LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Q: Does it hurt?

A: While pain tolerance is an individual matter, most people tolerate laser treatment well, and describe the sensation as a rubber band snap to the skin. The majority of patients require no anesthesia, though topical anesthetic is an option for more sensitive areas.

Q: How long does a laser treatment take?

A: While laser is able to cover relatively large areas at high speed, the exact treatment time is determined by the size of the area being treated. The upper lip and under arm take only minutes, the legs may require up to an hour.

Q: How many treatments are necessary?

A: All hair follicles go through periods of dormancy and growth. As laser light only affects hair follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment, resting follicles must enter the growth phase before they can be effectively treated. For this reason, treatment must be repeated until all hair follicles have passed through the growing phase. Clinical studies indicate that typically four or more treatments are needed at intervals of between one to three months.

Q: Who can be treated?

A: Women and men of all skin colors and most hair colors have been successfully treated. For best results, laser hair removal treatments are customized according to skin color, hair texture and body site.

Q: What makes this machine painless?

A: The Soprano XL uses what is called SHR Technology which slowly destroys the hair follicle with gradual heat rather than a sharp bust of energy.