A better solution for unwanted Body hair!

Facial Plastic, Skin Care & Laser Center is pleased to offer the worlds most advanced treatment for long term hair removal. New York Facial Plastic Skin and Laser Center uses multiple equipments like Lumenis, Palomar, and Cordela all which are Medical Grade and have been approved by Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permanent hair removal.

The laser energy is selectively absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle, and hair shaft which severely damages the growth of the hair. Laser delivers energy to the skin over long period of time, then shorter pulses, keeps the epidermis from overheating and dramatically reduces discomfort and side effects.

The end result is destruction of the hair or restriction of re-growth. The hair follicles in the active growth phase absorbs the most amount of laser energy due to the high concentration of pigment.

Optimum removal of all or most hair in a given region requires 5 to 7 sessions separated by 4 to 6 weeks intervals.
Effective on all skin types, even tanned skin.

What affects the appearance of body hair?
Body hair is affected by numerous factors including body location, age, hormone levels, ethnicity and medication use. These factors influence the color, length and coarseness of body hair as well as the actual number of hairs in the active growth phase.

What other options exist for hair removal?

• Shaving
  Shaving doesn't affect the coarseness, thickness, growth rate or cycle of the shaved hair. However, it is a temporary solution, and requires a constant commitment to maintaining a hair free appearance.
  
• Tweezing
  Painful and time consuming, Tweezing is impractical for large areas.
  
• Waxing
  This procedure can cover a large area at one time and results may last for 4 to 6 weeks. Waxing is also painful and can often cause allergic reactions and inflammation of the hair follicle.
  
• Electrolysis
  This involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle and applying an electrical current. Expertly used, it can be successful in eliminating hair permanently. Electrolysis only destroys one hair follicle at a time, it is a tedious, time-consuming process that can go on for years. Risks of electrolysis include scarring and infection.
  

Is Laser Hair Removal painful?
You may feel a tingling or stinging sensation during treatment. Most patients tolerate this very well without the need for anesthetic. Certain areas on the body are more sensitive to the laser and a topical anesthetic can be applied to these regions to decrease the discomfort even further.

How many treatments are required?
Diode laser works by disrupting hairs that are in the active phase of growth at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter the growth phase at different times, additional treatments will be necessary to disable all hair follicles in a given area. Treatments are usually given at intervals of approximately 4-6 weeks, or whenever new hair growth is first noticed. Many patients are completely satisfied with their results after only one or two treatments, while others will need four or five treatments for maximum removal of all hair.

Are the results permanent?
We are very happy to announce that the FDA has authorized users of the Palomar and Cordela systems to use the word "PERMANENT" as it pertains to the amount of hair loss in treated areas. This decision was not made lightly, and only after years of reviewing statistical scientific data on the results obtained with the Diode system. This is a claim very few other lasers in the world are allowed to use regarding hair removal.

What happens after treatment?
Within several minutes, the treated area may become slightly red and puffy. This reaction subsides quickly and within a day or so the areas return to normal. Patients often describe the sensation of a mild sunburn for the first day or so.Since the Diode laser does not cut the skin, bandages are not necessary and most people return to normal activity immediately. You should not, however, plan any important social engagements during the first several days after your treatment, especially if the treated areas are on the face.

Your doctor may prescribe a mild topical steroid cream to apply to the treated areas for 2-3 days following treatment. Around 3-10 days after treatment you may experience what seems to be hairs re-growing. Most of these hairs, however, are dead, treated hairs that are being shed and are not regrowing. In between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hairs because this decreases the ability of the laser to destroy actively growing hairs.

Who is a good candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
The Palomar and Cordela technologies are so effective it permits the treatment of ALL skin types, even TANNED and DARK skin.

What special instructions are necessary after treatment?

• Do not apply any products on the treated areas of your skin, except sunscreen of you will be outside. Avoid Retin-A, alpha-hydroxy acids, glycolic acids, astringents etc. You may wash gently with soap and water, but do not rub or scrub the area. Your doctor may prescribe a topical steroid cream to apply to the treatment area. Please use this medicine only as directed.
• Do not expose treatment areas to direct sunlight. Do not use tanning beds at any time during your treatment intervals with this laser. Wear a sunscreen daily if the areas to be treated will be exposed to sunlight.
• 3-7 days after treatment some of the hairs may seem to be re-growing. This occurs due to elimination of the hair that remained under the skin and is not true growth of the hair.
• Do not wax or pluck any hairs between treatment sessions.
• Do not pick or manipulate the skin in the treatment areas.