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Laser Hair Removal |
| We use the GentleLASE laser, the premier laser machine on
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Electrolysis |
| For some people, laser hair removal alone will not get the
results you want. The advantage to electrolysis over using |
| lasers is that electrolysis can remove blonde,
white, and gray hairs, something that laser treatments cannot do. |
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Youth Light Therapy |
| Look younger and healthier with our Youth Light |
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Laser
Hair Removal. The Permanent and Fast Choice for
Hair Removal.
We use the GentleLASE laser, the premier laser machine
on the market today that has a special cooling system
for skin that makes the experience much more comfortable
than other lasers. We also value your time.
Our individual laser hair removal sessions are fast
due to the largest “spot size” on any laser
in the industry - this means that patients are subject
to fewer laser pulses for the same treatment area- maximizing
comfort while minimizing time. Many patients who
have been using electrolysis or lasers with smaller
spot sizes immediately switch to our laser treatment
system once they understand its advantages.
Laser is a procedure approved by the FDA. It
is safe for ages 12+, comfortable due to Candela’s
special cooling system, and effective for the entire
body.
Laser treatment is not just for hair removal, it is
also effective for treating
- Pigmented Lesions, these include sun damaged skin and age spots.
We want you to know about our services. Understanding
the technology behind your treatments will help you
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How
does the laser treatment work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that
penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled
amount of therapeutic heat. Candela’s patented
Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper
layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen.
Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal
treatment with minimal side effects. |
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What
can I expect during treatments?
Treatment will take place in your the GentleLase office
in Vienna, Virginia. You will wear safety eyewear
to protect your eyes from the laser light. The practitioner
will guide the laser to the treatment areas using a small
handheld probe that emits the laser light in pulses.
Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short
pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as
little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending
on the area and condition being treated. |
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Does
it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser
pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber
band on the skin. The discomfort is minimized by
Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients,
a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment.
Be sure to discuss this with the GentleLase practitioner.
GentleLase does not recommend nor prescribe anesthetic
in any form. You should consult your medical doctor
prior to using topical anesthetic. |
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How
many treatment sessions will I need?
Due to the growth cycles of the hair, as we describe in
our technical paper on Normal Hair Growth and Its Control,
the number of sessions depends on the treatments you require
but also on the condition of your skin. For hair removal,
most people require at least 2-3 treatments, as the process
is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active
growth stage. Other conditions may clear in as few
as one treatment, but many factors impact the efficacy
of individual laser treatments, including the severity
of the condition being treated. |
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How
do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid suntanning,
electrolysis, and/or hair waxing for six weeks prior to
treatment. If you have a history of perioral herpes
and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic
antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Also, any hair
should be shaved and your skin thoroughly cleaned and
dried prior to coming in for treatment. |
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What
can I expect after treatment?
Patients should avoid sun exposure before and after treatment,
and should apply sun block (SPF 30 or above) when going
outdoors.
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