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Le Salon di Bellezza
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LASER THERAPY to Remove Unwanted Hair and
Spider Veins
What is LASER?
Laser is a device that controls the way energized atoms release
photons (light energy). It creates and amplifies a narrow, intense
beam of coherent light, meaning that the waves of light are in phase
with each other. It targets only specific tissue that preferentially
absorbs light of particular wavelengths. We use laser for both hair
and vein removal treatments, but we use a different wavelength for
hair than for veins. In other words, laser has different targets
called chromophores. Laser is an acronym as follows:
Light
Amplification by the
Stimulated
Emission of
Radiation
Important!!!!!
Laser Treatments Should Be Administered in a Medical Facility
Because of the power of laser energy, it is very important that
patients receiving laser treatments receive them in medical
facilities, not in centers without medical personnel. Licensed
medical staff (MD and/or RN) should be ON SITE, not in the form of
“medical directors” who are in name only.
What Should I Expect?
For Laser Hair Removal, in general, you should shave about 48 hours
prior to treatment. Hair needs to be visible with about 1-2mm growth
above the skin line. (ex: 5 o’clock shadow). If in doubt, it is
better to have extra hair growth – we can always trim it down prior
to the laser procedure. If the hair is too short, the laser cannot
reach the hair follicle. DO NOT PLUCK OR WAX for at least one month
prior to treatment as this causes microscopic scarring surrounding
the hair follicle and results in a less effective treatment. Shaving
can take place before and after treatments.
NO “PAIN”
Because we have new state-of-the-art technology, there should be no
“pain” associated with the laser procedure. Patients who have been
treated with older model machines commonly experienced moderate to
severe pain. Providers who use older equipment use a “numbing gel,”
but patients still report pain. We do not use a “numbing gel”
because it is not necessary thanks to our new technology.
ZIMMER COOLER
We will use a state-of-the-art ZIMMER COOLER to assist in relief
from any mild discomfort and to prevent damage to the skin. The
Zimmer Cooler provides a consistent moist, cool flow of air over the
area treated.
What Happens before the Treatment?
We will cleanse the area being treated prior to treatment. If we
remove your make-up, we will provide you with a free makeover before
you leave. We will also apply a physician- grade sun block to the
area before you leave. To protect your eyes, we provide goggles
during your procedure.
What Skin and Color Types Can Laser Treat?
Because we have new state-of-the-art laser technology, we can treat
any skin type for laser hair removal. It is best if your skin color
is as close to its normal shade as possible, so stay out of the sun
or use a physician grade-sun block prior to treatments and after
treatments. We carry physician-grade, “Image International,” skin
care products at Le Salon di Bellezza.
For Laser Vein Treatment, we ask you to use physician grade sun
block for 2 to 4 weeks prior to treatment and to use the same
physician-grade sun block consistently following the treatment.
How Many Treatments Will It Take?
Hair grows in 3 phases: rest, intermediate, and growth phases (in
lay terms). Laser will destroy the hair follicle while it is in the
growth phase. It will not destroy any hair follicle in the rest or
intermediate phases. Therefore, we will not destroy all the desired
hair follicles in one treatment. You will need from 2 to 5
treatments to reach all the hair follicles at the right time. There
is no way of determining exactly how many treatments it will take
for you since every patient is different and different parts of the
body are in different “growth phases” at different times. Also, hair
grows at different rates in different parts of the body. Depending
on the part of the body treated, we will need to see you every 4 – 8
weeks. If you wait past the time period we have recommended, the
treatment will be much less effective.
Treating veins usually takes one treatment. We will ask to see you
back in about 6 weeks to evaluate the results.
Are There Any Patients Who Cannot Have Laser
Treatments?
There are some patients who cannot have laser treatments. Here is a
list of patients who are likely to experience contraindications to
Laser Treatments:
1. Pregnant Patients
2. Patients who use Photosensitive Medications
3. Patients who are Insulin Dependent Diabetics
4. Patients with a History of Keloid Scarring
5. Patients who have had Dental Surgery within the last 2 weeks (for
facial treatments only)
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