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Laser Hair Removal for Seattle & Lynnwood
Removing undesired hair is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments. Removing hair by laser provides the greatest effectiveness, with least discomfort. Women, and an increasing number of men, are tossing their shaving kits and painful waxing regiments, optioning for permanent hair removal instead.
Laser hair removal is one of the most common laser practices, proven safe and effective with decades of clinical studies. During treatment, the laser heats the hair follicle, destroying it and preventing regrowth, without damage to the surrounding skin.
Excessive hair growth is typically a cosmetic issue. Women may experience undesired growth, especially after pregnancy and menopause. Likewise, as men age, they typically experience accumulative hair growth. Some ethnicities are more prone to hair growth, and in rare cases, some diseases have excess hair growth as a symptom.
Light Sheer by Luminous is the choice laser used at Radiant Medspa, used at the Seattle and Lynnwood locations. The light sheer produces the highest level of laser light to accomplish hair reduction in fewer treatments, rated number one for light lasers. Hair removal utilizes laser light therapy to reduce hair growth. Light blond or white hair are not responsive to laser therapy due to lack of pigment.
To understand how laser hair removal options and packages, call Radiant Medspa at 206-402-3063 in Seattle or 425-640-5900 in Lynnwood for a complimentary consultation.
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The Light Sheer Diode Advantage: Radiant Medspa uses the premiere line laser in your hair removal treatments. The Light Sheer Diode laser is the fastest, safest and best laser for hair removal on all skin types. Some clinics purchase a multiplatform laser that includes a “hair removal” IPL attachment. While IPL lasers are a better tool for photofacials and anti-aging treatments, IPL lasers are substandard performers for hair removal. An easy method to determine if a clinic is using a light sheer diode laser for hair removal, or an IPL laser: If you need to wear very dark glasses during treatment, and detect bright flashes of light, that’s an IPL laser. If you wear light color glasses during treatment and detect no bright flashes, that’s a light sheer diode laser. The difference in laser quality for hair removal:
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| Diode Light Sheer Laser (Radiant Medspa) | IPL Laser for laser hair removal (Other clinics). |
| Destroys hair follicle | Put hair to sleep, ineffective |
| Uses red laser beam for low burn risk | Uses photo light that can burn skin |
| Can be used on all skin types with proper settings | Can not be used with skin type III and higher |
| Low risk of side effects | Higher risk of burns, blisters, and hyper and hypopigmentation of the skin |
| Has cooling tip | Has cooling tip |
| Fast treatment time | Longer treatment time |
Before and After Laser Hair Removal Photos
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Common Treatment Areas for Laser Hair Removal
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To answer your questions about laser hair removal, call Radiant Medspa at 206-402-3063 in Seattle or 425-640-5900 in Lynnwood for a complimentary consultation.
Laser Hair Removal FAQ
1. How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal works by selectively heating the bulb of the hair, without damaging surrounding the tissue and skin. The laser beam passes through the skin, without causing damage. The beam is then absorbed by the hair follicle. The hair follicle absorbs the laser energy, which is then heated. The heat damages the follicle’s papilla and cellular matrix, preventing the follicle from producing hair.
2. How many laser hair treatments are needed?
Hair growth goes through three stages, the first of which is the anagen stage. At this stage, the hair responds most effectively to treatment. For most people, about one-third of their hair will currently be in the angen stage. Therefore, for best results, about six treatments, each 4-6 weeks apart, produces the best and enduring results.
3. How much does laser hair removal cost?
Prices depend upon area to be treated and density. Radiant MedSpa will clearly discuss the price during a (free) consultation, so that you have clear financial expectations. We believe in providing the most effective hair removal procedures at value prices, and can provide financing packages to make hair removal more affordable.
4. How safe is laser hair removal?
Yes, laser hair removal is completely safe. Safety is always the greatest priority of Radiant MedSpa. Our laser hair removal procedure selectively targets the melanin of the hair follicle, so that the nearby skin tissue remains undamaged. After a laser hair removal procedure, there by be slight pink or reddening of skin near the treated area. This is a temporary state, which usually fades within minutes to hours after the procedure.
5. Is this a good procedure to remove back hair?
Laser hair removal is an excellent treatment for back hair, very effectively removing hair from large skin areas.
6. Does laser hair removal cause any pain?
There is some discomfort, but considerably less so when compared to the usual methods of tweezing or waxing. The laser beam causing a sensation that can feel like a pinprick or a snap of a rubber band. Most customer tolerate the sensation, without the need of anesthetics.
7. How is hair traditionally removed?
Shaving is the usual method, which can be time consuming and inconvenient. Some use tweezing, which can be painful, impracticable for some body areas, and inconvenient. Waxing targets larger body area, but can be painful and deplenishes the skin of its nutrients. All of these methods can cause ingrown hairs, require continual maintenance, and produce only temporary results.
8. In comparison, how is laser hair removal different?
Endurance. Laser hair removal is a permanent solution, with hair falling out within ten days after treatment, producing long-lasting results.
9. What body areas can be treated by laser hair removal?
Any part of the body: face, biking line, underarms, arms, legs, feet, stomach, back, and shoulders.
10. Does hair color matter?
No, it does not. Laser hair removal will target the hair, no matter its pigment.
Laser Hair Removal for Seattle & Lynnwood
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