Laser hair removal is now the most commonly requested cosmetic procedure in the US. Join those who have effectively reduced unwanted body hair by 70-90%. Laser hair reduction means hair growth can be greatly reduced in terms of coarseness, amount and time it takes to re grow. People that once had to shave everyday, now find themselves shaving maybe once or twice a month.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
The laser targets the pigmented hair follicle, disabling it, affecting the hair growth. Laser hair removal targets the hair growing at the time of the treatment. Hair bearing areas are treated with a focused beam of concentrated laser light which is selectively absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft, as well as in the surrounding hair follicles. This causes thermal destruction of these anatomical sites and disrupts the hair follicles' ability to regenerate. In turn, this procedure causes permanent hair reduction. Unlike electrolysis which kills one hair follicle at a time, the laser reaches and treats hundreds of follicles at a time. At any given time, there is only 1/4 to1/3 of pigmented hair growing. Hair grows in different cycles, they start and stop growing at different times, that is why laser hair removal takes multiple treatments. People need a minimum of four treatments and as many as 10.
FAQ's
What types of lasers do you use?
What type of skin can you treat?
What will I look like after a treatment?
How many treatments will I need?
How often are treatments needed?
What Types of Lasers Do You Use?
We use the Cutera Xeo and Cutera Prowave. The Xeo is used for all areas of the body and the Prowave is designed for larger surface area. i.e.. Back/legs.
What Types of Skin Can You Treat?
The Cutera Xeo and Cutera Prowave can safely treat all skin types from light to dark skin.
It can feel like a rubber band snap on the skin. Some areas are more sensitive than others due to increased nerve endings. If desires, a topical numbing agent can be applied to minimize any discomfort.
How Much Does It Cost?
(ask about pkg pricing)Face
Upper lip....................................................$50
Chin ..........................................................$60
Upper Lip/Chin ..................................... $100
Neck.......................................................$125
Face ..................................................... $125
Neck/Beard/Upper Lip.........................$250
Arms
Lower Arm .............................................$125
Upper Arm .............................................$125
Upper/Lower Arm ..................................$200
Back
Upper Back............................................. $150
Lower Back............................................. $150
Full Back.................................................. $250
Shoulders....................................................$75
Back of Neck..............................................$75
Legs
Lower Legs...............................................$150
Upper Legs...............................................$150
Upper/Lower Legs.................................. $250
Bikini
Bikini ................................................$125-175
Underarms ..............................................$100
Stomach/Chest
Upper Chest...................................... $75-125
Lower Stomach........................................$125
Full Frontal ..............................................$175
Lower Abdomen....................................... $65
Other Areas
Knuckles................................................... $20
Toes.......................................................... $20
Ears......................................................... $20
What Will I Look Like After A Treatment?
The may be some redness after laser treatment. Makeup can be applied directly after a treatment. There may be some swelling or tenderness the day after treatment. Some rare side effects are blisters or hyper/hypo pigmentation especially in darker skin people. If this does occur contact the center, neosporin may be applied to aid in healing.
Each person responds to hair removal differently. Some people report hair will stand up on end immediately after a treatment then fall out. It may take up to 2-3 weeks for the full effect from a treatment. Keep in mind that the laser only treats what is growing at the time of a laser treatment, new hair may start growing the next day.
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
The number of treatments can vary according the individual factors, even different treatment areas on the same person can respond differently to laser hair removal. A minimum of 4 treatments are recommended, some may need as many as 10 treatments.
Factors affecting hair growth and laser hair removal
- hair color and skin color
- hormones
- satisfaction level of patient
- timing of treatment within hair growth cycle
- age
- hair density
- certain medications
How Often Are Treatments Needed?
Treatments are scheduled 4-6 weeks apart initially. As hair takes longer to grow in, as grows in finer and thinner, appointments are scheduled further apart, for example every 8-10 weeks, every 3-4 months, every 6-12 months. In order to get the most efficient and cost effective treatment, one should schedule an appointment during a hair growth cycle.
Initial consultations are free, sometimes test areas are done if requested. If desired and there is time in the schedule a treatment may be done.
Phone number (716) 478-0225
Address 77 Elizabeth Drive, Lockport NY 14094 (inside Dr. Christopher Beney's office)