In Texas, any time of year is a good time to head to the beach or lay out by the pool.
But what about those unsightly hairs that beach and swimwear reveal?
Thankfully today we have laser hair removal, a safe and affordable option to never have to worry about preparing your skin for an outfit that might reveal unwanted hair.
The Past
Shaving is the most common option. But depilation, or the removal of hair just above the surface of the skin, is only temporary and requires continuous maintenance. With the rise of modern chemistry, chemical depilatories like Nair became available. But again this product’s results are only temporary — in addition to being messy, smelly, and irritating to the skin.
For the removal of hair, in the past all that was available, was the tedious, time-consuming, and painful procedure of electrolysis. It required the removal of hair one follicle at a time. As a consequence, the epilation (or removal of an entire hair) of even a tiny area of skin required years of treatments.
Now
Here at the office of Dr. Vitenas, we use the latest laser hair removal devices. We can treat practically any area where hair grows in around 30 minutes. The typical course of treatment requires around six to eight treatments because hair follicles grow in cycles and as such not all your hair is growing at the same time — though you will usually see results within the first week or two. Our office will schedule your appointment intervals at the optimal time a few weeks apart so that each session successfully removes the most hair.
No anesthesia is required but for your comfort, a topical anesthetic may be applied before treatment. The laser device also has a cooling tip to soothe the skin and increase comfort. Patients have described the brief sensation as similar to a rubber band snapping lightly against the skin, or a small pinprick. You can immediately return to work or your regular activities, as there is no downtime with the procedure. The only suggestion is to avoid exposure to the sun and UV rays for 24 hours.
For more information about our laser hair removal service, check out our website and our before and after gallery.
Contact a Mirror Mirror at (281) 810-9083 to make an appointment. Our office is conveniently located in the heart of Houston. If you are not a local, we can schedule an online consultation. We can also assist with travel and financing arrangements.