How Long Until the Hair`s Gone?

Posted Thursday, January 19, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Hair

Posted by Plastic Surgery Associates

By: Francisco Canales, M.D.

Laser hair removal in Santa Rosa is a popular treatment that can give you a smooth, worry-free skin surface. While this is a relatively simple procedure, for best results, a few sessions are usually needed.

But how many treatments are really necessary? This depends on many factors, including the size of the area being treated, your skin type, your hair color and the type of laser being used.

Most of my patients see a permanent reduction in unwanted hair after 3 to 6 sessions. Hair removal treatments are most effective when spaced about 4 to 6 weeks apart because of the hair growth cycle. Because the laser targets hair that is in its active growth phase, additional treatments are needed to treat hair that was dormant during earlier treatments.

The best way to learn how many laser hair removal sessions you will need is to talk with a trained medical provider. During your consultation, the health professionals at our medical spa can give you a good estimate of the number of treatments you will need.

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