Should You Consider Laser Hair Removal?

Aesthetic Dermatology Associates provides laser hair removal in Media, PA, and Paoli, PA, for patients with unwanted body hair. Our dermatologists and aestheticians help you get to your best skin so you can look your best and feel your most confident. Keep reading about laser hair removal and call us today to remove unwanted hair.

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal in Media and Paoli, PA, works by blasting unwanted hair with laser energy. The energy is absorbed by the pigment, or melanin, in the hair. The heat penetrates the hair shaft and damages the hair follicles to prevent or delay future hair growth. If the hair does grow back, it will be lighter and finer than the previous hair.

Is Laser Hair Removal Right for Me?

Unwanted body hair can elongate your beauty routine and affect your confidence. If you have unwanted patches of hair you think are unsightly and spend a lot of time removing them with shaving or waxing, you might consider getting laser hair removal. Commonly treated areas include the face, legs, arms, underarms, bikini area, and back.

What Should I Expect From Laser Hair Removal?

There is no downtime after a treatment, but you may have slight redness for up to a day. Over the next few days, you may notice 'shedding', or the remainder of the treated hairs coming out of the skin. Follow your provider's instructions for your skin type on moisturizing and exfoliating after each treatment.

It takes a commitment of 6-8 sessions to see complete results. These sessions should be 3 or 4 weeks apart, so consider your schedule when choosing laser hair removal. You may require touch-up treatments annually to maintain the best results. Talk to your provider about your hair type, skin type, and what results you can expect in different areas.

Make an Appointment Now

Aesthetic Dermatology Associates offers medical and aesthetic treatments including laser hair removal in Media, PA, and Paoli, PA. Call us to make an appointment in Media at (610) 566-7300, and in Paoli at (610) 647-4161.