If you want summer-ready, hair-free skin, you may be considering laser hair removal. But chances are with so many options out there, you aren’t sure which laser system is best for you and your aesthetic goals and how they really work.
Laser hair removal uses light energy to destroy the protein cells in your hair follicles. This prevents new hair growth, without hurting your skin.
Each person is different, so the length and number of sessions needed depends on certain factors. These include things like the size and location of the treatment area, quantity of hair, and the contrast between your hair color and skin tone.
Laser hair removal is extremely effective, and most patients love their permanent results. In some cases, hair may regrow when your hormones shift, but it’s usually much thinner and lighter and can be fixed with a quick touch-up.
At Chrysolite Aesthetics in Houston, Texas, Rawan Abu-Zeitoon, MD, and her team have years of experience helping people get the smooth, hair-free skin they dream of. Our practice uses GentleMax Pro®, a laser hair removal system suited for the 21st century.
Take a moment to learn more about this comprehensive laser system and how it will give you the results of your dreams.
Many laser systems use one of two types of lasers — alexandrite or Nd:YAG.
An alexandrite laser uses alexandrite crystals and forms a “red light” wavelength. An Nd:YAG laser uses garnet crystal to create a high-energy wavelength.
Both types of crystals target precise areas of tissue and leave the surrounding tissues and skin unharmed, and both can be used on all skin types. This makes lasers extremely safe and effective.
The GentleMax Pro System is unique in that it combines a 755nm alexandrite laser and a 1064nm Nd:YAG laser into one system. GentleMax directs beams of light energy into your hair follicles to destroy the hair and make it difficult to grow future hair.
There’s no downtime required after your treatment, since the laser only destroys the targeted hair follicles and your surrounding skin and veins aren’t damaged or harmed. This means with GentleMax, you get the hair-free, silky smooth skin you desire.
Not only does GentleMax Pro combine two top-of-the-line lasers into one powerful system, it’s safe enough to treat most areas of the body. This means you can use GentleMax Pro for all of your laser hair removal needs.
Some of our top hair removal zones include the legs, arms, underarms, and bikini zone. We can also treat hair on your:
GentleMax Pro is safe and effective at treating both dark and light hair. It’s also great for getting rid of difficult-to-remove ingrown hairs.
While GentleMax Pro is amazing, you’ll still need more than one session to get the right results. That’s because your hair grows in a 4-part cycle, so you’ll need to come back to ensure smooth, hair-free skin that lasts.
Most people find best results after 2-6 sessions several weeks apart. After your final treatment, your results will show within a couple of weeks.
There are few side effects to expect with this gentle laser system, but some people experience mild redness, swelling, or skin sensitivity. When they occur, these minor side effects go away quickly after your treatment.
If you want to learn more about GentleMax Pro and how it can meet your aesthetic needs, we’re happy to help. Schedule an appointment online or over the phone at Chrysolite Aesthetics in Houston, Texas, today.
