Laser Hair Removal
MedSpa & IV Therapy Center located in Fresno, CA
Unwanted body hair can make you feel self-conscious and uncomfortable. Shaving, waxing, and creams can temporarily work, but such methods are time-consuming and don’t always give you the smooth results you desire. At Refine Skin Medspa in Fresno, California, Neng Lee, MSN, FNP-C, and the team use safe and effective lasers to perform your laser hair removal procedures for beautiful results. To see how you can benefit from treatment, call the office or schedule an appointment online today.
Laser hair removal is a simple office procedure in which a laser, directed at a specific area on the face or body, emits light energy penetrating the skin into hair follicles and reducing them.
Each pulse of the laser inactivates a large number of hair follicles, preventing hair from ever regrowing.
Men and women can reduce hair on their:
Depending on the density of hair and the size of the area being treated, optimal results may take multiple visits to the Refine Skin Medspa office.
Laser hair removal treatments are quick, mildly pain-free, and require no anesthetics or downtime. Your provider can apply a numbing cream to keep you comfortable throughout your treatment before they start.
They then use a handheld device to deliver pulses of energy into the deeper layers of your skin. Many people describe the sensation as similar to the light snapping of a rubber band against your skin.
Treatment times vary based on the size of the treatment area and the texture of your hair. The laser targets the color pigments in the hair follicle without causing damage to surrounding tissue. The system allows your provider to customize laser pulses to achieve the best results.
You’ll likely need multiple laser sessions to address all unwanted body hair, as the laser can only treat hair in the active growth phase.
Following laser hair removal, patients can resume their daily activities. However, they should always avoid tanning weeks before and after treatment. It’s also important to avoid the sun and use sunscreen daily while your skin heals. You should also use a high-quality moisturizer to prevent dry skin and flaking.
Just about everyone enjoys 85-95% effective reduction of facial and body hair*. But sometimes hormonal changes cause hair to return.
You can expect to see a gradual decrease in the thickness and visibility of your hair, especially after getting additional treatments following your first session. In addition, you may also see that you produce less stubble, rashes and ingrown hairs.
To learn more about laser hair removal, call Refine Skin Medspa or schedule an appointment online today.
*Individual results may vary