Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light to remove unwanted hair. Light is absorbed by the pigment in hair, converted to heat that damages the hair follicle, resulting in delayed and inhibited future hair growth.

In order for the light to be absorbed, the hair must be black or brown. Laser Hair Removal will not work on someone with blonde, red, gray or white colored hair.

If you are going to have a Laser Hair Removal treatment you should shave the night before your scheduled appointment. You will need to avoid sun exposure; no sunbathing, tanning beds, or sunless tanner to the treated area 14 days before your appointment. You cannot be tan when you receive Laser Hair Removal. You should also avoid wearing make up, deodorant, and jewelry on the body areas being treated at the time of your appointment.

You cannot receive Laser Hair Removal if you are on medications that make you photosensitive. You should be off antibiotics for 14 days prior to your treatment. You should be off Accutane for 6 months prior to treatment.

No. You have to stop plucking, tweezing, or waxing between appointments. You have to stop plucking/waxing 3 weeks prior to your first appointment. When receiving Laser Hair Removal the only other method allowed for hair removal is shaving- you will need to shave less and less the further into treatment you get.

Typically between 6-10. Hair growth is affected by genetics, ancestry, hormones, skin type, and many other factors. People will lose between 10%-20% of their hair each time they are treated. If you lose 10% of your hair each time, you will need 10 sessions. Some people lose more than 10% and will need fewer sessions. Arms and legs usually take an average of 6 treatments.