Laser Hair Removal

Shaving, plucking, tweezing, waxing—all are temporary fixes for unwanted hair. With our laser hair removal treatments, you can quickly and easily reduce unwanted hair on your body or face with longer lasting results.

We offer 3 different technologies to suit each clients unique needs and preferences.

Nd:YAG laser

How it works: One metric for a laser measures its melanin absorption, or the rate at which the laser’s light and heat is taken up by melanin, the pigment in the skin and hair. The Nd:YAG Laser is preferred for hair removal for dark skin because of its weaker melanin absorption rate. What also makes it safer for dark skin are its long wavelengths, which can reach past the melanin in the epidermis to the melanin in the hair. However, because the laser seeks out more concentrated melanin, it is not very effective on fine or white hair.

Pros: As stated, the Nd:YAG’s longer wavelengths make it safer for dark skin; they also give it the most potential to destroy hair at the papilla, the bulbous structure at the base of the hair follicle.

Cons: Because of its low melanin absorption, more treatments are required for optimal results. Treatments with these lasers can also be more painful and less effective on fine hair.

DIODE LASER
Best for fair to medium-dark skin

How it works: The Diode, one of the newest and most commonly used type of laser hair-removal machines today, was designed for fair to medium-dark skin types.

Pros: The Diode emits both shorter and longer wavelengths, so it boasts good melanin absorption and penetrates deep into the hair follicles. The longer wavelengths also decrease the risk of skin damage.

Cons: Darker-skinned patients usually require more treatments. It’s also still a fairly new technology, and there is not yet an appropriate amount of data to assess its long-term results.

ALEXANDRITE LASER
Best for olive skin

How it works: This laser hair-removal machine has a slightly longer wavelength than some of its competitors (though not as long as the Nd:YAG), which makes it usable on a wide range of skin tones, including olive skin.

Pros: Perhaps the Alexandrite’s most important benefit is an increased spot size and repetition rate, which means it can treat a larger area of skin, faster. This makes it one of the quickest methods available.

Cons: Despite its long wavelength, it still has high melanin absorption, so there is a significant risk for discoloration and burns on all but very light skin.