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Laser Hair Removal
GentleLASE
Candela premier laser for removing hair,
pigmented lesions and wrinkles treats all skin types quickly,
comfortably and effectively. Our flagship system, GentleLASE offers
fast treatment times, unparalleled efficacy, and the greatest
flexibility treating a variety of conditions.
Hair Removal
Remove unwanted hair on all skin types
quickly and effectively with GentleLASE family of lasers.
How does the laser treatment work?
The laser creates a beam
of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where
it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat. Candela's
patented Dynamic Cooling Device ™ (DCD™)
technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling
burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCd cooling
offer optimal treatment with minimal side. effects.
What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take
place in your practitioner's office. You will wear safety eyewear to
protect your eyes from the laser light. Your practitioner will guide
the laser to the treatment areas with a small handheld probe. Each
laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling
spray. A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long
as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.
Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort
with the laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a
rubber band on the skin. This discomfort is minimized by Candela's
DCd cooling. for some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used
prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of
sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of
your skin. For hair removal, most people require at least 2 to 3
treatments, as the process is only effective when the hair follicle
is in its active growth phase Other conditions may clear n as few as
one treatment, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual
laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being
treated.
How do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair
removal should avoid tweezing or hair waxing for six weeks
prior to treatment. If you have had a history of perioral herpes and
are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral
therapy may be prescribed. Also, any hair should be shaved, and your
skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup,
cream, or oils on its surface before laser treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
Patients should avoid sun
exposure before and after treatments, and should apply sunblock (SPF
30 or above) when going outdoors.
Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects
may include purpura (a laser bruise), redness, blistering,
hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, and swelling in the treated
area - these usually do no last more than a few days. Permanent side
effects, such as hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation or scaring,
are rare.
What precautions should I take after treatment?
After laser
treatment, avoid sun exposure. In the first few days after
treatment, don't scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin
cleansers. your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
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Hair Removal
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PFB
(Psuedofolliculitus Barbae)
Axillary
Facial Hair
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