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Effective Laser Hair Removal Charleston SC Service with GentleYAG® Laser

When it comes to laser hair removal procedures, you have to be very careful of the services you purchase.  This is because taking on just any type of treatment may lead to permanent damage to your skin and face.  Such damage may be hard to repair.

While there is no fix-all solution when it comes to laser hair removal procedures, having your hair removal procedure performed by expert medically-trained staff maximizes the results you desire without the unwanted side-effects.

An effective laser hair removal procedure must take into consideration the different types of skin that people have including skin that gets tanning treatment.  This is important because essentially every skin type possesses a different characteristic for hair growth, size, and texture.  In order to effectively eliminate hair growth in areas like the neck, face, back, chest, under arms, legs, arms, and bikini area, the proper skin type must be considered.

Essentially, the GentleYAG® laser hair removal in Charleston, SC services are capable of doing just that---effectively remove hair from all of these problem areas.  Usually, laser hair removal procedures are undertaken to remove unsightly hair from areas where it is more desirable to have none.  Women sometimes observe uncontrollable hair growth on the legs and sometimes even above the upper lip which does not fit well with their overall physical attributes.  Undergoing laser hair removal services in Charleston, SC  can give you that improved and unique look in a safe and effective way. 

To give you an idea on how GentleYAG® laser hair removal procedure is done, here are some steps we follow with you:

1. Everything begins with your consultation.  This is perhaps one of the most important steps when you want to avail of GentleYAG® laser hair removal services in Charleston, SC.  The importance of this process is highlighted by the fact that it will give you the chance to talk to a hair removal expert who can answer all your questions.  Basically, all potential concerns can be addressed during the consultation including the explanation to the patient of the potential after effects of undergoing a laser hair removal procedure.  This session will also help you decide whether or not you really want to go through the laser hair removal procedure.  Once you decide to go on with the laser hair removal procedure, you can now plan your transformation with the hair removal expert.
2. After the plan for the laser hair removal process has been laid out, the next step is to find the correct treatment parameters.  When it comes to laser hair removal services in Charleston, SC, this is a critical step especially when you consider the need for potentially more energy when dealing with darker skin types.  Consistent with majority of laser hair removal procedures, it is possible that perifollicular edema or swelling can be experienced.  This however can be easily treated with ice or anti-inflammatory creams.  Finding the correct treatment parameters may lessen the possibility of this effect.
3. You will then be given instructions on how to prepare for the actual laser hair removal procedure.  This can include preparation of the skin to allow for a more beneficial laser hair removal procedure.  Usually you will be cautioned against waxing, tweezing, and bleaching unwanted hair prior to the procedure.  This will help ensure that the laser hair removal procedure remains efficient and can be applied correctly.  Tanning should also be discontinued if you want to avail of a laser hair removal procedure.  This is because melanin attracts lasers and the tanning process increases the melanin in the hair and skin which may negatively impact the overall efficiency of the procedure.
4. It is possible that on the day of the procedure, before anything else, the technician may shave excess hair from the target areas.  To make the process faster, you can shave the target areas yourself a day before your scheduled laser hair removal procedure.  Making the procedure finish faster allows you to minimize the potential pain or discomfort that you may experience.  It is important that excessive hair can be burned during the laser hair removal procedure which may extend to the skin.  This is why it is important to shave the target areas before beginning the scheduled procedure.
5. Make sure that on the day of the laser hair removal procedure you come in without make-up, lotion, perfume, deodorant, or any other cosmetics on the target areas.  This is to avoid unnecessary refraction of the energy from the laser which can affect the effectiveness of the laser hair removal procedure.  Make sure to ask for an anesthetic cream from the technician or doctor before the procedure if you have a low pain threshold.  This will help dull the surrounding skin and lessen the sensation of discomfort or pain.  Sometimes oral painkillers are also recommended at least 15 minutes before the actual procedure.
6. During the GentleYAG® laser hair removal treatment procedure, if the target areas are larger, like the legs or the back, usually the largest spot size, 18mm, is used along with 10ms pulse duration.  This is because the hairs on the legs and the back are generally larger in diameter.  For the face, usually a 12mm spot is used with the same 10ms pulse duration.  Should there be a need for subsequent treatments in the event that there are resistant hairs, only a 3ms pulse duration will be used with corresponding adjustments to take into consideration the skin types.
7. After the completion of the laser hair removal procedure it is normal to observe the target areas as reddish and seemingly irritated.  Simply keep these areas well hydrated, free from other irritations, and protected from sun exposure.  Normally the skin on the target areas would normalize within one to two days after the procedure.

There are many different reasons why people pursue of laser hair removal procedures.  The important thing is to take into consideration the efficacy of the laser hair removal procedure which is the ability to treat thinner and finer hair.  It is also equally important to ensure that the procedure that will be done makes use of a safe and effective method when it comes to hair removal.  Effective GentleYAG® laser hair removal services in Charleston, SC aim to satisfy all of these considerations in the safest way possible.

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