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Our state-of-the-art lasers work by selectively targeting and destroying the hair follicles thereby preventing re-growth of new hair. This leads to permanent reduction of unwanted and unsightly hair anywhere on your body without damaging the surrounding skin. Our laser’s unique design and cooling mechanism allows it to treat all hair and skin types safely, painlessly and effectively. For best results treatments are done in a series of 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.
COOLGLIDE® LASER
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
You can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur.
The use of sunscreen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun.
How does the CoolGlide compare with other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods
which must be repeated on a frequent basis. The CoolGlide offers
permanent hair reduction for lasting results.
How does the CoolGlide compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves
inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an
electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years
of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds
of hair follicles at a time, the CoolGlide effectively treats an area in just
seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.
What do CoolGlide treatments feel like?
As the name implies, the CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as
it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, some
patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation.
How many treatments will I need?
Most areas require 3-6 treatments. However, the number of
CoolGlide treatments required for optimal long-term benefits
depends on multiple factors – hair thickness, the area treated and
your hair’s growth cycle. Interestingly, not all hairs are actively
growing at the same time and actually go through three distinct
phases: growth, regression, and resting. CoolGlide treatments work
by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at
the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth
phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to
disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.
What happens after the treatment?
Immediately following your CoolGlide treatment, the area may appear
a bit red and swollen, usually resolving within a few hours. Three to
seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair.
Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not
regrowing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your
hair, but it is permissible to shave 4 days after treatment.
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