Laser Hair Removal
A Gerrish MedEsthetics Laser Specialist will assess the area and explain the treatment to you in detail. Treatment times vary but can be as short as several minutes. Immediately following the laser procedure your skin may have minimal reddening that will resolve over the next several hours. Each patient will be individually advised if specific post-treatment skincare is necessary.
With each laser pulse, the patient experiences a mild heat sensation on the skin’s surface most commonly compared to the snap of a rubber band. In sensitive areas, anesthetic creams or cooling devices can be utilized to minimize the discomfort.
In ideal candidates, side effects are extremely rare but may include mild skin irritation that may take several days to resolve. Consult with your laser specialist regarding the possibility of rare side effects.
Because the laser only treats the follicle of hairs in the active growth phase, more than one treatment will be necessary. While results vary, as few as three or four treatments, 2 to 3 months apart, maybe all that is necessary to remove the majority of unwanted hair.