Laser Hair Removal & Reduction in Carrollton, West Georgia

Laser Hair Reduction has become one of the most popular methods of hair removal. Laser Hair Reduction is a simple laser procedure where hair follicles of a specified area are targeted by the laser. This works best on darker hair and is not recommended for gray or blonde hair because the light in the laser ‘looks’ for the pigment in the root of the hair follicle to achieve the best results.

At least 6 treatments every 4-6 weeks are recommended to obtain an optimal result. In some cases, Additional treatments might be necessary. Swelling or redness can occur after treatment and significant sun-exposure should be avoided for a short period around the time of treatment.

Why Reduction and not Removal?

“…manufacturers may not claim that laser hair removal is either painless or permanent unless the FDA determines that there are sufficient data to demonstrate such results. Several manufacturers received FDA permission to claim, “permanent reduction,” NOT “permanent removal” for their lasers. This means that although laser treatments with these devices will permanently reduce the total number of body hairs, they will not result in a permanent removal of all hair. The specific claim granted is “intended to effect stable, long-term, or permanent reduction” through selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles. Permanent hair reduction is defined as the long-term, stable reduction in the number of hairs re-growing after a treatment regime, which may include several sessions. The number of hairs regrowing must be stable over time greater than the duration of the complete growth cycle of hair follicles, which varies from four to twelve months according to body location. Permanent hair reduction does not necessarily imply the elimination of all hairs in the treatment area.” — FDA website http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/laserfacts.html