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About LightSheer Laser Treatment
A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted by the LightSheer diode laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. During the procedure, the laser pulses for a fraction of a second, long enough to heat up the hair and significantly impede the follicle's ability to re-grow. This process also treats numerous hair follicles simultaneously. Therefore, LightSheer is appropriate for treating even the largest areas of the body both quickly and effectively.
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An important part of the procedure is the cooling of the skin. A special contact-cooling hand-piece allows your physician to treat even the most sensitive skin. It protects and cools the upper layer of the skin before, during and after each laser pulse while directing the laser energy to the hair root.
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What Happens After
Within several minutes, the treated area may become slightly red and puffy, and feel like a sunburn. Most people return to local activity right away. You may opt to ice the area over the next few hours. Avoid perfumes, strong soaps and makeup on treated areas until the stinging has subsided, and protect the treated area from sun exposure. You may also apply an aloe clear gel, or Life brand Vitamin E gel to the treated area until the "sunburned" feeling has subsided. There may be residue of hair left in the follicle, which will appear like a dark spot, it will expel from the body 2 days to 2 weeks after treatment. You may shave or loofah to keep it tidy, however do not pluck or wax. Once the hairs have been expelled, you will get temporary hair removal. This generally lasts 6-8 weeks for facial hair and up to 12 weeks for body hair. At these points a new lighter and finer re-growth signals that the area can be retreated. There is no benefit to earlier treatment. Most patients obtain a progressive reduction in the size and number of hairs with each treatment. A small number of people may be non-responders, who show significant re-growth after a phase of post-treatment growth delay. Our staff is always available to answer any questions or concerns.
48 hours after treatment:
avoid perfume, body lotions, after shave, make-up and deodorant. You may use tea tree deodorant, which is free from alcohol, perfume and aluminum.
avoid heat treatments such as hot baths or showers, saunas, steam rooms, Jacuzzis.
use an after care product such as Aloe Vera gel or a Vitamin E gel
avoid restrictive clothing or excess friction to the area
avoid cardiovascular exercise and swimming as the chemicals in the water may cause irritation.
avoid facial and body treatments until the skin has returned to normal.
do not apply ice-packs (chemical cold packs), as this can cause a burn.
notify our staff of any change in medical conditions, medication or pregnancy.
do not hesitate to call us if you have any adverse reactions.
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