LASER HAIR REDUCTION

ABOUT LASER HAIR REDUCTION AT CHRISTINA CLINIC

Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical procedures. Now lasers are being used for hair removal. In women, the most common areas for treatment are upper lip, chin, bikini line, legs and underarms. In men, the most common areas are shoulders and back.

What to expect...

You and the technician will wear protective goggles to avoid exposure to direct or scattered laser light. The area treated will be shaved and a white colored marker will outline the treatment area. The laser will produce a beam of highly concentrated light. The light produced by the laser will be absorbed by the pigment located in the 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 growth.

The laser’s special contact cooling handpiece cools and protects the surrounding skin while bringing the laser energy as close as possible to the hair root. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during a laser treatment. The area may become pink or red within 30 minutes of treatment and may last from a few hours to a few days.

You must avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after your treatment. For the first few weeks, the hairs will fall out slowly and should be exfoliated gently. At first, your hairs will be present, but after a few weeks, the area will be smooth and hairless. Following up with laser treatments in a timely manner are crucial to the success of your treatment process. The number of treat- ments needed for each individual are dependent on causes of hair growth, ethnicity, hair density and growth cycles, medications, hormones, hair location and metabolism.

Hair grows in three stages of growth. The active stage of growth is anagen when the hair contains an abundance of melanin. Light energy is absorbed by the pigment melanin, and transformed into heat energy disabling the follicle. Another stage of hair growth is catagen, when the lower part of the hair stops growing and the hair has not shed. The third stage is the resting phase called telogen. To achieve long term results, the hair must be treated in the anagen stage of growth. We must catch the hair in the anagen growth cycle. This is why a series of treatments are needed to achieve long term results.

For more information, please see our laser hair removal frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), or call us to schedule a free, no obligation consultation!

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Cutting-Edge Technology

SPLENDOR X by Lumenis

SPLENDOR X is unlike any other hair removal system in the world. It is the first Nd:YAG and Alexandrite laser system to be powered by BLEND XTM technology for unprecedented power, speed, versatility and cover- age rate. What’s important about this new laser system is the speed and the ability to treat finer and thicker hairs at the same time using two wavelengths.

LightSheer® DESIRE™by Lumenis

High-Speed Integrated Vacuum Assisted Technology uses a unique vacuum mechanism that activates the skin’s tactile and pressure receptors to inhibit the transmission of pain. ChillTip™ Technology improves patient comfort by cooling the skin prior to treatment and continuously cooling it throughout the treatment.

ABOUT LASER HAIR REDUCTION

What is lasertrolysis?

Lasertrolysis is a method of removing unwanted hair, utilizing laser energy targeted to the hair follicle to cause thermal damage and prevent further hairs from growing. It was invented by a team of laser dermatologists at the Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine at the Massachusetts General Hospital.

How does the LightSheer diode system work?

The near-infrared laser light emitted by the system is preferentially absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicle. The laser is pulsed, or turned on, for only a fraction of a second. The duration of each pulse is just long enough to damage the follicle, while the system’s unique, patented contact-cooling handpiece cools the skin during the laser energy delivery.

Is the hair removal permanent?

Theoretically, damage to the hair follicle can remove unwanted hair permanently, but because of the nature of hair and the many factors that influence the growth of hair, the results are variable. The effect of repeated treatments is cumulative. In fact, most people experience long-term hair removal.

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Is Laser Hair Reduction safe?

As with any medical treatment, use of the LightSheer Diode System can have some side effects. However, side effects have been minor and manageable in clinical use. The precise laser parameters used for the LightSheer Diode System were carefully defined by studying the anatomy of the hair follicle and precisely matching the color of laser light and the pulse duration to the size, depth, and location of the hair follicle. This research has resulted in a safe technique that effectively eliminates the risk of scarring and substantially reduces most other complications following treatment.

Is Laser Hair Reduction painful?

No treatment to remove unwanted hair is completely painless. The LightSheer Diode System is fast which reduces treatment time. It provides long-lasting hair removal, reducing the need for repeated treatment. The cooling lens helps reduce discomfort while protecting the skin surface from thermal injury during delivery of the laser light. If large or sensitive areas with unwanted hair are to be treated, a topical anesthetic cream may be applied to the site to further reduce discomfort.

What will the treated are look like after the procedure?

Immediately after treatment, the site will be somewhat swollen, appear slightly red in color, and will feel like a mild sunburn. This reaction subsides over a few hours, and then the treated sites usually return to their normal appearance. The amount of discomfort after this procedure is usually minimal and does not limit most normal physical activities. Since light is used to remove the hair, there is no bleeding and no open wound is created. For this reason, there is no need to apply a bandage and wound care is generally not required.

How long does Laser Hair Reduction take?

Each pulse of laser energy from the LightSheer Diode System will treat a square area of skin of approximately half an inch (12mm). For this reason, the amount of time required depends on the size of the area requiring treatment. For example, the upper lip and bikini line may require only 5-15 minutes of treatment. While a longer period of time will be required to treat the back or legs.

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I had a BBL and MicroLaserPeel done at Christina Clinic. The office décor was so inviting, tasteful and relaxing. The new owner did my treatments. She was telling me the clinic is now woman and minority owned and they have lasers for all skin tones. She explained both procedures and what to expect during and after in such great detail. She took the time to discuss my face and customize my treatments. My skin looks amazing and I look much younger. Even my boyfriend noticed. I most definitely will be back.

I have had the best experience at Christina Clinic - especially with Betsy! Betsy is simply the best (however Lynn helped me too and was great and sweet too!). I am doing some laser hair removal and her knowledge, rapport/bedside manner, honesty with realistic expectations and skill is exactly what I want in a clinic. Every employee I connected with, from the front desk...to any other employee I passed by in the lobby were genuinely friendly. Their communication has also been amazing. I accidentally forgot an appointment (even though the sent a reminder text) and she knew the times that worked for me and was able to squeeze me in the next day. I HIGHLY recommend the Christina Clinic!

I came to Christina clinic for my upper lip hair and pimples on my face. I used to have a thick hair on my upper lip and a lot of pimples on my face. I was so embarrassed with my appearance. Then, I came to Christina clinic for Laser hair removal and Skin pen. I could see a great result since my first treatment. Now, I am almost done with my both treatments and feel satisfied. I would recommend this clinic for anyone who has the same problems.

I had been to a different laser hair removal clinic before and had disappointing results. I felt discouraged from laser hair removal clinics but when I came in for my consult appt at Christina Clinic I could instantly knew I came to the right place. From the very start I could tell they genuinely wanted to help get rid of your unwanted hair and werent just there to talk you into getting their packages. Betsy was absolutely fantastic and very attentive to how I was reacting to the treatment. She is super friendly, works around your schedule, and makes you feel comfortable asking questions, (overall awesome person!) thanks to her and the clinic, I saw significantly better results! The staff is extremely professional and kind, and i highly recommend checking them out for your laser hair removal needs:)

I visited the Christina Clinic almost ten years ago, and had an incredible experience. The staff were kind, very informed and experienced and always made me feel comfortable. I have very dark hair and olive skin, and from a very young age I was always self conscious and very aware of (what I thought was excessive as a kid) my darker ‘peach fuzz’ on my face. My eyebrows were thick and very usually (daily) required attention to keep them separate. Painful tweezing, waxing, shaving, the works… I’ve been incredibly pleased with the results, and after ten years, I’m going back to do it all again. … I love this place, and it’s changed my life.

I would highly recommend Christina Clinic! The staff is professional, knowledgeable, and very friendly, and the clinic is very clean and comfortable. I had cool sculpting with Betsy (I am very excited about my results) and she also did laser hair removal on me. Also, had Dysport done with Lynn who was quick and did a wonderful job! I will be returning soon for follow up treatments! They will take great care of you and recommend products to use to get the most from your treatments! You will be very happy with the service you receive at Christina Clinic!

I've been going to Christina's clinic for over a year now. Constance is an excellent electrolysis! She's very professional and does a very thorough job! I would highly recommend Constance at Christina's clinic for permanent hair removal. I am very pleased with my results! I always look forward to my appointments because Constance is a very good conversationalist! Highly recommend!

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Very friendly atmosphere. Easy to schedule! Constance was completely professional and the treatment was very effective! I'd highly recommend them! They also have a variety of products and treatments that work very well! It has changed my whole perspective of myself! I feel like a new me.

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I have been going to Christina Clinic for several years for many different treatments. It's always a lovely experience with great results. Recently, I've been going in for Dysport to hide those not so wanted wrinkles and Lynn is always super helpful and informative on where best and how much of the Dysport I need. Christina Clinic makes me look and feel my best- I will continue to be a loyal customer!