At Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology we now use 5 different technologies to remove unwanted hair. Do not pay top dollar for hair removal that is not effective. We will remove any hair that might reappear for up to two years. We are the most experienced with the best technology ----in the midwest.
HOW DOES LASER REMOVE HAIR?
Highly controlled flashes of laser beams are selectively absorbed by hair follicles lying below the surface of the skin. The absorbed light heats the hair, which damages and destroys the regrowth potential of the follicle all without damaging surrounding tissue. Hair follicles are usually in different growth cycles at different times in relation to one another. Since the follicle must be in active growth in order to be affected by the laser, several treatments spread over several months are required to assure the destruction of all hair follicles.
WHAT HAPPENS DURING A TREATMENT?
It begins by trimming away the hair above the skin. You may be asked to wear dark glasses to protect your eyes from the bright light. Next, a cold gel is spread over the treatment area. The laser handpiece is then applied to your skin and pulses of laser begin disabling your unwanted hair. When the gel is removed, much of the hair is wiped off with it. The remaining hair in the treated area falls out over the next week or two.
WHAT DOES THE TREATMENT FEEL LIKE?
Each pulse of laser feels like a slight sting or pinch, similar to the snap of a rubber band. Topical anesthetics may be used but most people don't require it.
CAN ALL HAIR BE TREATED?
Our state of the art lasers. That include the Diode laser from Lumenis and the Sonata from Orion, offer you customized treatment according to your hair color, texture and body location. Any hair with at least some pigment in it (black, brown, red and even some blond that respond to Melodine treatments) can be treated effectively with much less pain then ever before.
IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL SAFE FOR ALL SKIN TYPES?
Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology uses the most advanced laser systems which are FDA approved for permanent reduction of hair in all skin types, including dark skinned African Americans and Hispanics.
ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS?
Side effects are rare. You may experience some slight reddening or local swelling at the treatment site, but this typically goes away within hours. On rare occasions, some blistering or bruising may occur, but typically resolves quickly. The skin may also become lighter or darker following treatment, but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after treatments will minimize the risk of complications.
WHAT KIND OF RESULTS SHOULD I EXPECT?
Our lasers are FDA approved for permanent hair removal. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to your specific kind of hair and skin. Usually five to six treatments spread out 8 weeks apart are required to achieve satisfactory results. Following each treatment, you can generally return to work and resume all regular activities.
WHAT TYPE OF LASER DO YOU USE?
We carry the latest models of the Light Sheer laser (Diode laser Model) Sonata (diode laser), Vasculight and the Epilight (Intense Pulsed Light devices). All of these lasers are FDA approved for permanent hair removal and have been shown to provide excellent results with all skin types.
WHICH LASER IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Depending on your skin tone and color, and the coarsness and darkness of your hair, the doctor will decide which laser would be best for your specific needs. However, we prefer to use the LightSheer or the Sonata on most of our patients because it is faster, and provides extra skin cooling protection via its chill tip and is almost painless.
SKIN CONTACT COOLING / CHILL TIP
It is very important to protect the top layers of the skin from becoming too hot during a laser treatment. Many lasers have different cooling mechanisms to protect the top skin, however, none of them can match the cooling protection which is provided by the LightSheer and Sonata's contact cooling Chill Tip. The tip is made of sapphire which conducts heat very quickly. This sapphire tip is constantly cooled to 5 degrees by the control of the laser's computer. When the tip of the laser is placed on the skin, it cools down the upper layer of the skin and protects it from getting too hot. This allows us to use higher energies at a safe level, and thus obtain better results.
HOW MUCH DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL COST?
Prices vary for each patient depending on the type of laser procedure, area of the body to be treated, and the number of treatments needed. Our prices are guaranteed to be the lowest and we will match anybody's price on a comparable laser device in Lake Laporte and Porter counties in Indiana . Our affordable prices and financing plans assure that nearly everyone can have the new look they have always wanted. Come in today for your free consultation and you will be amazed as to how affordable we truly are.
Keep in mind that most people spend more money in 4-5 years on shaving, waxing, and depilatory products. Laser hair removal will save you both time and money and it would have paid for itself in just a few years.
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