The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal has increased in popularity as people have become more weary of short-term ways to get rid of unwanted hair, like shaving, depilatory creams and waxing. Recent statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons estimate that over 700,000 laser hair removal procedures are performed each year in the United States. Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson helps give patients the smooth, hair-free skin they want with laser hair removal treatments at her office in Indianapolis, IN.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Hair grows in cycles from tiny pockets (bulbs or follicles) under the skin. When these follicles are treated with lasers, they are neutralized by the light and heat. Lasers have proven to be a safe and effective way to remove unwanted hair with little to no maintenance required. It is most effective on patients who have darker hairs in contrast to lighter complexions, but modern laser technology has improved results for all patients.

Benefits of Removing Hair with Laser Treatments

Laser hair therapy is effective at removing hair from the face and chin, but can also be used in other areas of the body including the arms, legs, and bikini area. Benefits of laser hair removal include:

• Longer hair-free periods (months or possibly years in some cases).
• Lighter or less hair when or if it does grow back.
• Professional treatment from a board certified dermatologist who knows how to care for sensitive skin.
• Safe for ethnic skin
• No more need to continually purchase hair removal products.

Your First Laser Hair Removal Appointment

Laser hair removal is usually completed in one or more appointments and does not normally require a recovery period. After the application of a numbing solution to the skin, a laser tool is applied to sections of the skin where there is unwanted hair. Laser pulses "zap" away the hair, eliminating each follicle to stop growth. The length of each session will depend on the size of the area treated and will normally range from a few minutes to an hour or more. You may experience some redness of the skin or soreness in the area directly after the appointment, which can be treated with a soothing cream recommended by our board certified dermatologist.

A Longer-Term Solution for Unwanted Hair

Shaving and waxing is a good solution for a few days, but then you’re back to square one. Laser hair removal offers you a longer-term solution to ridding your body of unwanted hair. Call (317) 257-1484, (800) 303-3228 or (765) 675-1410 today to schedule a laser hair removal appointment with Dr. Sonya Campbell Johnson and her team at Dermatology Associates in Indianapolis, IN.