:: Laser Hair Removal ::
For many MEN and WOMEN in San Jose, San Francisco, and all over the San Francisco Bay area, unwanted hair is a daily nuisance. Getting rid of it can be painful, time consuming and always reoccuring.
Our advanced, state-of-the-art Lightsheer laser by Lumenis is the only laser approved by the FDA for permanent hair reduction and has a patented ChillTip handpiece that directs the laser energy to the hair root while protecting and cooling the surrounding skin. The laser works by emitting light that is absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling several follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair's regrowth. The length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour depending on the size of the area being treated. Our laser hair removal system treats the entire range of skin colors and hair types. In addition to permanent hair reduction, our laser system also effectively treats leg veins and pigmented lesions. Weekend and evening appointments are available. Please call our office in Mountain View ( 650.254.1200) to schedule an appointment.
Here's what a patient says of our laser hair removal services:
" I used to be an electroysis client before I started coming to see Tammy at Dr. Korman's office. Wow! What a dramatic difference laser hair removal has been for me. I never have to shave again! With quick and thorough results, I 've saved time and money. Thank goodness for this procedure! --Michelle P
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: LASER HAIR REMOVAL
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL OVER OTHER METHODS?
Unlike shaving waxing, depilatories and plucking, laser hair removal provides a long-term growth delay and permanent hair reduction. Laser hair removal is fast and effective. Laser hair removal can cover large areas rapidly while electrolysis treats a single hair at a time.
WHAT DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL FEEL LIKE?
Laser hair removal is typically a very tolerable procedure. On a scale of 1-10 most patients rate it a 3 or 4. The procedure is often likened to a rubber band snap. Certain areas may be more sensitive and your practioner may recommend the use of a numbing cream prior to treatment.
HOW LONG DOES A TREATMENT TYPICALLY LAST?
Depending on the area to be treated, laser hair removal can take only a few minutes or longer, depending on the area of treatment. The most commonly treated areas are bikini line, upper lip, chin, underarms, and partial face. These typically require less than 20 minutes for treatment.
CAN I RETURN TO WORK AND NORMAL ACTIVITIES IMMEDIATELY?
Yes you can return to work and normal activities immediately. After laser hair removal, the treated site may feel like a mild sunburn for 24 hours or more. Slight redness and swelling surrounding the hair follicles is normal and is actually an indicator of a good clinical response. Although irritating preparations (glycolic acid, retinoid etc.) should be avoided, make-up can be applied to the treated area shortly after treatment.
HOW DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL WORK?
The laser energy is absorbed by the melanin pigment, in the hair follicle and converted to heat. The heat injures the hair follicle preventing its ability to produce hair.
WHO CAN BE TREATED?
The LightSheer is safe and effective on all skin types and tanned skin. Because it is absorbed by melanin, laser hair removal is most effective on darker hair.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL BE REQUIRED?
Every patient is different. In general lighter skin treatments will require 3-6 treatments and darker skinned patients will require 4-8 treatments spaced approximately 6-8 weeks apart to achieve satisfactory results. Our practice cannot promise that each patient will achieve any level of permanent hair reduction; however, on average most patients can expect to achieve a 50-90% permanent reduction in the number of hairs following a full course of treatment.
HOW MUCH DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL COST?
PRICES FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL:
Per treatment / Package of 5/6 complimentary
Upper Lip 50 / 250
Chin 75 / 375
Upper Lip/Chin/neck 155 / 775
Partial Face 225/ 1125
Full Face 295/ 1475
Under Arms 180 / 900
Full Arms 250/ 1250
Hands 65/ 325
Areolas 75/ 375
Abdomen Strip 75/ 375
Bikini Sides 160/ 800
Brazilian 235/ 1175
Perianal/Groin 195 / 975
Buttocks 190 / 950
Full Legs 495/ 2475
Upper Legs 250/ 1250
Lower Legs 295/ 1475
Feet/toes 65/ 325
Neckline 185/ 925
Beard 265/ 1325
Eyebrow 65/ 325
Shoulders 295/ 1475
Lower Back 225/ 1125
Full Back 450/ 2250