Laser Hair Removal

Candidates

• Hair removal candidates have unwanted facial or body hair.

Intended Result

• Some patients may experience permanent hair removal.
• Multiple treatments will be required to obtain optimal results.
• Patients considering this treatment should not have a tan.
• A small percentage of patients will not respond to laser hair removal.

Procedure Description

• Area to be treated should be freshly shaved.
• Prior to the procedure, a numbing cream can be applied to the treatment area to reduce pain.
• Contact with the laser will feel like a hot snap to on the skin.
• A cooling gel may be applied to the skin to soothe the treated area.

Healing Process

• Some redness and swelling in the treatment area may occur immediately following the procedure.
• Although rare, scabbing or blistering may occur, but will disappear with time.
• Treated area must be protected from sunlight after treatment.

Enhancement Options

• Other options to remove hair include waxing, shaving, depilatory creams, and electrolysis.

Insurance Guidelines

• Because this procedure is considered cosmetic, it is not covered by insurance and must be paid by patient.

Note: The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

To make an appointment for your initial consultation, call the Lewisburg Plastic Surgery &Laser Center today (570) 524-7777.