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Frequently Ask Questions
How does the laser treatment work? How do I
prepare for treatment? What can I
expect during treatment? What can I
expect after treatment? What precautions should I take after treatment? Who is the ideal candidate for laser hair removal? How many treatment sessions will I need? Is the hair removal
permanent? Does Laser Hair removal need
to be done in a Doctors Office? What does Bella Pelle mean?Bella Pelle means Beautiful Skin in Italian. How does the laser work?The alexandrite laser creates a beam of laser light that reaches just below the surface of the skin where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat to the hair follicle cauterizing its blood supply, thus preventing the hair follicle from producing any more hair. The wavelength of the laser’s light is attracted to the melanin pigment in the hair causing it to heat up, yet it is minimally absorbed by surrounding lighter skin and other tissues. Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects. How do I prepare for treatment?Clients scheduled for hair removal should avoid electrolysis, tweezing, depilatories, or waxing for six weeks prior to treatments. If possible, don’t shave the day of the treatment; this will let the technician see the growth area. The technician will shave the area prior to treatment. Your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, cream, deodorant, or oils on the skins surface for treatment. You should also avoid tanning in the weeks prior to treatment. If you are out in the sun, keep the area to be treated covered and/or use SPF25+ sun block. If you have had a history of cold sores (perioral herpes) and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. What can I expect during treatment?Treatment will take place in our salon. You will wear safety eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. The technician will guide the laser to the treatment with a small handheld probe. Each laser pulse will be preceded by a short pulse of cooling spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending and the area and condition being treated. Does it hurt?Some people may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, sometimes described like the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a free topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. What can I expect after treatment?Immediately after
the treatments, there should be redness and bumps at the treatment area, which
may last up to 2 hours or longer. It is normal for the treated area to feel
like a mild sunburn for a few hours. We’ll apply a
soothing aloe vera jell and
a sunscreen if it is on an exposed area. After the treatment you’ll be able to
return to your normal activities. Makeup may be used
after the treatment. Just make sure that you have moisturizer on under your
makeup. In fact, moisturizer will help the dead hair exfoliate from the
follicle, so use moisturizer frequently and freely on the treated area. Any
moisturizer without alpha-hydroxy acids will work What precautions should I take after treatment?After
laser treatment, avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks and use SPF 25 or
higher sun block. In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse
the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Treat it like you would mild
sunburn. Stubbles,
representing dead hair being shed from the hair follicle, will appear within
10-20 days from the treatment date. This is normal and will fall out quickly
and can be helped by using an exfoliating brush when you shower. Do not tweeze
or wax this area though as that can actually stimulate the follicles to grow
more hair. Who is the ideal candidate for laser hair removal?Since the laser light targets the dark melanin pigment in the growing hair follicle vs the lighter skin, those with brown or black hair and fair skin are ideal. For those with naturally blond, red, white, or gray hair will need to use Meladine which is a topical treatment which will all melanin to the light colored hair follicles. Click here for more info on Meladine Skin tone is measured on the Fitzpatrick scale which grades skin tone from 1 to 6. 1 being very fair to 6 being the very darkest. Our laser is effective on skin types 1-4. Those with type 5 & 6 (African, dark Middle Eastern, dark Indian, etc Skin) will have better results using a YAG laser which has fewer side effects with darkest skin tones. During the free consultation we can determine if laser hair removal is right for you. What areas can be treated?Where ever you grow hair, we can remove it with one exception, which is under the eyebrow or in the immediate area of the eyes. The eyes are very sensitive to the laser light and it is too risky to work in the area of the eye. Between the eyebrows (mono-brow) and above the eyebrow are fine though. Some areas you may be interested in but that are unusual are: · Men’s Ears – As men age the changes in their bodies’ causes’ hair to start going in undesirable places like the earlobe and the inner ear. · Nose – Undesirable nose hair can be treated safely · Genitals – Men’s and women’s genitals can be treated safely. There are three degrees of the Bikini Line treatment for women. o The typical bikini line removes the hair which would be exposed when you wear a normal bikini. o The extended bikini also removes more of the pubic hair, but not the labia. o The Brazilian bikini removes all the pubic hair, around the anus, and the labia. · Scalp – Many men who are balding now shave their entire scalp and prefer the totally bald look instead of a fringe of dark hair. This can easily be treated in a few sessions. How many treatment sessions will I need?Most people will require at least 3 to 5 treatments, as the process is only effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. At any one time you have between 15% (ears) and 65% (Chin or upper lip) of your hair in the active growth phase. An area such as the ears may require 6 or more treatments. The chin or upper lip may require as few as 3 treatments. Depending on the area being treated your treatments will be spaced between six weeks and three months apart. Are there side effects?Normal side effects may include redness, blistering, and slight swelling in the treated area – these usually do not last more than a few hours. Longer lasting side effects such as purpura (a laser bruise) hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation or scarring are very rare. Avoiding sun tanning in the weeks immediately before and after a laser treatment and using a sunscreen rated SPF25 or greater will greatly reduce or eliminate the risk of unwanted side effects. Is the hair removal permanent?The FDA has certified that the Candela GentleLase can provide a permanent hair reduction. Due to hormonal changes in your body due to pregnancy, menopause, or aging you may grow new hairs, but in a treated area these would be a stray hair or two and could be quickly treated with a touchup session. Does Laser Hair removal need to be done in a Doctors Office?No, but the technicians must by law be working under a doctors direction and supervision. By law the supervising doctor must be less than 30 minutes away. Dr. Michael Iannotti, a local If you have medical concerns, such as a history of cold sores or a skin condition, you can make an appointment with Dr. Iannotti at (303) 465-2323. One note of caution when looking at other salons. There are some unscrupulous salons that operate without a doctor’s supervision and others use a doctor in name only. Some use a doctor who lives and works well beyond the legally mandated 30 minute radius. The Colorado Board of Medical Examiners rule which governs the delegated duties which are performed by Laser Hair Removal Salons can be found at http://www.dora.state.co.us/medical/Rule800.pdf in section II.D.7 paragraphs 1-8 on page 3. How much does it cost?The cost varies based on the size of the area being treated and how delicate the area is. For laser hair removal, each treatment will cost as little as $80 for a small area. Contact us for a free consultation and we can give you a specific quote for your area. Discounts are also offered for multiple areas done at the same time or packages of multiple treatments. We know the best way to grow a business is by personal referrals. To say thank you for your referrals we have an attractive referral program we’re sure you’ll be interested in where you can earn discounts or even free treatments. |
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