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Our Experience Makes the Difference.
The Permanent Choice has been performing laser hair removal with the FDA-approved LightSheer™ Diode laser for eight years and has performed over 100,000 laser hair removal treatments. Our certified laser technicians have the experience of performing an average of 5000 laser treatments with forty-five percent of our technicians having been in the industry for over 15 years. As an industry leader our largest form of advertising continues to be our client referrals, not a large national marketing campaign.
Our Technology Makes the Difference. ..............
The LightSheer™ Diode was the first system to provide permanent hair reduction using state-of-the-art, high power diode technology. It is a class four medical device that can be used to effectively treat Skin Types I-IV. LightSheer™ Diode laser is specifically designed and has the sole use of removing unwanted hair. The laser targets and effectively treats hundreds of follicles at each pulse.
The LightSheer™ Diode has become the “Gold Standard” for hair removal from its unsurpassed clinically documented success. The patented ChillTip™ hand-piece provides continuous cooling of the top layer of the skin for patient safety and comfort while increasing penetration of laser energy to the base of the hair follicle.
How Laser Treatments Work.
Hair grows in three distinct cycles. The active growth stage (Anagen), followed by the dormant stage (Catagen), and the shedding or falling out stage (Telogen). Laser Hair Removal is only effective on hairs in the active growth stage (Anagen).
The laser is pulsed for only a fraction of a second. The duration of each pulse, and the system's unique patented contact cooling hand-piece helps protect the skin. The pigment in the hair absorbs the laser light and converts the light to heat. The heat, in turn, damages the follicle eliminating or significantly impeding the hair's growth and destroys its ability to re-grow. It is important to treat each follicle during the growth cycle (Anagen) for maximum hair reduction.
The number of treatments required varies by individual. Optimal results are seen in 6-8 treatments, six to eight weeks apart.
In order to get the most effective treatment possible it is important to avoid excessive sun exposure, real or artificial. We ask our clients to use a 30-45 SPF or to cover the area being treated from exposure. Self-tanners must also be avoided during treatments.
It is important to discuss the following medical conditions with your technician prior to treatments: herpes, lupus, melanoma, tendency to keloid, psoriasis, pigmentary problems, and previous treatments. Many medications are photosensitizing and should be discussed with your technician.
Who is not a laser candidate?
The laser energy is attracted to the melanin in your hair; the greater the amount of melanin in the hair the better the results seen with laser hair removal. Blonde, gray, red, and fine hairs do not contain melanin or enough melanin and, therefore, do not respond well to laser treatments. If you have any question regarding your candidacy for laser hair removal please contact the Permanent Choice for a free consultation. Electrolysis is the method of choice for individuals with blonde, gray, red, and fine hairs.
Laser hair removal is not always recommended for skin types V & VI. The melanin content in your skin is one of the factors that must be considered when determining whether or not you are a good candidate for laser hair removal. There must be a difference between your hair color and skin color in order for laser hair removal to be effective. If you are not a laser hair removal candidate electrolysis is another option for hair removal that can be used on all skin and hair types.
If you have any question regarding your candidacy based on skin type we can do a brief Fitzpatrick Skin Evaluation over the phone.
Pre-Laser Treatment
1) Do I need to grow my hair out before my consultation and treatments?
No, prior to your laser treatment all hair must be shaved to the skin. We use a variety of magnifications in order to see the hair at the surface. We ask that there be a minimum of two to three weeks between tweezing and waxing and your first laser appointment.
2) Do I have to stop bleaching, tweezing, waxing, depilatories, etc.?
Tweezing and waxing have been known to stimulate hair growth so we ask our clients to use a personal trimmer or to shave if hair is present.
A minimum of two to three weeks is needed between tweezing, waxing, and electrolysis and your first laser treatment. In order for the laser to be effective the hair must be present in the follicle. We do ask all clients to stop waxing and tweezing the areas they desire to have hair removed during treatments.
3) Can I use depilatories or bleach my hair during treatments?
It is the procedure of the Permanent Choice to wait a period of seven days pre and post treatment in the use of depilatories and/or bleaching agents. Please advise your technician if you are using bleach or depilatories in the area you are having treated with laser hair removal.
Post-Laser Treatment
Post treatment reactions vary depending on the coarseness, density and color of the hair and the area being treated. In general terms, most patients experience redness similar to mild sunburn. Depending on the individual, you could see results as soon as immediately after the treatment, but more commonly it takes up to three weeks for the hairs to fall out.
We recommend a light exfoliation of the treatment area a few days post treatment. After the initial three weeks there will be a period of no hair growth until a week to two weeks prior to your next treatment.
Q: Why is the LightSheer™ Diode the best laser on the market?
A: The LightSheer™ Diode has been rated as one of the top lasers on the market by leading professionals in the dermatology & skin care industry. And it continues to be unmatched in its clinical research (see below). We have used the LightSheer™ in our offices for over eight years and have performed over 100,000 successful treatments.
It is important to note that the sole use and purpose of the LightSheer™ Diode is hair removal.
Q: Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?
A: There is no laser that has received FDA clearance for a claim of permanent hair removal. However, the LightSheer™ Diode designed by Lumenis™ was the first to be cleared by the FDA for permanent hair reduction. That is defined by the FDA as 85% or greater hair reduction. It is possible that follicles in the treated area, while not being completely destroyed, will be sufficiently disabled to the point where they produce only fine, light hairs that do not respond to further laser treatment and will need electrolysis. This is backed up by extensive clinical studies and you should be wary of anyone who claims otherwise.
Q: Does Laser Hair Removal Hurt?
A: Most clients describe the laser as a rubber-band snap sensation. Actual treatment time is relatively short in duration and the discomfort of the laser only last while the treatment is being preformed. The patented ChillTip™ located at the tip of the laser allows direct cooling before, during and after the laser light is transmitted. It actively draws off heat from the skin’s surface.
Following your treatment, you may experience a sunburn-type sensation in the treated area for several hours.
Q: Is the LightSheer™ Diode safe in removing unwanted hair?
A: The LightSheer™ system was developed from years of research at the Wellman Laboratories of Photomedicine, one of the world’s leading medical laser research institutions. The lasers pulse is for a fraction of a second and the duration of each pulse is just long enough to disable the hair follicles. The wavelength and penetration level is designed to specifically target the melanin in the hair follicle and travels 0.0003mm in the epidermis to the root of the hair.
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