Laser hair removal is a convenient and non-invasive way to permanently reduce unwanted hair on the face or body. With the laser hair removal procedure, there is no more bleaching, plucking, shaving, or waxing. Your skin will be smooth and free of hair.

The earlier permanent hair removal treatment of electrolysis was time-consuming, uncomfortable and could be tedious. GentleLASE is a fast, safe, and effective laser hair removal treatment offered by the Skin Essentials @ bodevolve staff.  There are no gels or creams, no needles, and no pre-waxing treatments required with the GentleLASE procedure. It is relatively comfortable and much faster than other laser hair removal treatments.

Procedure

GentleLASE uses a long-pulse high energy alexandrite laser. The beam of light emitted is absorbed after passing through the skin to the hair follicle and is transformed into heat. This destroys the hair follicle, but leaves the surrounding skin unaffected and undamaged. Many follicles are targeted at the same time.

Just before each pulse of the laser, the skin is sprayed with a tiny blast of cryogen to cool the upper layers and provide protection and comfort. While you will experience little discomfort, you may request a topical anesthesia if you feel you need it.

Depending on the area of the body involved, the GentleLASE procedure can be completed in as little as ten minutes. Since your skin is not cut or burned, you may return to your normal daily regimen immediately.

Considerations

• Because hair grows in cycles, multiple sessions may be required
• There may be a slight reddening or swelling of the skin, but this will subside within a few hours
• You should avoid the sun for four to six weeks both before and after the treatments
• Avoid electrolysis, plucking, and waxing of the areas for six weeks prior to treatments
• Patients with darker pigmentation may not respond well, but a bleaching cream may be used four to six weeks prior to treatment for optimal results
• Blonde, white or gray hairs are less responsive to laser treatments and sometimes cannot be treated

If you would like to learn more about how GentleLASE laser hair removal can reduce the amount of shaving and waxing in your life, and you are in the Boulder or Denver, Colorado area, please contact Skin Essentials @ bodevolve.  We are happy to answer any questions you have.