Laser Hair Reduction

Safe and effective treatments

Dr. Anderson uses the most advanced FDA cleared laser technology for permanent hair reduction, safely and effectively treating all ethnic origins and skin types including tanned skin.

Undesirable body and facial hair

LaserscopeŽ Before

LaserscopeŽ After

Treatments that really work

Laser energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle while your hair in its anagen, or active phase of growth: The laser light is converted into heat, causing thermal damage to the follicle without harming the surrounding tissue. Hair re-growth is impeded in the damaged follicle.

Average treatment series

Only 30% or less of your hair may be in the active phase at any one time depending on the body area. Thus, a series of treatments will be required to achieve the long-term improvement you desire. These treatments are spaced approximately 4-12 weeks apart, based on hair growth cycles. Our experience tells us that you can expect to need from 3-8 treatments (4-6 is average) to each treatment area for long lasting optimal results

Typical treatment sessions

Sessions for a face or small bikini area can take as little as 15 minutes, while larger areas on back and legs may require up to 30 minutes or more.

How permanent is Hair Reduction?

The average patient in clinical studies sees a 48% reduction in hair growth after three treatments and up to an 90% lasting reduction after six to eight treatments (results vary). After you have completed a series of four to six treatments, any remaining hair will usually be finer and lighter in color. Most patients require one or two touch-up treatments per year. Blond, platinum, most red, gray and vellus hair will not respond to this treatment.

Post-treatment instructions:

Do not wax, tweeze, pluck, use electrolysis or hair removal or bleaching lotions while undergoing laser hair removal. Shaving is the only acceptable method of hair removal during treatment.
Avoid the use of Retin-A or glycolic acids for 3 days before and after treatment. Apply cold compresses to reduce swelling.

Hair loss will be most evident 10 days to 2 weeks after treatment.

How much will it cost?

For a face, bikini line, or underarms it will usually cost only $90.00 per treatment. For back or leg hair removal it will usually cost $155.00 per treatment.