Understanding Hair Removal The usual remedies for unwanted hair are plucking, shaving, waxing or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, messy and all are only temporary. For long-term hair removal, electrolysis is popular and effective but is uncomfortable and slow.

Now there’s a more effective solution, the new Light Sheer Diode Laser, a state-of-the-art system specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster and effectively with less discomfort than many other methods. Depending on your needs, this is great for men and women, young or old who want to get rid of excess and unwanted hair.

How does the Light Sheer Diode work?

The light emitted by the Light Sheer Diode laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, vaporizing the pigment and significantly impeding the hair’s regrowth.

Is it painful?

The laser treatment itself can cause a slight tingling sensation compared to an insect bite or a snap of a rubber band against your skin. Most patients tolerate the procedure well. But for more sensitive areas of the body, we normally apply cream anesthesia (EMLA) and leave it on for 30-40 minutes before the treatment.

How long is each session?

The length of the laser session may vary from a few minutes to an hour or more depending on the size of the area to be treated. Sessions are spaced every 4 – 6 weeks with an average of 5-8 treatments needed.

What should I expect?

The Light Sheer Diode has a special cool tip that protects and cools the upper layer of the skin before, during and after each pulse while directing the heat energy to the hair root. This allows a safe and effective treatment of different skin colors.

The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the treatment and skin type. Immediately after the session, one may experience some redness and swelling on the area treated, which will disappear after a short time. There may be a slight tingling sensation. The use of antiperspirants or deodorants must be avoided for the next two days.

What should I do in between sessions?

In between treatments it is important not to pluck or wax the treated area. Shaving is encouraged since the hair grows back thicker making it more detectable during the next session.

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