Say goodbye to unwanted hair this October with our exclusive Laser Hair Removal Special! Whether you’re preparing for the upcoming holiday season or simply want to enjoy smooth, hair-free skin, The Skin Institute’s state-of-the-art laser technology provides long-lasting results with minimal discomfort. Perfect for all skin types, our customized treatments target even the most stubborn hair, giving you the confidence to flaunt flawless skin.
Purchase Five Laser Hair Removal Treatments and Receive One Treatment Absolutely Free!
Package may not be shared or transferred. Purchase required before October 31, 2024. Package expires October 31, 2025.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Each individual hair in our body sits in a hair follicle within our skin, and each hair follicle grows hair through a “food supply.” This food supply provides all the nutrients hair needs to grow and thrive. When you have a laser hair removal treatment, each treatment helps destroy the food supply, resulting in thinning and reduced hair growth. The pigment in your hair absorbs light from the laser and converts it to heat. This heat is enough to damage the target hair follicle while the surrounding tissue is left untouched. The goal of the laser procedure is to damage the hair follicle beyond repair so that it will stop regenerating/creating new hair.
Lasers will only work on hair in the growth phase or anagen phase. This is the only time that the hair actually connects to the hair follicle. At any one time, the hair in your body goes through different phases. For that reason, when you go in for your first laser hair removal treatment, only about 20% of your hair will be affected. Depending on your goals, the best results are achieved with 6 – 12 treatments scheduled a few weeks apart to help entirely reduce the hair. About a week after your treatment, you can expect the hairs to fall out of the follicle casually.
Can I Get Laser Hair Removal Anywhere on My Body?
Great question – if the area has hair, The Skin Institute can definitely treat it. Some areas we treat daily are the upper lip, chin, legs, Brazilians, toes, and more.
If you are concerned with laser treatments being painful, laser technology has come a long way and is much more tolerable than it was years ago. Most people compare it to feeling a rubber band snap against your skin. Of course, everyone’s pain level differs, and some areas are more sensitive than others. For your comfort, we can numb the site to be treated. After your treatment, you can expect some redness that will usually dissipate within a few hours.
One of the benefits of laser hair removal is that each treatment doesn’t take up much time. Of course, it depends on the area you are treating. For example, larger areas, such as the legs and back, can take up to an hour, while smaller areas, such as the upper lip and chin, can take as little as fifteen minutes. This makes it much more feasible to squeeze into your busy schedule.
How Do I Prepare for My Laser Hair Removal Treatment?
Our before and after care recommendations to our patients include the following:
Before Your Laser Hair Removal Appointment
- Discontinue photosensitive medications or topicals 3 to 5 days before the appointment to avoid burns.
- No sun exposure seven days prior to your appointment.
- Shave the area to be treated 24 hours before the appointment. This is very important to the success of your treatment.
- Do not wax, tweeze, or use other hair removal methods weeks before treatment.
After Your Appointment
- Avoid sun exposure for seven days after your treatment. If you do go outside, use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher.
- No swimming in pools, spas, lakes, or oceans for seven days.
- We always recommend exfoliating the treated area using an exfoliation glove three days after your appointment to avoid ingrown hairs.
- During the series of laser treatments, it’s best NOT to use any other hair removal methods, such as waxing or tweezing. It is ONLY okay to shave in between appointments until you complete your treatments.
Does Laser Hair Reduction Work for Everyone?
It is very effective for almost all hair types. We can customize settings for each session with our latest, most up-to-date laser equipment. We can give you a successful treatment no matter the density or type of hair. However, if the hair has no color (grey or white), our machines will not detect it even if we adjust the settings.
Product Special: 15% off all Retinol Skin Care Products
What is Retinol Exactly, and What Can It Do?
Retinol is a vitamin A derivative. There are various retinoids, but the main difference between retinol and prescription retinoids is that the body must convert retinol to retinoic acid before it starts to work its magic. More potent prescription retinoids, such as tretinoin, already come in their active form, retinoic acid.
These products have credible scientific and clinical data establishing their ability to have valuable and measurable effects on the skin’s health. Here is what they can do:
- Treat acne and has also proved great at helping prevent acne scars
- Boost collagen and elastin
- Improve skin cell turnover
- Reduce fine lines and wrinkles
- Help with pigmentation issues such as age-related brown spots or sunspots
- Smooth out skin texture
Be patient when watching for results. It can take anywhere from 6 weeks to 3 months to start seeing results. If you don’t think you’re getting the desired results, check with your Dermatology Provider to see what they recommend.
All Specials are good from October 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024.
Click on our specials page or request a consultation today to take advantage of the October Specials.
About Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute
At Skin Cancer & Dermatology Institute, we prioritize your skin’s health. Our highly qualified team dedicates itself to the wellness of its patients through our vast expertise in Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology. We have convenient locations in Carson City, Elko, Fallon, Incline Village, Double R, Moana Lane, Monte Vista, South Reno, Warren Way, Sparks, and Truckee.