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.

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