• How many treatments will I need? 

Typically, 4 to 6 treatments is adequate to provide permanent hair reduction. However, after a one-on-one consultation, we may determine that based on the density of your hair, hair color and skin color, you may require additional treatment. You should continue treatments until remaining hairs are too fine for laser to target, or until they’ve reached your desired reduction. 

• Why do I need 4 – 6 treatments? 

Hair growth occurs in 4 stages: Early Anagen (early hair growth), Anagen (active hair growth) Catagen (regression) Telogen (resting, not growing) Laser hair removal only affects the Anagen stage, (actively growing hair). Therefore, 

approximately twenty-five-percent of hair is removed with each treatment. After 4 to 6 treatments, the area should be free from hair. 

• Will my hair ever grow back? 

Actively growing hairs that are treated should not grow back. Once a hair follicle is damaged it cannot grow hair. However, hair follicles that were not in the active growth phase will need to be treated. It’s also not unusual for clients to have a touch-up two years after initial treatment due to hormonal changes. 

• Should I shave before the treatment? 

Make sure that the area that’s about to be treated gets completely shaved the night before your treatment so that the laser energy is targeted towards the hair follicle and not wasted it on the hair above the skin’s surface. Treating unshaved skin can result in burning of the skin by singed hairs. 

• How frequently do I need treatments? 

We recommend that you come in every 4 to 6 weeks for your treatments. 

What happens after each treatment? 

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time and most people return to work and/or normal activities immediately after treatment. The treated area will “shed” some hairs over the next 3 – 4 weeks and you may experience a period of hairlessness in that area while you wait for your next treatment. 

• Are there any laser hair removal risks or side effects? 

Some people may experience the following potential temporary side effects:

• Itching

• Redness for up to 3 days

• Swelling around mouth of follicle for up to 3 days 

• Tingling or feeling of numbness 

• Temporary pigment change on darker skin 

• How much does laser hair removal cost? 

The cost for laser hair removal treatments vary by body part. However, compared to a life time of waxing laser hair removal creates a significant savings that can save money year after year. Please refer to our pricelist for a complete price list of all of our laser treatments. 

• What are the Causes of Excessive Hair Growth and How Can They Affect My Treatments? 

The causes of excessive hair growth are many and varied, including: 

• Heredity 

• Pregnancy 

• Glandular and/or hormonal imbalances, including diseases causing these effects (i.e. PCOS condition in women) 

• Insulin resistance issues 

• Thyroid problems 

• Reactions to certain medications 

• Normal aging processes 

Before starting laser treatments, patients with excessive hair growth on uncommon areas should explore possible underlying medical reasons for it. Hair removal methods can only impact hair that’s currently growing. They cannot 

prevent the body from developing new hair after treatments are completed. 

Women with facial male-pattern growth are advised to see an endocrinologist to explore the possibility of PCOS or elevated testosterone levels. Men experiencing excessive growth can get tested for insulin resistance