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SKIN CARE
Laser
Hair Removal |
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You have heard about
Laser Hair Removal!
You have read about Laser Hair Removal!
Now get the whole story.
You thread, you wax, you epilate your body hair. Each year you spend a
huge sum of money to get rid of unwanted hair using these methods which
are either short term or give partial results. They are painful and
messy too. A permanent, painless and non invasive method of hair
reduction is what has been desired for long and the technology is
finally available with your expert Dermatologist.
It is time to say good bye to unwanted hair.
No unsightly body hair; only
hairless skin.
No waxing, no pain; only
a painfree experience.
No shaving, no cuts and bruises; only
smooth skin.
No chemical depilators, no electrolysis, no scarring;
only
scar free, clear skin.
At the Esthetic Clinic, we offer a simple and permanent method of hair
reduction using the Long pulse Nd YAG laser, and the super hair removal
technique. The lasers produce a concentrated beam of light that attacks
the hair roots and destroys it.
What is LASER?
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Light
Amplification
by Stimulated Emission
of Radiation
Which are the
lasers used at our clinic for permanent hair reduction?
Long pulse Nd YAG laser
Super
hair removal laser
FDA approved, very safe, effective for all skin types including tanned
skin.
How do these
lasers work?
The laser light is
absorbed by the color pigment in the hair.
Energy is converted
into heat.
Heat destroys the
hair follicle.
Normally, hair
removal lasers do not work on grey, white or golden hair, and on fine
hair.
However, the latest super hair
removal laser can work on these types of hair also.
Is
it suitable for my skin?
Hair removal lasers at Apollo are suitable for all skin types including
darker skin also. Please consult with our expert Dermatologist
specially trained internationally in lasers to judge the optimum
treatment to give you the best results.
How many
treatments are required for long lasting hair reduction?
HAIR
GROWTH CYCLE
Every hair on the body goes through 3 basic stages : growth, rest and
hair loss.
These phases repeatedly cycle. and the length of each cycle
varies according to the location, and your own body chemistry. The
laser is most effective on hair when it is in the growing
phase. Because at any given time only 1/3 of your hair is in
the growing phase, you need multiple treatment sessions over several
months to obtain maximal results.
HAIR GROWTH CYCLES
Body location |
% Anagen hair
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Telogen
Stage
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Beard
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~70
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10
weeks
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Upper
lip
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~65
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6
weeks
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Axillae
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~30
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3
months
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Arms
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~20
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18
weeks
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Legs
/ thighs
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~20
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24
weeks
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Who
can get it done?
If you have excess hair growth due to –
Hirsutism
Hormonal
imbalance
Ovarian
tumors
Drugs
If you want to avoid the frustration of waxing, threading, bleaching
etc. laser hair reduction is ideal.
Is
it only for women?
Laser Hair reduction is equally effective for men. Men can avail of the
laser treatment and they generally seek hair reduction on the chest,
abdomen, back, beard, forehead, between the eyebrows, temples, and
external nose and ears. The clean shaven chest and smooth back are a
craze amongst youngsters today.
Is
it a common procedure?
It is one of the fastest growing and the most popular light based
esthetic procedure in the world.
How
often should the sessions be done?
LASER HAIR REMOVAL TREATMENT SCHEDULE
Face:
2 - 6 weeks.
Bikini
and underarms: 4 - 8 weeks.
Chest,
Abs, Back, Arms and Legs: 8 - 10 weeks.
Most
people will need between 5 – 10 treatments.
How is the
treatment performed? What does it feel like?
Local
anesthesia is not required.
Warm,
tingling sensation felt.
Sensation
of warmth increases with darker, thicker hair.
Post
procedure mild redness of skin and some swelling around hair follicles
may appear and may last for few hours.
You
can immediately return to your normal activities.
How
long does each sitting take?
It depends upon the area of the body to be treated.
Full face - 20 – 30 minutes
Underarms – 10 minutes
How long do the
effects of the treatment last?
Laser gives
permanent hair reduction.
The hair growth
reduces and becomes finer with subsequent
sittings.
Re-growth is
delayed.
Remaining hair
grows lighter, thinner and
sparser.
In cases of
excessive hair growth due to hormonal imbalance or polycystic ovarian
syndrome, the hair reduction
may be slower and may need additional treatment sessions
in addition to medical therapy
to achieve desired results.
What are the pre treatment preparations?
As the pigment in
the hair absorbs the light, the hair above the skin is sometimes removed
by shaving, the day of or the night
before the treatment, leaving the root
intact.
You can do waxing,
depilatories in between
treatments.
Even if the hair
are bleached, they can still be treated with
laser.
Regular use of SPF
30 or more sunscreen beginning 4 - 6 weeks prior to
treatment.
Avoid sun exposure,
tanning booths or creams.
What is the aftercare?
Follow your
dermatologist’s instructions.
Strict use of
sunscreen as
advised.
Application of
creams as and if prescribed by your dermatologist.
Inform your
dermatologist in case of discomfort during or after procedure.
What are the advantages of laser hair removal? Is it safe?
Simple
Safe
Effective permanent
hair reduction
Relatively painless
Freedom from
repeated waxing, threading, shaving
Relatively free of
side effects
Selectively
targets only hair folliclesNo downtime
No pretreatment
preparations
Laser hair removal
is not recommended during pregnancy or breast feeding, as sufficient
safety studies have
not been performed to confirm no impact on the human fetus or
breast milk.
How is it
different from other hair removal lasers?
Normally, hair removal lasers do not work on grey, white or golden
hair, and on fine hair. However, the latest super hair removal laser
can work on these types of hair also.
There are negligible chances of blistering, scabbing and complications
in dark skinned patients also, due to the longer wavelength of the
laser.
How do I get
started?
Your expert Dermatologist Dr. Rinky Kapoor will be happy to discuss
this procedure with you. Please feel free to make an
appointment for a consultation to discuss your specific needs.
So now you
can choose to live with unwanted hair or you can chose to live without
them!
Patient testimonials
“I couldn’t believe it was so easy and so painless”
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Pretreatment
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Pretreatment
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