Laser Hair Removal

Get Rid of Unwanted Hair!

Sylvana uses a non-invasive laser hair removal method to permanently reduce hair. Your treatment plan will be designed to eliminate undesired hair from any part of your body. And, our state-or-the-art laser hair removal technology can safely be used on dark skin and different hair types, and provides excellent results for both men and women.

Unlike many other treatment methods, Sylvana's laser hair removal  method leaves your skin looking and feeling smoother and softer. It can even treat the fine hair on a woman’s upper lip just as easily and effectively as the coarse hair on a man’s back. The cooled hand piece used at Sylvana increases patient comfort and minimizes adverse skin reactions.

What do treatments feel like?

At Sylvana, we use a chilled hand piece that soothes as it glides along the skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation; many patients describe the sensation as similar to the light snap of a rubber band. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required; however some patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.

How many treatments will I need?

Most areas require 4-6 treatments. However, the number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors - hair thickness, the area treated and your hair's growth cycle. Interestingly, not all hairs are actively growing at the same time. Hair goes through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. Laser Hair Removal treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, several treatments are necessary to disable the hair follicles in a given area.

What happens after the treatment?

Immediately following your laser hair removal treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be re-growth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not re-growing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is acceptable to shave.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?

Following the laser hair removal treatment, you can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur. Use sunscreen on any treated areas exposed to the sun. In addition, your Sylvana medical professional may recommend skin care products or a skin care regimen especially formulated for your skin type.

What are the possible side effects?

Although patients experience few side effects, the most common are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to a sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your Sylvana medical professional for complete information on the benefits and risks of laser hair removal treatment.

How does the Laser Hair Removal compare with electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, Laser Hair Removal effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

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