Some of the cosmetic enhancement services available from a dermatology clinic include removal of varicose veins, removal of the appearance of broken blood vessels in the face, removing scars, and removing the excess body and facial hair. Hair removal is a popular service because excess hair, especially on the face, can directly affect a patient’s self-esteem. Laser Hair Removal Philadelphia is viewed as a safe and effective method for long-term hair removal.
Laser hair removal in Philadelphia works the best on patients who have lighter skin tones and hair that is of a darker color. The technician aims pulses of light at the hair follicles, which destroys the hair follicle but not the skin. The laser can detect the difference in pigment much more comfortably than a person of darker skin color or with fair skin and blond hair. Because the hair follicles need to be intact for the laser to detect them, clients should avoid waxing or plucking those hairs in the last six weeks of their laser appointment.
During Laser Hair Removal Philadelphia treatment, the technician at Absolute Smile will have you wear protective eyewear and will smooth a protective gel on your skin. Each pulse of the laser treats quite a few hairs at once, so patients should start seeing hair loss after three to five treatments. Laser treatment is not permanent hair removal, but it is long-term hair removal. Some patients are done after five sessions or so, and some take more courses to reach the look they want. Because it isn’t permanent, the hair may grow back in a few years, and patients will need to get additional treatments every so often to maintain the look.
