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Imagine
having
smooth,
hair
free
skin
without
shaving,
waxing,
plucking,
or
bleaching
your
unwanted
hair.
Using
the
latest
Candela
laser
technology
known
as the
GentleLase
lasing
process,
we now
offer
safe,
fast,
effective
treatments
for
both
men
and
women.
Unlike
other
treatments,
the
GentleLase
process
is
easy—requiring
no
creams
or
gels,
no
pre-treatment
waxing,
and no
needles.
In
fact,
laser
hair
removal
is a
medical
breakthrough.
Treatments
are
comfortable,
treating
hair
follicles
in a
fraction
of the
time
of
other
methods,
using
only
the
gentle
power
of
laser
light.
What
is the
Candela
GentleLase
laser
and
why is
it a
safe
treatment?
Lasers
have
been
used
for
many
years
for a
variety
of
medical
cosmetic
procedures
including
treatment
of
facial
and
leg
veins,
age
spots
and
rejuvenating
the
skin
on the
face.
The
GentleLase
System,
a
revolutionary
long-pulse
high
energy
alexandrite
laser
emits
a
gentle
beam
of
light
that
passes
through
the
skin
to the
hair
follicle
where
it is
absorbed.
The
laser
energy
is
transformed
into
heat,
which
destroys
the
hair
follicle
leaving
the
surrounding
skin
unaffected.
The
skin
is
further
protected
during
treatment
by a
Dynamic
Cooling
Devicetmwhere
cryogen
is
sprayed
onto
the
skin
cooling
the
upper
layers
and
providing
patients
with
increased
comfort.
The
GentleLase
selectivity
helps
to
protect
the
skin,
while
effectively
treating
the
unwanted
hair.
Traditional
hair
removal
techniques,
such
as
shaving,
plucking,
waxing
and
depilatory
creams
provide
only
temporary
relief.
Until
now,
the
only
recognized
way to
remove
hair
permanently
has
been
by
electrolysis
-
which
can be
tedious,
time-consuming
and
uncomfortable.
The
GentleLase
System
safely
removes
unwanted
body
hair
without
damaging
the
delicate
pores
and
structures
of the
skin.
Facial
and
bikini
areas
are
usually
completed
in
under
ten
minutes;
legs,
backs
and
larger
areas
can
take
longer.
 What
does
the
treatment
include?
Depending
on the
amount
of
hair
treated,
the
procedure
varies
from
patient
to
patient.
Generally,
the
treatment
will
include:
::
Wearing
safety
eyewear
to
protect
the
practitioner
and
patient's
eyes
from
the
laser
light
during
the
procedure.
::
A
small
hand
piece
will
be
used
that
touches
the
skin
to
deliver
the
laser
light.
A
light
spray
of
coolant
onto
the
skin
will
be
felt
just
before
each
laser
pulse.
Most
patients
experience
little
discomfort
at
the
treatment
site
because
of
the
dynamic
cooling
device.
::
The
degree
of
discomfort
varies
with
each
person,
depending
on
his/her
pain
threshold.
Topical
anesthesia
may
also
be
requested
based
on
individual
preferences
or
tolerances.
What
precautions
should
be
taken
before
and
after
treatment?
Avoid
the
sun
4-6
weeks
before
and
after
treatment
or
until
your
practitioner
allows
it.
You
must
avoid
electrolysis,
plucking
or
waxing
hair
for 6
weeks
prior
to
treatment.
If you
have
had a
history
of
peri-oral
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.
How
many
treatments
will I
need?
Hair
grows
in
cycles.
The
number
of
treatments
required
depends
upon
your
skin
color
and
coarseness
of the
hair.
Laser
hair
removal
requires
multiple
treatments.
Although
one
laser
session
can
produce
long-term
hair
removal,
as a
rule
multiple
treatment
sessions
are
necessary
to
obtain
optimal
results.
In
large
part
this
is due
to the
fact
that
laser
hair
removal
is
most
effective
for
hair
which
is in
the
anagen
phase.
Anagen
is the
growth
phase
of
hair.
Since
hair
grows
in
cycles,
not
all of
the
hairs
are in
anagen
at any
given
time.
Additional
sessions
are
necessary
to
catch
all of
the
hairs
when
they
are in
anagen.
What
will I
look
for
after
treatment?
Within
several
minutes
of the
treatment,
the
treated
area
will
be
come
slightly
red
and
puffy.
This
reaction
subsides,
and
within
a few
hours
the
area
returns
to
normal.
Since
the
laser
does
not
burn
or cut
the
skin
in any
way,
no
bandages
are
necessary,
and
you
can
return
to
your
normal
activities
immediately.
Recommended
post-operative
care
includes:
::
avoiding
sun
exposure
or
tanning
::
applying
ice
for
discomfort
::
applying
topical
antibiotic
cream
or
ointment.
Are
there
any
side
effects?
Patients
will
experience
some
discoloration
or
reddening
of the
skin
around
the
treatment
site.
Some
patients
may
experience
hypo-
(reduced
pigment)
or
hyperpigmentation
(increased
pigment)
response
or
increase
of
pigment
color.
The
skin
will
typically
return
to
normal
pigmentation
over
time.
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