Laser Hair Removal in Tampa Bay

Laser Hair Removal
How it works and what to expect

Hair removal lasers are only effective on pigmented hairs. Lasers that are providing effective treatments are all targeting melanin. The best candidates for laser hair removal are individuals with light skin and dark hair. A dark hair contains melanin and has a plethora of melanin surrounding the dermal papilla, or hair root. The melanin granules absorb the laser energy, which in turn produces a thermal effect. This heating action is what kills the hair, which later falls out. The projected number of treatments needed is 2-6, with the average being 3-5.

When you are ready for your treatment, the hair in that area will be closely shaved off. We want as much of the laser energy as possible to be absorbed by the melanin near the hair root. If we left hair on the surface of your skin, too much of the laser energy would be wasted.

Within 10-20 days, the treated hair will fall out. It will look as if it is growing but be patient. Deeper, darker hairs will take more time to fall out than sallower hairs. You may shave or clip those hairs if needed before they fall out, but do not take the tweezers and try to pull them out. Allow them to take their own time to completely dry up and fall out. You may also bleach treated hairs while you are waiting for them to fall out.

You should wait 4-6 weeks after your last tanning session before you start your laser hair removal treatments.

Our featured practice uses 4 FDA approved lasers and can treat all skin types. The FDA has cleared five systems for “Permanent hair reduction”. They are the ruby laser, a diode laser, a broad spectrum light device, the alexandrite, and the Nd: Yag laser.

This is fast and effective. Upper lips can be done in one minute, both underarms in 6-7 minutes, and a bikini line in 10-15 minutes. Hair removal in Tampa has never been so fast.