Eliminate body hair with board-certified laser hair removal treatments in Westerville, Ohio.
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Excessive hair can result from certain hormones, medication use, or genetic predisposition. Even a small amount of hair can be undesirable when it is located in a prominent or unusual area, especially when it is thick and dark in color.
Achieve permanent reduction of unwanted hair with the most effective FDA-approved laser technology, the Cynosure Elite, at Westerville Dermatology in Westerville, Ohio. Our board-certified providers offer the highest-quality laser hair removal services to help you address unwanted body hair. Contact our dermatology office online or via telephone at 614-895-0400 to learn more about this cosmetic procedure.
Laser hair removal services are medical treatments under the cosmetic dermatology branch of dermatology. Using a concentrated laser, the procedure targets the hair follicles with gentle pulses of energy into the follicle to destroy the hair and minimize the potential for regrowth in affected areas.
Our laser hair removal services are available for both men and women at Westerville Dermatology in Westerville, Ohio. To completely eliminate unwanted hair, we recommended that patients receive several treatments, which our providers discuss during an initial consultation.
Laser Hair Removal FAQs
If you’re considering laser hair removal, you likely have questions about the procedure, including whether or not it’s painful and how to prepare for your treatments. Review some of the most commonly asked questions below, and be sure to contact our office to schedule your consultation and get started on your laser hair removal journey.
In most cases, laser hair removal services can provide long-lasting results, with patients experiencing hair removal for several months to several years. Some patients may require maintenance treatments to experience more long-term results. During your initial consultation, our providers will walk through what you can expect from laser hair removal and any ongoing treatments that may be necessary to maintain complete hair removal on the affected areas.
The cost of laser hair removal services depends on several factors, including the size of the area, the type of hair to remove, and additional factors that our providers discuss during the initial consultation.
Most patients report that there is some discomfort when receiving laser hair removal treatments, but it is typically minimal when compared to other forms of hair removal.
The number of sessions required for complete hair removal will vary depending on a number of factors, including the coarseness of the hair to remove, the color of the hair, and the size of the area, among others. Our board-certified providers discuss these factors to determine the number of recommended treatments to achieve the desired effect during an initial consultation, so schedule yours today to get started.
This is a very common question for patients interested in laser hair removal treatments. We recommend the following tips when preparing for your treatments in our Westerville Dermatology office:
- Avoid plucking, waxing, threading, or using depilatory creams on the hair to be treated for 2-3 weeks (or longer if possible) before your laser procedure to optimize the effectiveness of your treatment.
- Trimming the hair with scissors and/or shaving is allowed.
- Shave the treatment area approximately 24 hours before the procedure so that stubble is apparent on treatment day.
- Avoid stimulants such as caffeine on the day of your treatment to minimize discomfort.
- Hydrate well on the day of your treatment.
- Avoid sun exposure 48 hours before your treatment. Also, no sun-tanning, self-tanners, or spray tans 4 weeks prior to treatment.
- Avoid tretinoin cream (Retin-A), glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, astringents, and harsh chemicals for 48 hours over the skin that will be treated.
- If the treatment area is on or around the face, please remove all makeup before the procedure.
- Plan for the treatment area to be cleaned before the procedure.
Laser Hair Removal Photos
Curious about the effectiveness of laser hair removal or what the procedure looks like in our dermatology clinic? Explore our photo gallery below, and contact our providers to schedule your initial consultation and learn if this procedure is right for you.
VISIT WESTERVILLE DERMATOLOGY FOR BOARD-CERTIFIED LASER HAIR REMOVAL SERVICES
Are you ready to say goodbye to that unwanted hair and toss the razor or wax strips for good? Our providers at Westerville Dermatology offer laser hair removal services to help our clients who are ready to experience the removal of unwanted body hair.
Schedule your initial consultation with our laser hair removal professionals in Westerville, Ohio, online or via telephone at 614-895-0400, and let’s get started today.
Have questions or concerns? Please call us at 614-895-0400.