Bella Medical Spa - Laser Hair Removal

Finney, Natalie - Bella Medical Spa
(931) 245-0500

400 franklin st, Clarksville, TN

Laser Hair Removal has always been the most popular treatment that Bella offers. Who wouldnâ€™t enjoy not having to shave before hitting the pool, or eliminating those annoying chin hairs that seem to grow over night? Many people choose laser hair removal to eliminate painful razor burn and ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal can be done in any area that grows unwanted hair. The most common areas requested are face, legs, back, underarms, and bikini line.

What is a laser and how does it work? A laser is a device that produces light of a single color or wavelength. The lasers used in dermatology produce pulses of high-energy light that is absorbed by the desired target. In the case of hair removal, the target is the melanin pigment contained within the hair shaft. Therefore, dark hair responds best to laser hair removal treatments. Someone with gray, red, or blonde hair may not be a good candidate for the treatment.

How many treatments you ask? For most people a series of 7-8 treatments at 4-6 week intervals, depending on your hair growth cycles, is suggested to see desired results. However, many patients are happy with their results after only 4 treatments. After your first treatment, there will be a significant reduction in the amount and thickness of hair. Once an area has gone through a series of treatments, maintenance treatments yearly or even longer are suggested to keep hair completely gone.

Does it hurt? My answer is yes and no. Discomfort with laser hair removal varies from person to person. Most people find the treatment virtually pain free but some find it a little uncomfortable depending on what area is treated. At Bella, we use FDA approved Candela lasers. Candela lasers have a patented coolant system built right into the hand piece that delivers a cool burst onto the skin before each pulse of the laser. This maximizes the comfort level of each treatment.

Side effects with laser hair removal are minimum. You may experience some redness or swelling around the hair follicle for about a day. Sunscreen and make-up can be applied to the treated area as soon as the treatment is completed. Tanning beds and direct sun exposure should be avoided at least three days pre and post treatment to avoid any chances of hyper- or hypo- pigmentation.

Laser hair removal is a safe, effective, comfortable, and a quick way of eliminating unwanted hair, and ridding you from the aggravations of daily shaving. Itâ€™s time to switch from razor to laser!

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