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Many of our cosmetic procedure clients from the Detroit, Michigan area struggle with unwanted hair growth, and shaving, plucking, and waxing can be inconvenient, expensive, and a hassle to keep up with. At Theia Aesthetics at Fraser Eye, our specially trained aestheticians employ the Triton laser hair removal system to remove facial and body hair with outstanding long-term results.
Hair grows from the follicle, and laser hair removal selectively targets hair at the follicle level. During treatment, laser light is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. This light energy from the laser technology is converted to heat, destroying hair follicles in the active growth phase but leaving surrounding skin untouched.1
Laser hair removal is a cosmetic procedure that delivers a wide range of benefits to our clients, including:
There are a few steps you can take before your laser treatment to ensure optimal results and reduce side effects. Before laser hair removal, we encourage our patients to:
Laser hair removal with the Triton system is quick and comfortable. Before treatment, your aesthetician will cleanse the treatment area and apply a topical anesthetic. The laser technology handpiece will be applied to the treatment area, emitting light energy that kills hair at the follicle and leaving surrounding skin untouched. Treatment is not painful, but you may experience a sensation of warmth or mild stinging.
No downtime is needed after laser hair removal. You might experience some irritation, redness, or swelling at the treatment area. These are all temporary and will resolve within a few hours.
If you seek to eliminate hair on your face and/or body, you may be a good candidate for laser hair removal. In general, laser treatment is most effective on our patients with light skin and dark hair color. If you have dark skin, we can still perform laser hair removal while protecting your skin and minimizing side effects.
Laser hair removal is not painful. Before treatment, your aesthetician will apply a topical numbing cream to your skin to help you stay comfortable. You may feel a mild stinging sensation, but you shouldn’t feel any pain.
The number of laser hair removal treatments needed varies according to the patient, skin color, hair color, and treatment area. However, it’s important to note that hair grows in cycles, so you’ll need multiple sessions to ensure the best results. Most of our patients require five treatments for facial hair removal, with four weeks between sessions. For body hair removal, three or four treatments will be spaced six to eight weeks apart.
If you’re looking for long-term hair removal, laser hair removal is your best option. Since new hair may grow in after treatment, you may desire the occasional touch-up treatment.2
If you are troubled by unwanted facial or body hair and are tired of the hassle of shaving and/or waxing, you could be a great candidate for laser hair removal. Contact Theia Aesthetics at Fraser Eye in Detroit, Michigan to schedule a consultation with an experienced aesthetician.
1 Mayo Clinic. Laser hair removal. Available: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/laser-hair-removal/about/pac-20394555. Accessed August 2, 2022.
2 STAT Pearls Publishing. Laser hair removal. Available: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507861/. Accessed August 2, 2022.
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