Have you been thinking about trying laser hair removal but aren’t sure where to begin? Many of the patients who rely on Marsha E. Gorens, MD, for personalized hormone replacement therapy and gynecology services also come in for laser hair removal. If you live in or around the Near West Side neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Gorens is a resource you should explore.
Laser hair removal offers the chance to end the cycle of shaving, waxing, plucking, and depilatory creams. Treatments take very little time and deliver lasting results.
The best way to understand laser hair removal is to think about how your hair grows normally. Your body is covered with millions of hair follicles, each of which acts as a tiny channel to the surface of your skin. At the base of each follicle sits a hair root that creates the cells that stack atop one another to form hair strands.
Your hair roots operate in cycles, including an active growth phase, a resting phase, and a shedding phase. So, all of the hair on your scalp and body is not growing at the exact same time; some are deactivated in between phases.
Laser hair removal works by directing carefully controlled beams of light toward your skin. The light is absorbed by the pigment in your hair and creates heat. The heat damages the hair root, preventing normal regrowth. Because your hair grows in cycles, it takes multiple treatments to achieve the best results.
Today’s laser hair removal technology delivers great results with minimal discomfort. Many people who have laser hair removal treatments report a sensation like the snap of a rubber band against the skin. Others don’t notice much sensation at all.
But you’ll only experience sensation in the areas where you have existing hair. That means you’ll notice more sensation during your first visit, and subsequent visits will be even more comfortable.
If you have especially sensitive skin, just let Dr. Gorens know. She can apply a special numbing cream to reduce sensation in the treatment area.
Some of the areas where laser hair removal is effective include:
You can treat multiple areas during the same visit. When you book your visit, just let the administrative staff know which areas you’d like to treat.
At first glance, laser hair removal might seem like an expensive treatment option. But when you consider the long-term expenses, it makes solid financial sense.
All those wax strips, depilatory creams, and trips to the salon aren’t free. Good-quality razors and shaving creams can be really expensive, and those costs really add up over time.
Laser hair removal delivers lasting results in just a few short visits. Once your treatments are done, you’ll enjoy soft, smooth skin for a long time, and you can always come in for periodic touch-up treatments down the road.
If you’re ready to see for yourself why laser hair removal is one of the most popular medical aesthetics treatments available, book your visit today. You can schedule an appointment by phone with Marsha E. Gorens, MD. Online booking is also an option, and is available around the clock.
