This procedure is performed in a medical office under the supervision of a
board certified surgeon. We are the FIRST and ONLY location in the greater
Columbia area to offer the latest in laser technology: The new Lumenis Light
Sheer and Quantum IPL System. This remarkable new laser will
allow you to make shaving, painful electrolysis, and waxing a thing of the
past.
In the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair were plucking, shaving,
waxing or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy, and all
are temporary. For long-term hair removal, electrolysis was the most
popular choice, but this choice was painful and slow. Hair by hair, an electric
current passes through a needle to destroy the hair's ability to grow. With
electrolysis, it can take months or even years of regular visits-even for small
areas like the upper lip. Risks include electric shock, infections, pitting, and
scarring.
Now, there's a more effective solution that is quick, affordable and
effective.
The Quantum IPL System reduces hair through concentrated light
energy, while the Lumenis Light Sheer operates as a traditional laser. The color
of the light sheer laser is absorbed by the melanin pigment located in the hair
follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to
vaporize the pigment, disabling several follicles at a time to eliminate or
significantly impede the hair's re-growth. Importantly, the Cool Tip allows
laser energy to be directed to the hair root while protecting and cooling the
surrounding skin for a greater degree of efficacy and comfort.
The IPL System has pulse modes and hand-pieces to accommodate the
entire spectrum of skin type and pigmentation. These features allow the laser
energy to be delivered more slowly, giving a greater degree of protection to
skin with larger concentrations of melanin (Types 4-6: African-American,
Hispanic, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Indian subcontinent, Asian, etc.). This
feature also allows laser use on people with suntanned skin! In clinical
studies, this long pulse feature has allowed effective hair removal to be an
option for EVERYONE, not only light skinned, dark-haired individuals as is the
case for many of the other laser systems.
For the first time, the world's most advanced laser technology is now
available to everyone.
We are pleased to be the first and only practice in Columbia to offer this
new technology. Our procedures are performed in a medical office building
under the supervision of a board certified surgeon. You can be assured that the
latest, state-of-art technology will be used in a comfortable, professional
environment to give you the best results.
Call (803) 736-6768 to schedule a consultation with our physician
for the latest in laser hair removal. Bring a copy of this web page to receive a
10% discount on a package of five treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions about Laser Hair
Removal
Is
Laser Hair Removal Safe?
Yes, it is. The Laser is pulsed, or "turned on," for
only a fraction of a second and the duration of each pulse is just long
enough to disable the hair follicles. The laser settings are designed to
minimize any damage to the surrounding skin, although short-term
redness is common.
How
many treatments are needed?
Treatments are
usually given at intervals of 4-6 weeks depending on the particular area of the
body being treated and the density of the hair in that area. Because the laser
tends to treat hair follicles that are in an active growth phase, more than one
treatment will be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter
this growth phase. However, one treatment may result in a significant
enough improvement that it may be all that you desire or require.
Are
the Results permanent?
Our Lew Light Sheer Laser is the most effective laser hair
removal system on the market. The laser causes permanent hair reduction
and delayed regrowth of the treated hair follicles. Regrowth of hairs are
shown to be thinner and lighter than before.
What
should I do before my treatment to prepare?
You should not wax or tweese the hair for 2-3 weeks before
treatment, because hair follicles which do not have hair shafts in them to
absorb laser energy will not be killed by the laser energy. You may shave
or clip the areas to be treated the day before treatment or on the morning of
treatment. Shaving before you come in also allows you to shape the exact
area you would like to have treated. Excess hair above the
surface of the skin absorbs and wastes laser energy, and reduces the amount of
energy that reaches the hair root, where it is really needed. Excess hair
above the surface of the skin also increases the chance of burning or irritating
the skin. You should also stop tanning 2 weeks prior to your
treatments. A fresh tan can interfere with the effectiveness of the
treatment and possibly even cause complications.
What
happens after the treatment?
Within minutes, the treated area may become slightly red and
puffy. This reaction usually subsides quickly and returns to normal within
a day or so. Depending on the area treated, you should plan work or social
engagements accordingly. Around day 3-7 after treatment you may experience
what seems to be regrowth of hair. This new hair growth represents other
hair follicles not disabled by the most recent treatment.
