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Discomfort and other concerns

The chart provides laser fees for common areas

The sensation you experience  is dependent on several factors

 

….the area treated, the amount of hair in that area, power settings and individual tolerance levels. The intensity may be compared to that of waxing. The type of sensation may be compared to snapping of a rubber band on your skin, or you may feel heat. Usually, if you can tolerate waxing procedures, you can tolerate this.  If you’re apprehensive, a product we recommend as an analgesic is 5% Lidocaine which you can be purchased yourself at the pharmacy or from this salon.

A common concern is that of skin discolouration. This could occur as a result of a burn which could happen if the skin is too dark for the power setting, or hyper-pigmentation due to irritation of the hair follicle.  An introductory session will assess your skin type.  Medium dark skins (type 4) or lighter are generally not at risk. Darker skins may still be treated, but with in moderation resulting in less efficiency.

Individuals may be a higher risk if they are on certain photo-sensitizing medications such as Acutane or Retinols.   If you are receiving  medication, we need to know.

Is laser contraindicated during pregnancy?  There is a consensus that any type of therapeutic laser can be safely provided to pregnant women.  Because hair growth is often hormonally diminished during pregnancy,  these delayed hairs may need to be treated if they return after the course of laser has been completed.

Is it forever or just long lasting?

Is it forever or just long lasting?

Laser and Electrolysis are Forever!   Since the FDA has pronounced both laser and electrolysis as Permanent hair removal, why do we hear that it's only long lasting?  It's because new hair growth can be hormonally stimulated after the hair removal is complete. ...

Laser is more efficient than Electrolysis…but?

Laser is more efficient than Electrolysis…but?

Laser and electrolysis compliment each other!   Laser and electrolysis are the only methods of permanent hair removal.  Laser is defined by the FDA as 'permanent hair reduction' while Electrolysis is defined as 'permanent hair removal'. This is confusing.  Laser...

Laser prices

Laser prices

COMMON  AREAS Fees per session (may be subject to consultation) Face (not inl. forehead)    >$125.00 Half Face $100.00 sideburns $60.00 Upper Lip $50.00 Chin $60.00 Upper Lip and chin $80.00 neck >$60.00 Underarms $80.00 Lower arms $150.00 fingers or toes $50.00...