Laser hair removal offers a gentle long-lasting solution to unwanted body hair. Imagine, no more shaving, no more waxing, no more ingrown hairs. The Vein and Laser Clinic uses state of the art technology, permitting removal of hair regardless of skin type.

About the procedure

Laser hair removal, depending on the size of the area, can take anywhere from five minutes to forty-five minutes. During the treatment, you may experience a slight tingling sensation that most patients tolerate well. Cooling the skin during treatments may help reduce discomfort. Since laser hair removal requires no down time, plan on returning to work and your normal daily routine immediately. It is important that the treated areas are shielded from the sun by a strong sun block.

What is laser hair removal?

A laser is a specific beam of light that has the ability to permanently disable and reduce unwanted hair by permanently damaging the follicle that produces hair.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal technology targets pigment granules in the hair in an effort to inactivate the hair follicle. Laser energy is absorbed by the pigmented hair shaft and transferred to the surrounding follicle. The heat buildup caused by the absorption of energy by the hair itself creates follicular damage can prevent hair productions by that follicle.

What does it feel like?

The laser treatment may feel like a mild sting for a fraction of a second. The lasers have a built-in cooling tip that not only helps to protect the skin but also helps to minimize the discomfort and an optional anesthetic cream is available.

How many treatments are necessary?

It is important to understand hair growth possesses three distinct stages of development. Typically in the active growing stage, the hair will respond effectively. At any given time, only one third of human hair is in this stage. For this reason, it is necessary to treat an area at least 3 times with treatments spaced 6 weeks apart. Most people need 5-6 treatments for permanent results.

What will I look like after the treatment, and are there any risks?

Your skin might get slightly red and sensitive, usually disappearing within 24-48 hours. The hair that has been destroyed will fall out in 1-2 weeks. Laser hair removal is FDA approved and risk is very minimal.

Lasers

Light Sheer (Diode) by Lumen, is safe and effective, and considered the best laser to treat light skin color.

Dr. Clemens, founder of the Vein and Laser Clinic was the first to obtain and use the Light Sheer in Virginia. Lasers are not for everyone, and their proper use requires great expertise. At The Vein and Laser Clinic we have that expertise.

The Cool Glide Excel by Altos is among the best to treat darker skin types. It can also be safely used on lighter skin types. High- power long pulse named YAG technology provides our medical staff with the ability to treat a full range of vascular lesions and perform permanent hair reduction on all skin types, including tanned patients.

How is the treatment performed?

During the treatment you will feel a slight tingling sensation as light energy is delivered through a small laser hand piece to a targeted vein in a series of brief pulses. The light energy is absorbed by the lining of the blood vessels and the blood within the blood vessels, but not the surrounding tissue. The heat absorption causes a coagulation of the blood vessel, which is then absorbed by your body. The skin above the area may be irritated but this generally disappears over the next few days.

Laser hair removal offers a gentle long-lasting solution to unwanted body hair. Imagine, no more shaving, no more waxing, no more ingrown hairs. The Vein and Laser Clinic uses state of the art technology, permitting removal of hair regardless of skin type.