Until now, shaving, tweezing, depilatory creams, waxing, and electrolysis
were the only forms of hair removal. The new GentleLase System, a revolutionary
long-pulse high energy alexandrite laser, makes permanent hair reduction quick and
less painful.
During the procedure, the patient and practitioner will wear protective
eyewear to shield their eyes from the laser light. Facial and bikini areas
can usually be completed in under ten minutes, while other
areas may take up to an hour. We recommend 4-6 treatments, but additional
treatments may be necessary depending upon your skin color, hair color,
and the coarseness of your hair.

If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral
therapy may be prescribed. If you have a dark skin type, a bleaching cream
may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results. Prior to
and after the treatment, you should avoid the sun for 4-6 weeks. You must
also avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to
the treatment. A test area will be done prior to the treatment. You may
go ahead with the treatment the same day, or
you may wait up to two weeks later.
The treated area may become pink or red within 30 minutes of the procedure;
it could last for a few hours up to several days. It is relieved with
ice or cooling gels.