What causes unwanted hair?

Heredity and ethnic background are factors. In women pregnancy, menopause, and other hormonal issues may be involved. Certain hormonal supplements or medications for birth control, weight loss/muscle firming, or at menopause are other causes.

How can I reduce unwanted hair growth without a procedure?

Hormonal treatment may reduce unwanted hair growth in women. Prescription Vaniqa® (Eflornithine HCL) cream slows down the growth of facial hair in women by blocking the enzyme that stimulates hair growth.

What treatments are used to reduce unwanted hair growth?

Traditional methods are shaving, plucking, depilatories, waxing, and electrolysis; recent advances are Intense Pulsed Light(IPL® ) and Laser hair removal.

How do these newer hair removing treatments work?

Intense Pulsed Light and Lasers heat and damage the area where hair is formed reducing hair regrowth.

What are results of IPL® or Laser hair removal?

Most patients have good results with long lasting reduction in the amount and coarseness of hair growth. Some patients have less satisfactory results because of hormonal factors, skin or hair type, or because an optimal treatment series was not completed.

When will I see results after IPL® or Laser hair removal?

Either immediately after the first treatment or over the next days to weeks.

Are most patients satisfied with the results of Laser or IPL® hair removal?

Yes, in our hair removal clinic in Texas, IPL® hair removal is very popular.

How many treatments will I need?

Hair must be treated during the active (anagen) phase in its growth cycle. Hair grows in staggered growth cycles so multiple treatments are required for all hairs tobe treated during a growing phase. The number and frequency of IPL® or Laser hair removal treatments vary by body site and for each individual.

How long does each treatment take?

Thirty minutes.

Does IPL® or Laser hair removal hurt?

It feels like the snap of a hot rubber band for few seconds. Surface anesthetic cream can be used.

How long do the results IPL® or Laser hair removal last?

They are long lasting rather than permanent hair removal. The length of time the hair is gone and the completeness of removal vary. The hair that regrows may be lighter in color and finer in texture.

What will I look like right after treatment?

Redness or bruising may occur around the hair follicle lasting a few hours to a few days. Hair may be bleached or singed.

What are the possible side effects of IPL® or laser hair removal?

Intense Pulsed Light and Laser hair removal are most effective and safest for dark hair on light skin. For that reason it's important to avoid sun or tanning bed exposure for 3 weeks before each treatment, and to use a broad spectrum sunscreen to areas not covered by clothing. Certain medications increase light sensitivity and need to be discontinued briefly before treatment.
Side effects of treatments can include discoloration, temporary redness or swelling, and rarely scarring.