Laser Assisted Hair Removal With The Medlite IV Laser

 

How does the Medlite IV remove the unwanted hair?

The Medlite IV laser produces an extremely fast pulse of light that is passed through the skin and absorbed in the hair shaft and follicle. This light is strong enough to damage the hair follicle without harming the surrounding skin. This damage to the hair is sufficient enough delay growth for several months.

Is this procedure safe?

The Medlite IV laser used at this office for laser-assisted hair removal is one of the safest lasers currently available on the market today. While other lasers are available for this procedure, they all run the risk of side effects because they use heat to destroy the hair. Because the Medlite IV laser produces light in such quick pulses, it destroys the hair through a mechanical method (similar to hitting the hair follicle with a micro hammer ) and does not heat the hair or surrounding skin. The Medlite can easily and safely be used without the risk of blistering, burning, scaring or changing the pigmentation of the skin. This is the only laser available that removes hair in this unique method.

What does the treatment feel like?

One of the main benefits of treatment with the Medlite IV is that it offers a very comfortable treatment for the patient. This is due largely to the fact that the Medlite does not work by heating the skin. The sensation can be described more as "prickly". Anesthesia is generally not necessary for treatment with this laser.

How long will the treatment take?

Medlite IV laser treatment is very fast. Large body areas including the legs and back can be treated in minutes.

What body areas can be treated?

Any skin area can be treated with this laser including, the face, underarms, legs, back, chest and bikini line.

How many treatments will I need?

Every hair on your body goes through three stages: growth, rest and hair loss. These phases repeatedly cycle, and the length of each cycle varies according to location and your own body chemistry. The laser is most effective on hair when it is in the growth phase. Because at any given time only one third of your hair is in the growth phase, you will need to have more than one treatment to obtain maximum results. This is true for all laser hair removal methods.

Will the hair grow back?

Eventually, yes some of the hair will grow back. Today there is no laser that will permanently remove all of the unwanted hair. You should think of using the laser as a hair management technique. New studies have found that after 90 days with simply one treatment, as much as 58% of the hair did not regrow. The safety, effectiveness, speed and comfort of the Medlite IV make it the ideal laser for this procedure.

How do I know if I am a good candidate for hair removal?

The Medlite IV laser can treat any skin type, even tanned skin and works best on darker hair colors. Because the laser light is attracted to the pigment or color in the hair, it has minimal effect on white or light blonde hair.

What can I expect after the treatment?

You may notice that some of your dark hair may have turned white after the treatment. This will slough off naturally 2-3 days after the procedure, but you may choose to manually remove it with a razor if you wish. Your skin may be red for a brief period after the treatment. You may experience some minimal itching for 12 hours You can immediately return to your normal activities.