For Women & Men of All Skin Types and Tones
Now men and women alike are making unwanted facial and body hair a thing of the past - thanks to the new technology light and YAG base lasers. No more painful waxing, electrolysis or razors! Our laser machines deliver 21st century technology for treatment of this distressing problem. Cleared for permanent hair reduction, the lasers can treat men and women of all ages and skin types safely and effectively, year-round, even patients with a suntan and dark skin.

The Difference
The Cutera CoolGlide and Sciton were designed to be the most outstanding laser hair removal systems on the market for all skin types, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Their unique designs, longer wavelength, and innovative cooling allow extremely effective, safe and permanent hair reduction.

What do treatments feel like?
The hand piece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required; however some patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.

How many treatments will I need?
Most areas require 5-6 treatments. However, the number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors - hair thickness, the area treated and your hair's growth cycle. Interestingly, not all hairs are actively growing at the same time and actually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. The treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.

What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following your treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not re-growing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is permissible to shave.

What are the possible side effects?
Although patients experience few side effects, the most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.

How does the laser procedure compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, the laser effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

Why does the hair sometimes look like it's "growing" for 1-3 weeks after laser treatment?
Lasers destroy hair roots which are active at the time of treatment, but do not remove hair shafts instantly. Hair shafts in the treated hair follicles will fall out, or be "shed" mostly in the first week after treatment, with all of the treated hairs falling out within 2-3 weeks. It is normal that some hairs in the treated area may not fall out within 2-3 weeks. These will be treated in the next session. These hairs which are being shed will come out on their own. It is best not to shave the treated area. If the skin is irritated, use only soft wash clothes and mild soap and moisturizing creams. You may use exfoliating gloves in the treated area but it is not really necessary.

How does Laser Hair Removal compare with other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods that must be repeated on a frequent basis and none of those methods can successfully reduce ingrowns. By eliminating the hair follicle, Laser Hair Removal offers permanent hair reduction and treatment of ingrowns for lasting results. Laser Hair Removal provides enhanced comfort during treatment, minimal risk of infection, speed and accuracy and also minimizes skin irritation that other methods may create.

Laser Hair Removal by Cutera


Laser Hair Removal by Sciton