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Q: Is hair reduction permanent?
A: Yes. In 90% of individuals. Treatments work the most
successfully on hair that is light brown to black. Blond, grey
and some reds do not have enough melanin for the laser to
absorb. Most clients will lose 20-30% of hair volume with each
treatment. The FDA define permanence as a hair that does not
regrow after 2 cycles of growth. Hair regrows in cycles between
4-12 weeks depending ont he body area. There have been reports
of increased hair growth for females who have hair treated on
their face. This accounts for 10% of population.
Q: Is there an age limit for
treatments?
A: It is suggested that girls have gone through puberty. All
ages can benefit as long as they undertand the process and
potential side effects.
Q: Is it safe?
Yes. A laser is an intense source of
light that produces heat. It's target is melanin in the hair
shaft. The wavelength of the Lightsheer is attracted mostly to
the melanin. The light is pulsed for a fraction of a second and
the heat is then pulsed in the hair's melanin. The patented
chill tip runs at 4 degree celsius and protects the epidermis
(the outer portion of the skin).
Q: How long will the treatment take?
A: This will depend on the area
being treated. Can take as short as 5 minutes to 2 hours. Your
technician will inform you of the time required.
Q: What about ingrown hairs?
A: The laser will not create ingrown hairs. If you suffer
form them the laser will produce an effective treatment to clear
the ingrowns.
Q: Can I wear makeup?
A: Yes, as long as the skin is intact. If the skin is open
anywhere you must use polysporin ointment on the open spots.
Q: Will tanning effect my treatment?
A: A tan is damage to the skin. When it is damaged it creates
"tan" or colour. This is "melanin" deposits in the skin. The
laser is attracted to melanin. The technology in the Lightsheer
allows the skin to be cooled effectively to not traumatize the
"tan" but the energy of the laser must be reduced to accomodate
a tan. Therefore the client may require more treatments than
someone without a tan. To have a more effective and aggressive
treatment it would be better to not have a tan.
Q: How long do I wait between
treatments?
A: Waiting time may vary with individuals. The general
guideline is 4-6 weeks for neck and above areas and 8-12 weeks
for areas below the neck.
Q: What can I do with the hair in
between treatments?
A: You should not have much hair to
manage. If you need to, shaving or trimming is the most
effective way to maintain in between treatments.
Q: Who is a candidate for the laser
hair treatments?
A: Anyone who has hair that is light brown to black. The
Lightsheer with its's patented chill tip at 4 degrees celsius
allows clients with any skin colour to be treated safely and
effectively.
Q: How many treatments will I need?
A: Hair grows in continious cycles. The anagen or growth
phase of hair contains the largest amouts of melanin and this
phase is the laser's target. From scientific studies we
undertand that any area contains a maximum of 20-30% anagen
hairs at one time. So, these nagen hairs are affected each
treatment. Most client will require a minimum of three
treatments up to six sessions. Repeated session are necessary..
Finer hair and dark skin clients may require 6-8 treatments. If
you suffer from a hormone imbalance your treatments may be
ongoing. To have effective treatments itis imperative that they
be sequenced.. Every clients expectations of hair loss are
different. Some may be happy with 50-60% loss and may want to
discontinue and others will want to continue until they reach
their maxmimum loss of 70-95%. No one will ever be 100% hair
free.
Q: What areas can be treated?
A: All areas of the body except for the area around the eye.
Q: What should I do before my
treatment?
A: Try to avoid sun exposure. Hair
can be more aggressively treated without a fresh tan. Having
hair is essential to having a successful treatment. You can not
wax, tweeze, thread or have electrolysis for 4 weeks before a
treatment. The best way to manage hair before is to shave, trim,
bleach or use cream depilatories. The day of your treatment the
hair will need to have been freshly shaved. If you suffer from
coldsores often and are having your mouth area treated you will
need to get a prescription for Acyclovir or Zovarix and take as
directed by your technician. Usually it is 2 days before and 3
days after the treatment. Purchase either Aloe, vitamin E gel or
sunburn creams and keep them in your fridge ready to go for
after your treatment.
Q: What should I do after?
A: You will be given a post care treatment sheet and please
follow the suggestions on it to have the best possible outcome.
Q: Does the treatment hurt?
A: No, treatment to remove unwanted
hair is completely painless. Lighsheer has the patented chill
tip and compression of the skin which reduces the discomfort.
The darker the hair the more the client may feel the pulse of
the laser. Clients that have previously waxed or had
electrolysis usually find the treatments more tolerable Most
people discribe the sensation as tingling or slight stinging.
The first treatment is usually the most uncomfortable. There are
some options to make the treatments more comfortable. You can
take whatever you normally take for a bad headache before your
treatment. Anbesor that is used for toothaches can assist those
having upper lip treated. Emla™ is available. It is a topical
anesthetic. you purchase it at your local pharmacy.. The hair
needs to be shaved first then apply a thick layer and occlude
with saran wrap. It works the best after it has been on for a
minimum of 1-2 hours.. Your technician can inform you of how
many tubbes you will need to purchase.
Q: What can I expect during the
treatment?
A: The area will be cleaned. A touch up shave wil be done if
there is still hair visible. you will be asked to sign a
consent. Photos will be taken. Gel is applied to the skin and
the laser is compressed into the skin and the treatment begins.
You will notice a distinguishable aroma of lasered hair. This is
a good sign and the smell will not hut you. The skin will be
cleaned frequently. After a gel or cloth will be applied after
to your skin.
Q: Why the LightSheer Diode Laser?
A: The LightSheer has numerous documented studies to
demonstrate it's efficiency. With it's patented chill tip and
800nm wavelenth and ability to have a variable pulse duration to
affect hair the Lightsheer diode is considered the "gold
standard" for hair lasers. For more information please visit the
Lumenis web site.
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