Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Do I need to do anything special prior to my initial visit?
It is important to shave prior to your laser hair session. The laser is attracted to color in the hair. If you are not shaved the laser will find what is grown out first verses the bottom of the follicle where the energy needs to go to be destroyed. No plucking, waxing, or epilation devices for at least 3 weeks prior to your first session.
Laser Hair Removal Questions
Is it safe?
Hair removal is one of the aesthetic medical industry’s most well-known and researched uses of lasers. Pain-Free, Hair-Free‘s Soprano®XL laser has provided permanent hair reduction for thousands of patients worldwide, safely and successfully since it was cleared by the FDA in 2005
How much does it cost?
For “Pain-Free, Hair-Free” treatment costs please reference the Treatment section on this site. Please schedule an appointment at our office and ask for a quotation. Compared with a lifetime of shaving, waxing or plucking, Pain-Free, Hair-Free can be a worthwhile investment in both time and money-savings.
How do I know it won’t hurt?
Most people find Pain-Free, Hair-Free very comfortable. While pain tolerance is subjective, many patients often describe the sensation as soothing as a “hot stone massage.” If you find it otherwise, talk with your doctor or laser technician.
Will my hair ever grow back?
The short answer is no. Once the hair follicle is damaged, it cannot grow new hair. However, there are invariably a few hair follicles that manage to partially escape the laser during each treatment. Some of these follicles may be only stunned and will need to be retreated.
How many treatments will it take?
That’s a very hard question to answer. And if someone answers it with a very short, easy answer spitting out one number they are not truthful. Laser hair removal is a process. We are slowly damaging the follicles so that hopefully, well in most situations, the follicles will get damaged enough that they are not able to produce a viable hair at some point.
How far apart are the treatments?
For most people the treatments for the face are every 5 weeks and every 6 weeks for all other body parts. You will go through the entire cycle which is the hair being damaged with the treatment.
Why is the Alma laser system "virtually pain free"?"
The Alma system is a diode laser The rapid pulse, constant motion with the low fluency diode laser represents an advance in safety, efficiently and tolerability of laser hair removal treatment. During the treatment you will first feel the very cold tip which feels like an ice cube- this coolness protects the skin and makes the treatment very comfortable.
Can you laser over a tattoo?
No, you cannot laser over a tattoo. The laser will explode the ink and burn the skin. An some people do not like their tattoo and ask that I do laser over it to get rid of it but we cannot do that. We will burn your skin. Please advice your laser technician on any non visible tattoos.
How dark can your skin be to laser with the Alma system?
The Alma laser is FDA approved for all skin types. The only issue that we have when lasering dark skin is when the skin in a particular area is very dark where it is hard to distinguish between the skin and the hair. The laser is looking for melanin and if the skin is just as dark as the hair then the laser has a hard time picking up the hair.
Can you laser Blonde or Gray hairs?
Every laser is attracted to one thing. With laser hair removal the laser is attracted to pigment (or melanin). Gray hair has zero pigment, blonde having very little. Most blondes have very light hair on their face, arms and legs but for many their bikini and underarm hairs have more pigment. As long as the hair looks a little darker there is a good chance that we will be able to laser them.
How many laser hair removal sessions are necessary to get rid of your unwanted hair for good?
So, how many laser hair removal sessions are necessary to get rid of your unwanted hair for good? The answer depends on your individual needs, but most people can finish their initial treatment within 4-6 treatments. When the sessions are done, you will enjoy the numerous benefits of a life without unwanted hair.
Why do I have to shave before my appointment?
if you don’t shave before your appointment, the laser will singe the hair resulting in a burn to your skin. In addition, if the hair hasn’t been shaved properly, treatment will not be as effective, and it may result in small temporary grazes on the top layer of your skin.
Can I shave between appointments?
Some hair will grow in between the treatments, and it’s perfectly okay to shave. Because of the way lasers work, we encourage our clients to shave before each laser hair removal treatment to maximize the results. The lasers used for hair removal target melanin (pigment) in hair follicles.
Can I wax/thread/pluck hair after lazering?
You should not pull out loose hairs after laser hair removal. Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle to permanently remove hair from the body. For successful results the follicle has to be present so the laser can target it. Waxing, plucking or threading removes the root of the hair follicle.
What will the shedding process look like?
The shedding process will look like stubble that is pushing its way out of the follicle. Exfoliating during this process will help hairs shed faster. Some Re-Growth Is Normal!
Remember that the Laser can only disable the hair/follicles in the growing phase which
is usually 10-15% of total hair volume.
What happens right after the treatment?
What happens right after the treatment? Do the hairs fall out right away? In many patients the skin is slightly pink for 1-2 days; in others (generally, fairer patients) there is no pinkness after laser hair removal. Hairs begin to fall out in 5-14 days and may continue to do so for weeks.
What possible side effects are there of Laser hair removal?
● Mild swelling around the hair follicles.
● Pigment changes may occur, especially in those with darker skin – these
changes are usually temporary.
● Slight redness of the skin.
● Temporary irritation resulting in blistering, crusting, scarring or other changes in
skin texture.
Microneedling PRP Facials Questions
What is PRP?
Platelet rich plasma contains proteins that help to repair the skin at a faster and more effective rate; this can be used along with microneedling for the skin to ensure a more prompt result.
