There are certain things you should do before getting your hair removed via laser. The first thing is to avoid the sun at least four weeks before and after your hair removal session. The best season to do so is during the winter or during the fall because you will have less sun exposure. You should also avoid going into tanning beds or any other treatment that involves having heat absorbed by your skin.

Another thing you have to do is to have your hairy area shaved. This is only for the purpose of not having long hair sprouting from your body, which will make it easier for the laser to be applied. If you only have tiny hair on your underarms, legs, or bikini area, then you don't have to shave before getting a laser.

Last but not the least, you should know that you can't go full laser mode on your whole body. This isn't healthy and there's only enough heat your body can absorb. 

How many treatments are required?

Typically five or six treatments are necessary to achieve the desired result. The laser affects only those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this stage at the same time. Therefore, several treatments will most likely be needed to effectively remove all the hair from one area. Subsequent sessions will be scheduled at least one month apart. By this time, you will probably begin to notice the re-growth of hairs that were previously in the resting stage.

Although the FDA has approved several types of laser for permanent hair reduction, results can vary. An individual’s metabolism, hormone levels, hair quality and number of hair follicles can all affect the outcome.

Consumer Alert

Hair removal is the cosmetic procedure with the greatest incidence of burning, blistering, and scarring. It is a procedure to be performed by a medical professional, such as our laser hair removal experts in a medical clinic with the most advanced technology as well as a thorough training and understanding of all six skin types and the laser appropriate for each skin type. Be aware that there are many laser hair removal facilities in West Palm Beach, Florida, advertising hair removal that utilize technology that works poorly or not at all and have staff that is inadequately trained. Also, many facilities do not possess the correct technology to safely treat skin types.