Q: What
Body Areas Can I Get Treated?
|
A:
Any area, except around the eyes.
The
underarms, legs, back, bikini line, face, neck,
etc., can
all be treated... fast! |
| Q: What
Are the Treatment Sessions Like? |
| A:
Quick and easy! After your initial preparation,
your treatment provider will move a wand-like
handpiece over your skin. The handpiece emits
a light that disables the hair follicles. Most
people perceive the light as a gentle "snapping" sensation.
Once this is completed, the treatment provider
will wipe away any loose hair from your skin,
and you're ready to go. |
| Q: What
Should Most People Expect After Treatment? |
| A:
Most people experience some mild redness and tenderness
in the treated area shortly after treatment. This
does not interfere with normal activities and
usually subsides within a day. In some cases,
the redness may last longer, but will still be
mild and temporary. Your treatment provider will
explain other, less likely side effects to you. |
| Q: What
Does It Feel Like? |
| Each pulse, which
lasts less than a second, produces a slight tingling
feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as
the upper lip, it may feel like a quick, light pinch. |
| Q: Is
It Suitable For Everyone? |
| The
Palomar Medilux System enables our technicians
to customize the
treatment to exactly match your hair and skin
color and type. As long as there is some color
in your
hair (even blond hair has enough color), then
the Medilux will be effective. |
| Q: What
Does The FDA Say About Laser Hair Removal
Treatments? |
| The FDA has approved
the use of the Palomar Medilux system for safety
and effectiveness for the permanent reduction of
hair. |
| Q: Is
Laser Hair Removal Covered By Insurance? |
| Typically
aesthetic (and optional) treatments are not covered
by insurance.
Each patient should consult their own insurance
company to find out if treatment is covered. |
| Q: Is
Hair Removal Temporary or Permanent? How Many
Treatments Will It Take? |
| Hair removal is
both temporary and permanent. During a short series
of treatments 6-8 weeks apart, patients will rarely
have to shave, tweeze, or pluck. However, if the
treatments stop, some of the hair will return in
a few months which will be finer and lighter than
before. The more treatments, the less hair will
ultimately come back. |
| Q: What
Are The Worst Things That Can Happen With
Laser Or Intense Pulse Light Treatment? |
| Rare complications
include burning, blistering, and extra pigmentation.
All of which will usually resolve in a few days
to a few weeks |
| Q: Do
Laser or IPL Treatments Cause Cancer? |
| No, the light is
in the visible range and has never to shown to produce
cancers of the skin or any other organ. |
| Q: What
Can I Expect After A Treatment? |
| Patients can continue
on with normal daily routines immediately following
treatment, but do need to keep the treated areas
out of the sun. Some redness may be existent, but
should only last several hours, or occasionally
up to a couple days. This is easily camouflaged
by clothing or makeup. |
