Laser Hair Removal

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal is a safe and effective way to get rid of unwanted body hair. Laser technicians at Bella Figure use advanced Cutera xeo laser technology to remove your hair by vaporizing it. This treatment requires several visits but results in smooth, hair-free skin, without the undesirable bumps and irritations that often appear after shaving or waxing. Laser hair removal also lasts much longer than shaving or waxing. It’s common to continue with maintenance treatments once or twice a year, but much of your hair won’t grow back in that time.

What areas can laser hair removal treat?

Expert technicians at Bella Figure treat large and small areas of unwanted body hair, including:

• Face, especially the upper lip and chin
• Underarms
• Back and chest
• Bikini area
• Neck and shoulders
• Arms and legs

What should I expect from my laser hair removal treatment?

First, your Bella Figure laser technician cleans the treatment area and provides you with special eyewear to protect your eyes throughout the procedure. The length of the process depends on the size of the treatment area. Laser hair removal on the upper lip may take minutes while a larger area like the back can last an hour. Cutera xeo laser hair removal is a painless procedure, although you may feel a warm, prickly sensation. Side effects are minimal and only last briefly. The most common side effects of laser hair removal include:

• Redness
• Swelling
• Discomfort

How effective is laser hair removal?

Hair follicles cycle through phases of growth and dormancy and laser removal can only treat follicles in the active growth phase. You’ll likely need 3-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart to target all hair follicles in a treatment area. You’ll see improvement after the first treatment, but you won’t see full results until you’ve finished all necessary treatments. After the final treatment, your skin should remain smooth and hair-free for several months, or even years. When the hair does eventually grow back, it’ll probably be finer and lighter in color. To keep the area entirely free of hair, you may need to return for maintenance treatments once or twice a year. If it’s time to eliminate your unwanted body hair, call or schedule a free consultation online with Bella Figure Laser Institute today.