| Hair
Removal
There are many products on the market
dedicated to hair removal, but they can
be messy, painful and simply ineffective.
Candela GentleLASE™ offers you an
alternative to hot wax, sloppy creams and
electrolysis. State-of-the-art laser technology
provides a quick, safe and relatively painless
method for eliminating unwanted hair.
How does it work?
A micro laser pulse delivered through a
handheld wand targets the hair root, preventing
growth. The laser is computer-controlled
to ensure the correct energy setting and
correct wave length.
Is it painful?
Thanks to Candela's patented cooling device,
patients feel very little discomfort during
the procedure. A split second before the
laser pulse, there is a short burst of a
cryogenic coolant and that is also computer-controlled
so the laser and the coolant burst are always
in sync. This temporarily numbs the skin
surface and allows for a slightly more effective
treatment by completely protecting the skin.
How long does it
take?
Actually, treatments are relatively fast
thanks to the 1" diameter laser spot
on the handheld wand. For example, an upper
lip or chin might take just 2 minutes and
your lower legs might be about 30 to 40
minutes. The built-in automatic coolant
also speeds up the process because there's
no need to stop and spray the skin with
a cooling agent.
Is it safe?
Yes. The GentleLASE™ is very safe
and we can treat almost any part of the
body, except the area below your eyebrows.
We have even used this treatment for children
and teenagers.
What is my skin like
after treatment?
After a treatment, you will see some redness
and perhaps a little swelling. This is normal
and your skin will usually return to its
normal appearance in 24 hours. Even so,
you can reapply your make-up before you
leave the office.
How many treatments
will I need?
For most patients, we see a substantial
reduction in hair growth in just 3 to 8
treatments. We like to schedule treatments
about 8 weeks apart.
Is this permanent
or will the hair eventually grow back?
It's not unusual for patients to come back
in about 2 to 5 years for a touch up. But
even so, not all the hair will grow back.
You might just have a few small patches
of hair that can be easily removed with
the GentleLASE™.
How do I know if
this is right for me?
To find out if GentleLASE
is right for you, call us for a free consultation
with our Cosmetic Care Consultant. Our
trained aesthetician will be happy to discuss
the procedure with you and answer any other
question you may have.
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