FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

How do I prepare for a treatment?
Prior to your treatment you should stop tanning and cease using any hair removal modalities such as waxing, tweezing or electrolysis for six weeks. On the day of your treatment your skin should be clean.

Is the treatment painful?
The degree of discomfort is very individual, most have compared it to a stinging sensation, which will then dissipate within a few minutes.

How long will a treatment take to perform?
The length of time the treatment will take depends on the treatment area size. It can be anywhere from minutes to an hour. Facial, underarms and bikini areas are treated in as little as ten minutes; legs, backs and larger areas may take a little longer. There is usually no recovery time.

How many treatments will be necessary?
Multiple treatments are necessary due to the fact that hair grows in cycles. You can expect approximately a 20% reduction in hair growth with each treatment. One to eight treatments are necessary depending on your skin type and your own personal hair growth.

What can I expect immediately after my treatment?
The treatment area may become pink to red which may last from 30 minutes to a maximum of few hours. Topical cooling gels and an ice pack may be utilized to decrease the redness.

What are the precautions after my treatment?
Sun exposure is to be avoided while receiving laser treatment. It is important that you use sunscreen daily while you are receiving your laser treatment.

Are there side effects?
The risks of the treatment are minimal, hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation are a possibility. Permanent side effects are rare.

Is the procedure covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies do not reimburse for cosmetic procedures. We suggest you contact your insurance carrier for more information.