Hair Removal

Unwanted Facial and Body Hair

Both men and women are affected by unwanted, excessive hair growth that can be easily be treated by laser hair removal.

In some women, certain medical conditions an cause unwanted facial hair, as well as excessive hair growth on the back, arms and chest. Many men complain of excessive hair on their backs and shoulders that is usually just a result of genetics.

But even when hair growth is “normal”, there are several reasons why both men and women may consider laser hair removal.

Why consider laser hair removal?

Unwanted, excessive hair growth is uncomfortable, embarrassing and detrimental to self-esteem.

A woman with unwanted facial hair or excessive body hair may feel unattractive and unfeminine.  A man with excessive body hair may feel embarrassed or just find it physically uncomfortable, resulting in overheating and excessive sweating.

Some choose laser hair removal for other practical and aesthetic reasons, such as body builders and athletes, and many choose it simply to reduce grooming demands.

How is laser hair removal performed?

Certain lasers can effectively and dramatically reduce the amount of hair growth on the body in a permanent way, with very little risk, no matter what your skin type.  The “COOLGLIDE” laser is one of the latest developments in this field and can be used on dark skin safely.

The laser sends a pulse of light into the skin that heats up and injures the growing and active hair follicles. These follicles then lose their hair shafts and shut down, usually permanently. The follicles that are in a resting state do not receive as much damage and so they can still grow and become active, producing more hair growth.  Each laser treatment therefore will produce only a reduction in hair growth, not a permanent loss. The hair will be thinner, finer, and more sparse.  With repeated treatments, a permanent reduction of the hair of an area can be safely achieved.