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4444 Lankershim Blvd #108
North Hollywood, CA 91602
Phone: (818) 752-5654
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You can dramatically reduce your unwanted hair growth in minutes with laser hair removal. There is nothing more frustrating than ingrown hair, and hair growing in places you don’t want. The laser beam safely targets pigment in hair follicles, and prevents them from producing hair in the future. For optimal results we recommend a course of 4 – 6 treatments. This treatment is available for any body part with hair. Please make an appointment for a complementary consultation for further information.

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light — an intense, pulsating beam of light — to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigment, called melanin, in hair. When the light beam hits the hair follicle (where hair growth originates), the intense heat destroys the hair follicle instantly.

Laser hair removal is used for people who want to remove unwanted body hair. Common treatment locations include legs, under-arms, upper lip, chin and bikini line. However, it is possible to treat unwanted hair in almost any area of the body.

Now there is a better solution for unwanted hair...

You may be surprised to learn that just about your entire body is covered with hair. Because most of this hair is fine and pale, it usually isn't visible to the naked eye. In fact, you may be surprised to know that the largest number of hair follicles is actually on your forehead.

But when darker, coarser hair appears in places we don't like or expect-like on the face, neck, abdomen, breasts, arms, or underarms-or prevents us from wearing a high-cut bathing suit, shorts, or even a short skirt, it may be time to consider laser hair removal with the LightSheer'" Diode Laser

Understanding hair removal

In the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair were plucking, shaving, waxing, or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy, and all are only temporary.

For long-term hair removal, electrolysis is popular and effective but can be uncomfortable and slow. Hair by hair, an electric current passes through a needle to destroy the hair root's ability to grow. It typically takes months or more regular visits-even for small areas, like the upper lip.

Now there's a more effective solution, the new LightSheer Diode Laser, a state-of-the-art laser hair removal system specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort, and more reliably than many other methods.

Understanding laser treatment

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. Different types of lasers produce different colors of light.The color of light produced by a particular laser is one of the keys to its effect on hair follicles.

The light emitted by the LightSheer Diode Laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous folli­cles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair's regrowth.

Importantly, LightSheer's special contact-cooling hand­piece is perfect for sensitive skin. It pro­tects and cools the upper layer of the skin before, during, and after each pulse while directing the laser energy to the hair root. The combination of this aggressive skin cooling and other key laser parameters allows safe and effective treatment of all skin colors.

What you can expect

The length of a laser session may be a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area being treated. Because the laser tends to treat hair follicles that are in an active growth phase, more than one treatment may be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter this growth phase.

Laser hair removal treatment itself may cause a slight tingling sensation. Most patients tolerate the procedure well. But because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser hair removal session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of treatment and skin type. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor They may include redness and swelling, which disappear in a short time. Most people return to normal activity right away. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment and what you can expect during your consultation.

The Laser Hair Removal Process

http://www.mayoclinic.com/images/nav/clear.gifhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/images/nav/clear.gifA trained nurse presses a hand-held laser instrument to your skin. A cooling device on the tip is used to protect the skin.

When the nurse activates the laser, the laser light passes through your skin's surface to tiny sacs (hair follicles) where hair growth originates. The intense heat damages the hair follicle, which inhibits hair growth. It takes several treatments to provide an extended hair-free period.

During the Laser Hair Removal Procedure

You wear goggles to prevent accidental exposure of your eyes to laser light. When the laser is activated, you feel a stinging sensation. Oftentimes a topical local anesthetic is applied before the procedure to reduce discomfort. The procedure causes a slight charring of stubble. You may notice a strong odor of singed hair, which is normal.

How long the laser hair removal procedure takes depends on the area of the body involved. A small area such as the upper lip may take several minutes. A larger area such as the back may require several hours.

After the procedure

After laser hair removal, no medications or bandages are necessary. You may notice some redness and swelling for the first few hours. Also, stinging may occur for the first 24 to 48 hours. Some people experience a slight crusting of the skin. If crusting occurs, keep the area moist with petroleum jelly (Vaseline).

After the laser hair removal treatment:

* Avoid exercise and exertion for the first 24 hours. Perspiration from exertion may increase irritation caused by the laser.
* Avoid exposure to the sun for several weeks after treatment. After this period, make certain you apply sunscreen whenever you're in the sun. Avoid tanning booths — the ultraviolet light damages the skin.
* Don't wax or pluck hairs for three weeks before laser hair removaltreatments.
* Don't pick at or manipulate the skin in treated areas.
* Don't rub or scrub the treated area. You may gently wash the area with soap and water.

Laser Hair Removal is "THE" modern way to effectively, permanently remove unwanted hair. With new techniques and ground-breaking research, laser hair removal therapy can be used by nearly everyone - on all parts of the body.

LightSheer by Lumenis
Setting the Standard for Laser Hair Removal

In response to the ever-increasing demand to remove unwanted hair on virtually any body area, the ability to offer superior results to the widest variety of patients is critical. The LightSheer Diode Laser System offers high powers and both short and very long (400 ms) pulses to safely and effectively treat all skin types including tanned skin and the broadest range of hair colors, diameters and depths. The recognized "Gold Standard" for hair removal, the LightSheer family of diode laser systems represents quintessential simplicity in a state-of-the art package.

* The "Gold Standard" for laser hair removal with an unsurpassed library of clinically documented success
* Treats all skin types including tanned skin, most hair colors, depths and diameters
* Patented ChillTip provides continuous contact cooling of the epidermis for maximal patient safety and comfort
* Fast coverage rate with large 9x9 mm or 12x12 mm square spot and up to 2 Hz repetition rate
* No consumables, low cost of ownership
* Proven reliability and outstanding "up time" track record ensures that patient treatments can proceed on schedule.
* Compact and lightweight design allows portability between offices or movement between rooms within the same office.

Multi-Application Capability

In addition to documentation of clinical efficacy with hair removal and permanent hair reduction, the LightSheer is also FDA cleared for the treatment of pseudo folliculitis barbae (PFB), benign pigmented lesions, and leg veins, providing the operator with multi-application capabilities and versatility.

Leg Veins - Approximately 50% to 60% of men and women have unsightly leg veins. While sclerotherapy is still considered the treatment of choice for the removal of superficial leg veins, many vessels may be too small to inject or patients may have an aversion to this invasive procedure. The LightSheer diode laser system can provide an alternative method of treatment that requires no painful injections.

Benign Pigmented Lesions - The LightSheer diode laser system can successfully treat a wide range of cosmetically undesirable benign pigmented lesions.

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB) - PFB, or razor bumps, is a common condition in which the regrowing hair, after shaving, curves back towards and pierces the skin resulting in a pustule or papule. PFB is very prevalent in populations with curly hair, affecting nearly 85% of men of African decent and a growing number of women. The LightSheer's excellent safety profile for all skin types including the darkest skin, makes it a safe, effective and revolutionary alternative for the treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae.

The Innovative Technology of our Laser Hair Removal System

This System offers breakthrough features and distinctive advantages such as:

* The first system to provide permanent hair reduction using state-of-the-art, high-power diode technology
* Rapid, non-invasive treatment that is and entails virtually no patient downtime
* Treatment of all skin types (I-VI), as well as tanned skin and pseudofolliculitis barbae
* Successful treatment of pseudofolliculitis barbae (PFB), leg veins and benign pigmented lesions
* Patented ChillTip handpiece with a 9 or 12 mm square sapphire tip that actively cools before, during and after treatment pulses to minimize patient discomfort and enable the use of higher treatment influences

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