What You Can Expect

The length of a laser session may
be a few minutes to an hour or
more, depending on the size of the
area being treated.  Because the
laser tends to treat hair follicles
that are in an active growth phase,
more than one treatment may be
required to disable hair follicles
that subsequently enter this
growth phase.

Laser treatment itself may cause
a slight tingling sensation.  Most
patients tolerate the procedure
well.  But because some areas of
the body are more sensitive than
others, topical anesthesia is
always available.

The appearance of the treated
area immediately after a laser
session will vary from patient to
patient depending on the extent
of treatment and skin type.
Immediate after-effects, if any,
are minor.  They may include
redness and swelling, which
disappear in a short time.  Most
people return to normal activity
right away.  We will be happy
to tell you more about your
treatment and what you can expect
during your consultation.