Most of us find waxing, plucking, and shaving unwanted hairs every time they need to achieve smooth skin quite time-consuming. Fortunately, the team of cosmetic and general dermatologists at Manhattan Dermatology offers a better solution: New York laser hair removal in their convenient Midtown East and Murray Hill locations. Through laser hair removal, patients can achieve lasting hair reduction. Therefore, you do not have to spend time waxing, tweezing, shaving, or plucking to get smooth underarms, chest, legs, or any other targeted area. To schedule an appointment with the hair removal specialists, visit the website or call Manhattan Dermatology today.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is an innovative treatment, where laser energy is used to target hair follicles as the pigment in the hairs absorbs the thermal energy. Once this happens, this thermal energy will destroy or damage hair follicles, so that it will no longer continue growing or producing hair.
After a procedure, the hair follicle treated using laser energy will produce less hair with time, thus giving you the benefits of lasting hair reduction. Because the hair pigment absorbs thermal energy in the laser, the surrounding skin will be left unharmed. Hairs grow in cycles/stages, which means one will need several laser treatments to achieve desired results.
What Areas Can Laser Hair Removal Treat?
The latest laser technology can work well with any hair or skin color. Some of the body areas you can target using laser hair removal include the face, legs, bikini area, underarms, chest, and back. Regardless of whether you’re a man or woman, you can be the right candidate for laser hair removal.
What to Expect with Laser Hair Removal?
During a laser hair removal treatment, your provider gives you protective eyewear to protect your eyes from the laser light. If requested by the patient, you’ll be given a numbing cream to make the procedure more comfortable, but this procedure is typically easily tolerated. The highly-skilled and experienced hair removal specialists at Manhattan Dermatology use handheld devices to press against the targeted-skin treatment area gently.
At times, patients might experience slight sensations like a small snapping rubber band against the skin, as the energy burns the hair follicles. Some advanced laser devices feature a cooling system to enhance comfort during treatment. The time a session will take varies according to the size of the treatment area.
For instance, underarms and upper lip hair removal will only take a few minutes. However, your back and legs might need an hour to cover the extensive area. Immediately after treatment, your skin might appear reddish for a few hours, but will quickly recover. With laser hair removal, patients require no downtime and can resume their daily routine.
To sum up, patients are guaranteed comprehensive care for both their aesthetic and medical needs at Manhattan Dermatology. If you’re ready to depart from razor shaving and enjoy the benefits of smooth and hair-free skin daily, reach out to Manhattan Dermatology for professional laser hair removal procedures. Request an appointment by calling the office or use the convenient online scheduling tool.