FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Laser Hair Removal
Why use a laser for hair removal?
Though there are many ways to remove unwanted hair (such
as shaving and plucking), lasers are the best method for
permanent hair reduction. In addition, a large area of the
skin can be treated via laser hair removal at one time,
making the laser hair removal procedure faster and even
more cost-effective.
How is laser hair removal at the NYC Laser Hair
Removal Center of Manhattan, New York different from electrolysis?
Electrolysis treatment removes one hair at a time.
Laser hair removal is much quicker. An area like the
underarms, for example, can be treated by laser hair removal
in less than 5 minutes.
How does laser hair removal work?
The laser is guided by a beam of light that searches for
a mass of hair follicles (not just one like electrolysis
or tweezing) deep beneath the skin disabling or destroying
the hair root. The laser beam targets only the hair follicles
and not the surrounding skin. For comfort, the skin is cooled
by a state-of-the-art cooling system during the laser hair
removal treatment. The laser destroys hairs in its active
growth phase and up to 85% of our hair is in that phase
at any given time. This is why you may need multiple
laser hair removal treatments at the NYC Laser Hair Removal
Center.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
All of the NYC Laser Hair Removal patient's skin and hair
is unique and will react differently to the laser. The FDA
has approved the lasers used by the NYC Laser Hair Removal
Center as permanent hair reduction devices. That does not
mean 100% hair removal. What is does mean is that a significant
percentage of hair that is treated with the laser will never
grow back. Each session at the Manhattan, New York
laser hair removal center should prove to be more successful
at removing the remaining hairs than the previous.
This is why you may need multiple laser hair removal treatments.
Who is a candidate for laser hair removal at the
NYC Laser Hair Removal Center of Manhattan, New York?
Both men and women of varying skin types seek laser hair
removal services to have unwanted hair removed. Laser hair
removal is most commonly performed on the hairline, eyebrow,
top of the nose, lip, chin, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm,
abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face,
neck, breast, arms, legs, hands, and toes.
How many laser hair removal treatments will I need?
Most people need at least 3 initial treatments
at the Manhattan Laser Hair Removal Center; spaced 3-4 weeks
apart depending on their cycle of hair growth.
How long has laser hair removal technology been
in use?
Lasers have been used in medicine by doctors for over 20
years. Laser hair removal began over 10 years ago, but hair
removal laser technology has progressed to become the standard
for hair removal since 2002.
The Manhattan, New York Board Certified Plastic Surgeon,
Douglas M. Senderoff, MD, FACS and his certified laser hair
removal staff of the NYC Laser Hair Removal Center will
be happy to discuss Laser Hair Removal Treatments with you.
Please feel free to phone the NYC Laser Hair Removal
Center of Manhattan, New York office for a private complimentary
consultation. If you have any questions about laser
hair removal please feel free to phone or email the NYC
Laser Hair Removal Center.
I came to Park Ave Aesthetics to remove my unwanted bikini hair. I am prone to ingrown hair and it became painful at times. After one session of hair removal the hair was so much thinner. I was shocked at the results. I went on vacation with my boyfriend for 5 days and I didn’t have to shave once! It was the best investment I have ever made. - Mary
