Common Questions Regarding Laser hair Removal

For hair removal, The Centre, P.C. uses the Cutera CoolGlide laser, a revolutionary long-pulse high energy laser that emits a gentle beam of light, which passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed.

The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle, leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The skin is further protected during treatment by an integrated contact cooling that provides epidermal protection and patient comfort.

What conditions are treated with the laser?
Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only way to remove hair permanently has been by electrolysis, which can be tedious, time-consuming and uncomfortable. The CoolGlide laser safely removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under 10 minutes; legs, backs and larger areas can take longer.

What does the treatment involve?
Depending on the amount of hair treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. Generally, the treatment includes:

• Both the patient and practitioner are required to wear safety eyewear.
• A small handpiece touches the skin to deliver the laser light; a light spray of coolant will be felt just before each laser pulse.
• A test area will be done prior to the treatment. Your full treatment may be done on the same day or up to two weeks later, depending on the skin reaction.
• Most patients experience little discomfort. Patients with a lower pain threshold sometimes request topical anesthesia.
• The procedure can take as little as 10 minutes or up to an hour, depending on the area treated.
• The treated area may become pink or red within 30 minutes; this may last from a few hours to several days and is relieved with the application of ice or cooling gels.

If you are considering laser hair removal, call or e-mail our cosmetic surgeons st The Centre, P.C. to schedule your consultation. The Centre, P.C. serves patients in Elkhart and South Bend, Indiana, Michiana and the Southern Michigan area, and Chicago.

 

Elkhart Office

RiverPointe Medical Building
500 Arcade Ave., Suite 300
Elkhart, IN 46514
FAX: 574-293-1511

Chesterton Office

Duneland Health & Wellness Institute
810 Michael Drive, Suite K
Chesterton, IN 46304
Fax: 219.926.3534

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