Wake Plastic Surgery - Cary, NC - Laser Hair Removal

Wake Plastic Surgery
300 Keisler Drive
Suite 102
Cary, NC 27518
Phone: 919-805-3441
Fax: 866-362-8885

Non-Surgical Skin Care in Cary, NC

In addition to our surgical procedures, we are also pleased to offer many minimally-invasive options at our Cary, North Carolina office. From injectables to skin care products, we provide a wide variety of solutions to help rejuvenate the look and feel of your skin.

Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is an increasingly popular non-surgical cosmetic procedure. It is a non-invasive, convenient method to reduce hair growth.

Laser Hair Removal Technique
Depending on the area being treated, the process may take anywhere from several minutes to several hours to complete. Wake Plastic Surgery offers a diode laser. It uses a beam of energy that passes through the skin and is attracted to the pigment of the hair. The energy passes down the hair shaft and is absorbed by hair follicles that are in the active growth phase, thereby disabling the hair follicle in the deeper layer of the skin. The hair follicles that are in dormant phase are not affected by the treatment. In most cases, minimal pain should be experienced and no anesthesia is required.

Laser Hair Removal Benefits

Reduces undesirable hair from most parts of the body via a non-invasive, gentle technique
Treats larger areas effectively because it disables more than one hair at a time
May make skin color and complexion more uniform
Causes minimal discomfort
Replaces waxing, electrolysis, shaving and bleaching
Requires no downtime
Laser Hair Removal Considerations

Laser hair removal is an ongoing process that requires multiple sessions because it only affects actively growing hair, and not all hair follicles are active at the same time. In addition, high energy levels are avoided to minimize the risk of injury to adjacent skin.
Sessions are spaced 6-10 weeks
Occasionally patients experience slight redness of the skin or mild swelling around the hairs
Sunscreen is recommended for any treated area that may be exposed to the sun
Patients with darker skin may not respond well due to an inadequate discrepancy between skin and hair colors
Blonde or gray/white hair is less responsive due to lack of ample pigment in the hair.

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