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So you want to remove body hair from your, bikini line, face, legs, back, arms or underarms?

Before you decide to shave, pluck, wax, or undergo electrolysis, consider this: the only permanently effective method  – the best method – is laser hair removal.  Lasers send a low-energy beam through the skin and the melanin present in the shaft of the hair follicles absorbs the laser beam. Initial hair reduction is seen immediately after treatment, but to get permanent results, a series of repeated treatments is necessary.

There are different types of lasers that can be used to remove unwanted hair.  The first lasers approved for hair reduction by FDA were the ruby, alexandrite and diode lasers. But these could only be used on select individuals – not those with tans or ethnic skin.

The newest lasers have longer wavelengths and the ability to treat darker skin types, including African-American skin, Asian skin, and those with a tan.  What people really appreciate is the convenience; immediately following your hair removal treatment you can return to work, school or any of your regular activities.

It’s a great time to learn more about laser hair removal at Dr. Stacy Cosmetic – see our laser hair removal web page for specials and more information.