WALNUT CREEKLaser hair removal involves using a specially designed laser to target areas of unwanted hair growth. By destroying hair follicles in the skin, the laser disrupts the growth of hair and, therefore, lessens or prevents subsequent growth. For many people, laser hair removal is a permanent way to stop unwanted hair from growing.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a simple, non-invasive treatment that offers a long-term alternative to shaving, waxing, or epilation. Although laser hair removal can be used on almost any part of the body, the most common areas treated are the legs, arms, face and bikini line for women and the chest, back and shoulders for men.
Despite being strong enough to destroy the hair follicle and inhibit hair growth, the type of lasers used to complete this treatment are gentle enough to be used on the face and body. Although patients might feel a slight sting when the laser is used, this is typically more akin to discomfort, rather than pain. In fact, many people don’t experience anything more than a tingling sensation throughout the treatment.
If you’re concerned that laser hair removal will be painful, there’s no need to worry. As a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with offices in the San Francisco Bay Area in Walnut Creek and Greenbrae, California, Dr. Aycock has extensive experience and tailor treatments to your needs. If required, a desensitizing cream can be applied to the area to prevent any discomfort.
Following laser hair removal treatment, the affected area may show slight signs of redness. However, this usually dissipates quickly. In general, there is no downtime associated with this type of treatment and you won’t require any rest or recovery period.
How Long Will My Results Last?
Laser hair removal is most effective following a series of treatments. Repeated sessions will cause further damage to the hair follicles in the affected area, thus minimizing the chance of hair every growing again. Although laser hair removal is often advertised as a permanent form of hair removal, many people require touch-ups from time-to-time. After your initial course of treatment, however, you may not require any further sessions until six to 12 months later.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
There are many benefits associated with laser hair removal, including:
- Long term hair removal
- No need to shave, wax or epilate
- Save money on alternative forms of hair removal
- No painful nicks or cuts
- More confidence
- Positive body image
- Freedom to wear whatever clothes you choose without feeling self-conscious
With so many benefits associated with the treatment, it’s easy to see why laser hair removal is so popular. Of course, whenever you’re considering any form of cosmetic treatment, it’s important to work with a consultant you can trust.
As a certified international trainer and speaker on the use of state-of-the-art Light and Laser Systems, Dr. Aycock is well-known in the field and uses his expertise to ensure every patient receives the best possible results.
Take the Next Step
Ready to take the leap? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or by calling (925) 937-8377.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
*individual results may vary
