Cutera® Laser Hair Removal
Throw away your razor and get smooth beautiful skin the easy way!
Emerald MediSpa offers advanced laser hair removal services for both men and women. With the most current technology, we can help you to be as hair-free as possible with little to no effort – other than coming in to visit us.
ABOUT laser Hair Removal
Over the course of a lifetime, a woman can spend almost 72 days shaving her legs. Think of all the time a few laser treatments could save.
At Emerald MediSpa, we utilize CUTERA® laser light technology to drastically reduce unwanted body hair, leaving you with smooth, beautiful skin. CUTERA® was the first to develop a high-powered Nd:YAG laser for hair removal. The laser emits pulses of highly concentrated light directly into the hair follicle. The pigment, or melanin, in each follicle absorbs the light and converts it into heat energy. This intense heat destroys the hair and makes it impossible for the follicle to grow hair again. This light energy passes through the skin to the hair follicle, causing selective damage to the hair root without damaging delicate pores and structures of the skin.
Dark hair has more pigment and absorbs more heat, so it responds better to laser hair removal treatments than light or fine hair. However, all skin colours and types can be treated successfully with the XEO Laser System. Multiple treatments are required because the hair follicle grows in stages. There is a gradual and cumulative reduction of hair with each treatment session. When continually treated it is probable that 80-90% clearance may be achieved with 6-8 treatments.
BENEFITS
An average reduction of 80% or more
Any remaining body hair becomes much finer and softer
Safe for all skin types
Safe, effective, no downtime
Areas treated
Legs
Arms
Chin
Neck
Chest
Bikini
Unibrow
Stomach
Upper Lip
Back
Underarms
Hands
laser hair removal with CUTERA®
What to Expect
Duration
10-45 minutes depending on the areas being treated
Recommended Sessions
3-8 Treatments
After Treatment Care
Wear sunscreen and avoid sun exposure
FAQS
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As the hair follicle grows in stages, hair reduction is a process that requires regular treatments spaced approximately 6 to 8 weeks apart. The amount of laser hair reduction from each session depends largely on the patient’s skin and hair type.
There is a gradual and cumulative reduction of hair with each treatment session. When continually treated it is probable that 80-90% clearance may be achieved with 6-8 treatments.
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The most realistic description of the results after laser treatment is: “long-term hair reduction”. This means that after an average of four to eight treatments, the total amount of hair is greatly reduced and the hair which does grow is much finer and lighter in colour. Most people are very pleased with this degree of cosmetic improvement.
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A laser hair removal treatment typically feels like little snaps and is minimally uncomfortable. Ice, a cooling gel and a cooling device attached to the laser, are applied to cool the skin prior to the treatment to help manage any discomfort.
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When hair is in the dormant phase it has very little pigmentation which makes it insufficient to absorb the light energy needed to destroy the follicle. Only the actively growing hair can be penetrated, therefore we recommend waiting 4 – 6 weeks after any waxing or plucking treatment to ensure optimal results.
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Most areas of the body can be treated. In women, the most common areas for treatment are the upper lip, chin, bikini line, arms and legs, and underarms. In men, the most common areas for treatment are shoulders and back, and the beard area.
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Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams like Nair TM, Neet TM, and Vaniqa TM are all temporary methods that must be repeated on a regular basis over time. The hair re-grows within one to four weeks in most cases.
Electrolysis, like laser treatments destroys the hair follicle. The drawback is that electrolysis treats one hair at a time and is limited to the treatment of small areas. It is time consuming and there is a higher risk of pigment change and scarring with electrolysis.
The laser hair removal systems at Emerald MediSpa offer long lasting results, and if hair does eventually grow back it is finer, lighter and much less of a cosmetic problem.
Underarms
Upper Lip
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