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When darker, coarser
hair appears in places which may make
you uncomfortable – like on the face,
neck, abdomen, breasts, legs or underarms
in women or on the shoulders, chest
and back in men, and you live in Sudbury
Ontario, it may be time to consider
hair removal with the LightSheer diode
laser. |
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| The LightSheer System |
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The LightSheer system
was designed from the ground up for
effective hair removal, providing unsurpassed
safety and efficacy, and reliability.
In rigorous scientific trials as well
as extensive clinical practice, LightSheer
system has emerged as the gold standard
in laser hair removal. The FDA cleared
the device for treatments in December
1997. The FDA then granted it’s claim
for permanent hair reduction in April
1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000
person study a better than 50% permanent
hair loss after only 3 treatments. |
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| How
does the Laser work? |
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The laser targets the melanin, the pigment located in the hair bulb and shaft. The laser light energy causes thermal damage to the follicle. The damage causes delayed re-growth and permanent destruction of the hairs in anagen or growth phase. |
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| Is
Laser Hair Removal Safe? |
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Yes. A laser is
an intense source of light that produces
heat. It’s target is
melanin in the hair shaft. The wavelength of the LightSheer is attracted mostly to
the melanin. The light is pulsed for a fraction of a second and the heat is then
pulsed into the hair’s melanin. The patented chill tip runs at
4C and protects the epidermis (the outer portion of the skin). |
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| When
Laser Hair Removal cannot be done: |
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If you are pregnant |
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If you are on a medication called Accutane |
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If you make keloids |
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If you have recently waxed, tweezed or had electrolysis within the |
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last 4 weeks |
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Used with caution if you suffer from cold sores or genital herpes |
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Some temporary methods of hair removal |
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| Does the treatment hurt? |
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No treatment to remove unwanted hair
is completely painless. LightSheer
has the patented chill tip and compression
of the skin which reduces the discomfort.
The darker the hair the more the client
may feel the pulse of the laser. Clients
that have previously waxed or had electrolysis
usually find the treatments more tolerable.
Most people describe the sensation
as tingling or slight stinging. The
first treatment is usually the most
uncomfortable. |
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| How many treatments will I need? |
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Hair grows in continuous
cycles. The anagen or growth phase
of hair contains the largest amounts
of melanin and this phase is the laser’s
target. From scientific studies we understand
that any area contains a maximum of
20-30% anagen hairs at one time. So,
these anagen hairs are affected each
treatment. Most clients will require
a minimum of three treatments of up
to six sessions. Repeated sessions are
necessary. Finer hair and dark skin clients
may require 6-8 treatments. If you suffer
from a hormone imbalance your treatments
may be ongoing. To have effective treatments
it is imperative that they be sequenced.
Every client’s expectations of hair
loss are different. Some may be happy
with 50-60% loss and may want to discontinue
and others will want to continue until
they reach their maximum loss of 70-95%.
No one will ever be 100% hair free. |
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| What can I expect during the treatment? |
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The area will be cleaned.
A touch up shave will be done if there
is still hair visible. You will be asked
to sign a consent. Photos will be taken.
Gel is applied to the skin and the laser
is compressed into the skin and the treatment
begins. You will notice a distinguishable
aroma of lasered hair. This is a good
sign and the smell will not hurt you.
The skin will be cleaned frequently.
A gel or cloths will be applied after
your skin treatment. |
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| Is
there a guarantee that Laser hair removal
will work? |
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Laser hair reduction works
90% of the time in most individuals.
Unfortunately 10% of people may not respond
at all. This can not be determined until
after 2 treatments have been completed. |
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