Lip – chin – underarms – bikini …what do these body parts have in common? Laser hair removal. It’s our most-requested treatment at Vivaz. We’re not surprised because our laser treatments for hair removal provide great, long-term results!

Let’s begin by exploring a bit about how the laser actually works. Lasers produce an intense beam of focused bright light that we use to treat many skin concerns – from wrinkles and ages spots to unwanted hair. The bright light gets absorbed by the skin, is converted to heat and destroys cells in the targeted areas.

In the case of laser hair removal, the laser works below the skin’s surface while leaving the epidermis or top layer intact. One of the first things to understand is the targeted hair will not fall out tonight, or tomorrow for that matter. It can take up to three weeks after a treatment for hair to fall away. You can help this process along by gentle use of a washcloth or loofah sponge four to five days after treatment.

Immediately following laser treatment you may experience redness or minor swelling of the skin, similar to mild sunburn. These normal effects are temporary and usually disappear within 24 hours. Cold packs or soothing aloe vera gel may be used to ease any discomfort.

The right candidates for laser hair removal are people who do not have gray or blonde hair. Light colored hair doesn’t capture enough laser light to work for hair removal. Lasers will permanently reduce your amount of unwanted hair, because all body hair grows in cycles, you may need to get a touchup during the year.

Do you have any unwanted hair? If so, call us today at (605) 328-9770 to learn if laser hair removal is right for you.

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