PERMANENT LASER HAIR REDUCTION
In accordance with Ohio state law, technicians of laser hair removal at Wheatland Dermatology include two registered nurses, Kathy and Kim. Also, at times, Dr. Quinter does the treatment as well. Laser treatment does require a consultative visit with Dr. Quinter first, which can be scheduled during any normal clinic hours. Laser sessions can also be scheduled during our normal clinic hours.
COMMON QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
- How many sessions are required to see a noticeable difference?
- On average 3-5.
- On average 3-5.
- Does it hurt?
- The new machine is very comfortable, but certain areas like the upper lip and bikini line can be more sensitive and some mild “zings” might be felt. One of the main reasons Dr. Quinter purchased this particular machine was how amazingly comfortable, yet effective it is.
- The new machine is very comfortable, but certain areas like the upper lip and bikini line can be more sensitive and some mild “zings” might be felt. One of the main reasons Dr. Quinter purchased this particular machine was how amazingly comfortable, yet effective it is.
- How long is the treatment?
- Ranges on average from 10-25 minutes depending on site being treated.
- Ranges on average from 10-25 minutes depending on site being treated.
- What hair will respond to treatment?
- Dark hair. White, blond and red will not respond to the treatment.
- Dark hair. White, blond and red will not respond to the treatment.
- Is the cost covered by insurance?
- No.
- No.
- Interval between treatments?
- The first 2-3 treatments are completed every 4-6 weeks. Often after 3 treatments, it takes a lot longer for the remaining hair to regrow and the next sessions are scheduled once the hair has regrown. 6- How do I prepare for the treatment?
- The first 2-3 treatments are completed every 4-6 weeks. Often after 3 treatments, it takes a lot longer for the remaining hair to regrow and the next sessions are scheduled once the hair has regrown. 6- How do I prepare for the treatment?
- How do I prepare for the treatment?
- Sunscreen use please – 3-4 weeks before and 3-4 weeks after!
- NO self-tanning product to treated area for 2 weeks prior to treatment.
- No plucking, waxing, threading to treated area; please just shave in preparation.
- SHAVE THE AREA THE DAY BEFORE TREATMENT.
- What should I expect afterwards?
- Some slight redness, some mild swelling around some hair follicles
- The hair will take 2-3 weeks to fall out
- Only a percentage of the hair will be destroyed with each treatment