Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that makes use of intense laser beams to remove unwanted hair. This procedure should be ideally performed by a medical professional specializing in advanced skin treatments.

Adrienne E. Stewart, M.D. is a board certified dermatologist who has offered laser hair removal in her office since 1999. The laser tech who works for Dr. Stewart has over 11 years’ experience in laser hair removal.

Patients are more secure when they undergo this procedure at a dermatologist’s office because they are under the direct expert supervision of a medical professional specializing in skin care. Furthermore, a medical facility is likely to be much better equipped to handle such procedures that are sensitive and require high precision.

A laser hair removal procedure is ideal for patients who have darker hair and lighter skin. It is usually necessary to undergo multiple sessions of treatment in order to achieve long-lasting results. It is also recommended that patients undergo periodic maintenance treatments in order to extend the hair-free period as far as possible. Patients with darker skin types may also be treated. Blond or grey hair is not treatable. Patients should avoid the sun during the treatments, and should not have any tan.

The common areas of treatment include the armpits, legs, chin, upper lip, and the bikini line. The back, abdomen, and neck are also treatable areas. The results of the treatment may vary from one patient to another, and the eye area should not be treated.

Palomar Pulsed Light Hair Removal System

Dr. Stewart’s office is equipped with a state of the art Palomar Pulsed Light Hair Removal System that is faster and less painful than conventional laser treatment. This system is the latest upgrade that offers a long-lasting solution for unwanted hair. Under this system, focused pulses of light are aimed at the unwanted hair. It not only helps to loosen and remove the unwanted hair, but also disables the cells that cause hair re-growth. The system is highly efficient and it can treat smaller areas such as the chin and armpits within 15 minutes. The light pulses are skin-safe with the Palomar Starlux System. This advanced technological system works many times faster than the traditional laser systems.

Treatments can be applied to any area except the eyes. After the hair removal process you can expect some minor swelling around the hair follicles, similar to a sunburn. This may last from 2 to 24 hours. Hair reduction typically requires more than one treatment because all of the patient’s hair is not in active growth phase. Usually, several treatments are necessary to remove all unwanted hair.