What it is
Laser hair removal targets the pigment (melanin) in the hair shaft and follicle, heating it enough to disable the follicle’s growth capacity. Multiple sessions are required because hair grows in cycles — only follicles in active growth phase are vulnerable at any given session.
How we approach it
The clinician matches wavelength to your skin type. Lighter skin tones (Fitzpatrick I–III) typically respond best to 755 nm Alexandrite; darker tones (IV–VI) require 1064 nm Nd:YAG for safety.
Most patients need six to eight sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart for face and bikini, six weeks for body. Maintenance every six to twelve months often clears the residual hair that resumes growth.
What to expect
Sessions feel like quick warm snaps. Larger areas (legs, back) take longer; small areas (lip, chin) are minutes. Redness and small puffiness around hair follicles is common for several hours.
Hair in the treated area appears unchanged immediately, then sheds over one to three weeks. Reduction in density becomes obvious after the second or third session.
Candidacy
Best for patients with pigmented hair (black, dark brown) on body or face who can plan a multi-month series. Not for white, gray, or very blonde hair (no target), for sunburned skin, during pregnancy, or on photosensitizers without medical clearance.