We care about your skin and our products work. Our laser hair removal machines are state of the art, FDA approved, high-quality devices that don’t use damaging chemicals or burn your skin. They remove hair permanently with no side effects, because there is nothing to be burned off! Our trained technicians will keep you comfortable, so you can experience the best results possible.
Laser hair removal is a popular procedure for people who desire to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal is also known as photorejuvenation, iep or photoepilation, and is commonly known as laser epilation (LE). During laser hair removal, a highly concentrated beam of light is directed at the unwanted hair. The light damages the follicle in the skin that makes your hair grow.
Read on to learn more about Ithaca Laser Hair Removal, Benefits of Laser Hair Removal for Men and Side Effects of laser hair removal to Be Expected
Ithaca Laser Hair Removal
Plucking and waxing can be painful and shaving can leave you with ingrown hairs and irritation. None of these methods are fun. Plus, you have to keep doing it every few days or every week if you want smooth skin. Why go through the hassle when a dermatologist can help you get rid of hair without ever having to lift a finger?
It doesn’t come as much of a surprise that laser hair removal is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. This procedure makes it easy to get smoother skin without having to deal with tweezing, shaving, or waxing. This non-invasive laser treatment can treat just about any part of the body; however, it’s most often used to treat the,
- Chest
- Upper lip and chin
- Back
- Bikini line
- Underarm
- Legs
- Shoulder
Thanks to advanced laser technology, our dermatologist can provide patients with a safe, effective, and comfortable laser treatment to help them target and remove unwanted hair for the long term. Most laser systems offer a built-in cooling system to make treatment as comfortable as possible.
Since hair grows in cycles, you will need to get several laser hair removal sessions to ensure that our dermatologist removes as much of the hair as possible. The average person will get anywhere from 4-6 sessions.
If you think laser hair removal could help you feel more confident in your appearance, then your cosmetic dermatologist can give you the smoother results you want before summer hits.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal for Men
The most obvious benefit of laser hair removal is never having to shave or wax again, which can save time, money, and embarrassment.
Another benefit is that you’ll no longer have to deal with ingrown hairs. That includes painful bumps on the groin, chest, and neck, where many men see ingrown hairs after shaving.
Laser hair removal can even make you smell better. Less hair means less sweat – and that means a better scent!
But if there’s no guarantee that laser hair removal will be 100% effective, is it worth doing?
For most people, the answer is yes.
Most individuals see complete or significant hair loss, which means less maintenance, even if you have a few hairs remaining. And for those who have to deal with ingrown hairs or razor burn after shaving, it’s well worth it.
Listen to what your laser technician tells you to do before and after treatments. Following the rules can be the difference between seeing effective results and causing unnecessary damage to the skin.
Maybe you’re sick of those pesky hairs between your eyebrows. Maybe you’re ready for a super smooth body so you can show off your six pack on the beach. Or maybe you’re tired of those red bumps that form on your neck after shaving.
Side Effects of laser hair removal to Be Expected
There are a few side effects that are very common with laser hair removal:
This is a more severe example of a rash from laser hair removal
- Itching – The laser light is meant to burn off all the pigment cells in your hairs, but it can also damage the cells of your skin. If the light stimulates your skin cells too much, they may be damaged. In many cases, itching is a side effect of your skin making microscopic repairs to the damaged cells.
- Redness/Swelling – There are four cardinal signs of injury, and redness and swelling are two of the four signs
Swelling is your body’s natural protection against further injury, as swelling is the result of excess fluid being infused into the damaged tissue. The redness and swelling may be minor, but you’ll often feel tenderness of your skin accompanying the other two signs of skin damage.