A safe and effective way to see permanent hair reduction over a series of sessions. The laser's gentle beam of light passes through the skin and destroys the hair follicle — leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

Please call us to see if you are a candidate for laser and for a free consultation. Pricing varies by individual.

What is Candela GentleLASE and why is it a safe treatment?

Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures. The GentleLASE, a revolutionary long-pulse high energy alexandrite laser system 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 can disable the follicle leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. The skin is further protected during treatment by a dynamic cooling process where a cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper providing patients increased comfort.

What conditions are treated with the laser?

Traditional hair removal techniques such as shaving, plucking and waxing, provide temporary relief. Until now, the only semi-permanent way to remove hair has been electrolysis — which can be painful, time-consuming and is limited to small cosmetic areas. Scarring, allergic reactions and ingrown hairs are common side effects of all these hair removal methods. The GentleLASE 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 and larger areas can take longer.

Why should I have GentleLASE treatment?

This is a procedure to remove unwanted hair. The best results have been achieved on darker, finer hair but other factors may influence the treatment process, and are generally best evaluated and discussed in person. The GentleLASE process offers safe and effective treatment.

What precautions should be taken before and after treatment?

Avoid the sun 4–6 weeks before and after treatment. You MUST avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment. If you have a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. If you are tan or have a darker skin type, a bleaching cream may be started 4–6 weeks before treatment.

How many treatments will I need?

Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin, hair coloring and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at least 2–3 treatments as the process is only effective on hairs during their growing cycle. Repeated sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the growth phase.