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 FAQS
About Laser Hair Removal
Q: What is lasertrolysis?
A: Lasertrolysis is a method of removing unwanted
hair, utilizing laser energy targeted to the hair follicle to
cause thermal damage and prevent further hairs from growing.
Q: How does the LightSheerTM Diode Laser
System work?
A: The system emits near-infrared laser light that
is absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle. The laser
is pulsed, or turned on, for only a fraction of a second. The
duration of each pulse is just long enough to damage the follicle,
while the system's unique, patented contact-cooling handpiece,
the ChillTip™, helps protect the skin by conductive cooling
during the laser energy delivery.
Q: Is the hair removal
permanent?
A: Theoretically, damage to the hair follicle can
remove unwanted hair permanently, but because of the nature of
hair and the many factors that influence the
growth of hair, the results are variable. The effect of
repeated treatments is cumulative. In fact, most people experience
long-term hair removal.
Q: Is it safe?
A: As with any medical treatment, use of the LightSheer™
Diode System can have some side effects. However, side effects
have been minor and manageable in clinical use. The precise laser
parameters used for the LightSheer™ Diode System were carefully
defined by studying the anatomy of the hair follicle and precisely
matching the color of laser light and the pulse duration to the
size, depth, and location of the hair follicle. This research
has resulted in a safe technique that effectively eliminates the
risk of scarring and substantially reduces most other complications
following treatment.
Q: Is it painful?
A: No treatment to remove unwanted hair is completely
pain-free. Patients who have undergone repeated waxing or hours
of electrolysis can attest to the pain caused by commonly used
methods of epilation. The LightSheer™ Diode System is fast,
which reduces treatment time. It provides long-lasting hair removal,
reducing the need for repeated treatment. The ChillTip™
cooling lens helps reduce discomfort while protecting the skin
surface from thermal injury during delivery of the pulse of the
laser light. If large or sensitive areas with unwanted hair
are to be treated, a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to
the site to further reduce discomfort.
Q: What will the treated area look like
after the procedure?
A: Immediately after treatment, the site will be
somewhat swollen, appear slightly red in color, and will feel
like a mild sunburn. This reaction subsides over a few hours,
and then the treated sites usually return to their normal appearance.
The amount of discomfort after this procedure is usually minimal
and does not limit most normal physical activities. Since light
is used to remove the hair, there is no bleeding and no open wound
is created. For this reason, there is no need to apply a bandage
and wound care is generally not required.
Q: How long does the procedure take?
A: Each pulse of laser energy from the LightSheer™
Diode System will treat a square area of skin of approximately
three-eights of an inch (9mm). For this reason, the amount of
time required depends on the size of the area requiring treatment.
For example, the upper lip and skin line may require only 5-15
minutes of treatment, while it will take longer to treat the back
or legs.
Q: Why should I experience the LightSheer
Diode Laser System rather than other methods?
A: The LightSheer Diode Laser System's design provides
for enhanced comfort during treatment, minimal risk of infection,
speed and accuracy. Since the system uses a unique cooling handpiece,
it minimizes skin irritation that other methods may create. Since
it is non-invasive (no needles to penetrate the skin), the risk
of introducing bacteria into the skin is reduced. Because the
system is fast, it allows for larger areas to be treated, considerably
increasing the efficiency of the hair removal process. Finally,
the LightSheer Diode Laser is a precise instrument that can be
adjusted to damage only the hair follicle while minimally affecting
the surrounding skin.
Q: Does the LightSheer work on tanned
or different skin colors?
A: The LightSheer diode laser system safely and effectively
treats all skin types (Fitzpatrick Skin Types I-VI) as well as
tanned skin. People with all skin types can benefit from laser
hair removal with the LightSheer™.
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