Hair Removal

The key to successful hair removal is destroying the entire hair follicle and the germinative cells, while preserving surrounding healthy tissue. Laser hair removal is most effective when the hair is in its active growth phase called the anager phase; consequently, multiple treatments scheduled several weeks or months apart are required to achieve optimal results.

Lasers and IPL light sources gently remove unwanted hair based on the principle of selective photothermolysis. This refers to the process whereby the characteristics of the light energy including wavelength and pulse duration are optimized to selectively cause thermal injury to the hair follicle without injuring the surrounding tissue. The light penetrates through the skin and is absorbed in the target pigment (melanin) found in the hair shaft. This causes the temperature to reach a sufficiently high level in the hair follicle so that the targeted hair structures are destroyed and regrowth is inhibited.

After a consultation to determine your Fitzpatrick Skin Type, the girls at The Facial Spa at Norman Surgical Arts Center can begin your laser hair reduction treatments.