Superior Laser Hair Removal Treatment
About Laser Hair Removal
For those of us dealing with unwanted hair, laser hair removal offers a quick and enduring solution. Unlike waxing or shaving, laser hair removal attacks the hair follicle and hair bulb, slowing future hair growth in the area and providing longer-lasting results. Body laser hair removal works on any skin type without the painful side effects or daily/weekly trouble of other methods.
Laser hair removal is the perfect solution for men or women who are tackling unwanted hair on the chest, back, legs, armpits, face, and even along delicate bikini lines. If keeping up with your unwanted hair has become a daily or weekly burden, it’s time to consider laser hair removal at Pinnacle Dermatology.
How does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser hair removal is a virtually painless procedure that can be applied to nearly every part of the body, with the exception of the eyelids and tattooed areas of the skin. The laser (a beam of light) is adjusted to affect the hair while leaving the skin unharmed.
During the procedure, Pinnacle’s expert esthetician will guide a laser over the target area. The laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and converted to mild heat, damaging the hair and hair follicle to diminish future growth.
For especially thick hair or larger areas of the body, several laser hair removal treatments may be required to create a lasting effect. Most patients enjoy a noticeable reduction in the rate of hair growth, length, and thickness in the target area.
FAQs
While not permanent, laser hair removal significantly inhibits the rate of hair growth and the length and thickness of hairs in the target area. Results can be drastic and last for years at a time, giving the laser hair removal procedure a real advantage over regular shaving or waxing.
Most patients will experience little to no discomfort during the procedure. Those who experience any sensation often compare it to “pinching” or “flicking.” Compared to waxing and some other hair removal methods, laser hair removal is dramatically more comfortable and more effective.
The laser hair removal process relies on the difference in pigmentation (melanin) between the skin and hair. For the hair to absorb the laser’s heat while leaving the skin unharmed, the difference in pigmentation should remain consistent across the target area. For this reason, it is unsafe to perform laser hair removal over the site of a tattoo.
Depending on the area that’s being targeted, treatment could only take a few minutes. For example, upper lip hair removal can take minutes, while back or chest hair will take longer.
Laser hair removal can cause mild discomfort, which can be alleviated by anesthetic cream..
Shave closely within 24 hours of treatment, and avoid other forms of hair removal such as waxing or plucking. Also, refrain from putting on makeup, lotion, or sunblock on the areas to be treated. You’ll be provided with a complete treatment plan during your consultation with Pinnacle Dermatology.
Most people experience hair loss within 2 to 3 weeks of treatment.
Pinnacle Dermatology Offices
Bluffton Location. 
7 Mallett Way, Bluffton, SC 29910
Beaufort Location
1096 Ribaut Rd, Beaufort, SC 29902
Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Contact Pinnacle Dermatology for Laser Hair Removal
Pinnacle Dermatology can make keeping up with unwanted hair growth a thing of the past. Unlike waxing or shaving, laser hair growth changes the way our hair grows in the first place rather than just removing it temporarily. To learn more about laser hair removal and its long-lasting effects, call or schedule a consultation at Pinnacle Dermatology online or via telephone today!