Laser Treatments

The number of sessions needed varies based on the specific condition and treatment area, between 6 to 12 sessions. While some patients experience results immediately after the first session, others might need a series of treatments to achieve their desired outcome.

The Clarity II is an effective treatment for anyone wanting to reduce unwanted facial hair growth caused by hormonal fluctuations, age, genetics, or other medical-related conditions as well as other body parts including intimate areas.

We are excited to share that the FDA has approved various lasers, including our Clarity II, for what they call “hair reduction.” This is because laser treatments can’t remove all the unwanted hair permanently for a couple of reasons.

First, lasers only damage hair in the anagen (growth) cycle. But hairs can also be in the catagen (transitional phase between growth and rest) or the telogen phase (rest).

In the catagen and telogen phases, the body is preparing to shed the hairs, halting nourishment, and releasing the hair bulb from the hair follicle. That’s why lasers don’t affect hair in these phases – they’re already on their way out. Because the hair is no longer anchored in the follicle, the laser energy can’t travel down the hair and damage or destroy the follicle.

Back to those hair numbers: since each of our millions of hairs can be in a different phase, it’s obvious you can’t catch them all in the growth phase, no matter how many laser hair reduction sessions you have. Second, damaged follicles can rebuild with hormonal changes. Plus, if a follicle is only partially damaged, it may heal and begin to regrow hair. What’s more exciting, numerous studies show the degree of permanent hair reduction to be from 85 to 90 percent. These stats are consistent with what our friends experience at Pro Touch Esthetics.

Our Clarity II Laser works best when there is a high contrast between the color of the Customer's skin and his/her hair color. So, avoiding the sun is important before your appointment.

Avoid plucking, waxing and electrolysis – For the laser energy to get down into the follicle, the hair needs to be actively anchored in the follicle. Plucking, waxing, and electrolysis all disturb the follicle. Shaving is fine, as it doesn’t affect hair in the follicle. We actually ask you to shave one day prior to treatment.

Avoid sun exposure – If you have a tan, you may want to let it fade before coming in for your session. As a rule, we advise Customers to avoid sun exposure on the areas with unwanted hair for 4 weeks prior to their session.

Clean your skin – The treatment areas need to be free from cosmetics, lotions and creams. If you’ve applied deodorant and are having your underarms treated, we will remove it prior to your session.

Certain skincare products – Certain skincare ingredients can cause irritation when interacting with laser energy. These include alphahydroxy acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and others. We’ll discuss these with you and tell you want to avoid for a few days before and after your appointment.