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LASER HAIR REMOVAL
We are known for our skills when it comes to permanent hair reduction, and no matter your skin type, we’ve got a laser that can treat you. Our offices use all Syneron Candela & Lutronic machines, and our nurses are extensively trained by our laser educator and owner, Barbara Prete.
WHAT IS IT?
Laser Hair Removal is the process of removing unwanted hair by means of exposure to laser light which destroys the hair follicle. At AAC, we utilize the Gentlemax Pro– a dual platform laser from Syneron Candela that encompasses both the 755 nm Alexandrite laser and the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser, allowing us to treat all skin types. Most recently, we also carry the Clarity II from Lutronic, which is an extremely similar dual platform laser that allows us to treat clients even faster!
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Treatment is done by guiding a laser over treatment areas with a small handpiece. Each laser pulse is preceded with a short pulse of cooling spray. Some patients may feel slight discomfort with each pulse– like a hot rubber band snapping the skin, but this decreases with each session as the hair is removed.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Permanent hair reduction is achieved through a series of consistent treatments, every 4-8 weeks depending on the area of the body. Most clients need an average of 9-12 treatments, though it is dependent on the individual. More treatments may be needed for hormonal areas or if a hormone disorder is present.​Multiple treatments are necessary as it is most effective when hairs are in the active growth phase. We like to estimate that each time we see you, there are probably about 10% of hairs in the growth cycle.
HOW CAN I PREPARE?
Avoid waxing or plucking hair for 3-4 weeks before treatment. Please shave or clip down any hair 24 hours before your service for best results. Please make us aware if you've recently been on any antibiotics or have had any changes in your medical history if you are a current client. Please avoid any color change to the area you are treating from sun, tanning beds, or sunless tanners.
ANYTHING ELSE?
We offer new clients an introductory price for their first package. After that, all our existing clients can take advantage of our promotions offered four times per year. Each promotion runs for a month long, and clients can pick up treatment packages for a discounted price.
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Other payment options include a la carte pricing, where you may pay per treatment, or our maintenance single treatment pricing once you’ve had nine treatments on one area.
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*Electrolysis is the only permanent hair reduction option for clients with red, white, gray or blonde hair.