Have you spent endless money and time shaving, waxing and doing electrolysis to remove unwanted facial and body hair? If the answer is "yes," consider Laser Hair Removal and say “goodbye” to unwanted hair.

 Laser Hair Removal works with amazing precision, by selectively targeting darkly pigmented hair bulbs, while leaving the surrounding skin intact. The laser pulse will gently heat and injure or destroy hair bulbs that are actively growing. Once a hair bulb is completely destroyed, that individual hair will not grow back. The skin surface is cooled during the treatment for safety and to minimize discomfort. Most of Dr. Roberts’ patients describe the sensation like a hot rubber band being snapped on your skin. Dr. Roberts recommends applying a topical numbing cream first to minimize discomfort.

After your treatment, your skin may develop swollen red goose bumps around the hair follicle areas. This is a temporary expected effect. In addition, the treated area may feel sensitive like a mild sunburn. To relieve this unpleasant feeling, you can use ice, a topical cortisone cream or an anti-inflammatory medication.  

Our hair grows in cycles with three phases, an active growth phase, a resting phase (when hairs normally fall out) and a transition phase. Laser Hair Removal is most effective during the active phase of the growth cycle. Because our hairs are not all actively growing at the same time, laser hair removal is not a one-time treatment.  At least 3-5 treatments may be needed to reduce the hair in a designated area (e.g. arms, legs, bikini, etc.). Ultimately, the number of total treatments needed depends on your hormonal status and other factors.  Treatments are scheduled every 4-6 weeks depending on the area treated and the speed of regrowth.

While most patients are good candidates for Laser Hair Removal, Dr. Roberts does not recommend this treatment for the following:

• Pregnant and/or nursing women, because elevated hormone    levels stimulate hair growth.

• Patients with blonde, white or gray hair since there is little    pigment for the laser to target.

• Sun tanned patients until their tan has completely faded.

• Patients currently taking Accutane. (Once off Accutane for    6-12 months, treatments may begin).

For more information, call our office to schedule a consultation with Dr. Roberts.