Laser Hair Removal involves selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles with bursts of intense light energy. This damages the hair follicle, reducing unwanted hair.*

Will my hair grow back?

When a hair follicle is damaged, the hair usually does not grow back. However, laser hair removal is not guaranteed to be permanent hair removal. The Medical Clinic NYC offers permanent hair reduction³ and has treated hundreds of successful cases. Reducing unwanted hair in hormonal areas such as your chin or any access facial hairs more require more sessions. The treatment works by the selective targeting of melanin in hair follicles with bursts of intense light energy that helps reduce unwanted hair, by damaging the hair follicle. While this process significantly reduces unwanted hair, it’s possible that a few hair follicles will manage to partially escape the laser during the treatment.

What hair type does Laser Hair Removal work best on?

Laser Hair Removal works best on light skin and dark coarse hair. As long as the hair has pigment (meaning color) the laser will recognize the hair and will remove it.² Laser Hair Removal is not well suited for gray hair, red or white hairs and electrolysis may be a better option for treating those colored hairs. Your hairs grow in 3 different stages, active (antigen), transitional (telegan) and resting (catagen). When the hair is in active (antigen) growth phase there is an appendage attached to the hair follicle that the laser is targeting for destruction. While results may very, typically, after the first few visits most clients begin to notice less hair, as well as hair getting finer, thinner and lighter.³ Clients also notice that the hair we have treated will start to grow back less frequently. Towards the end of the laser hair removal sessions, most client’s hair will not grow back for weeks.*¹

How often do I come in for a Laser Hair Removal treatment?

While every client is different, the amount of treatments predominately depends on the areas treated. Typically, when reducing unwanted hair from the underarms and lower half of the body, such as full legs or Brazilian bikini, clients schedule treatments every 6 to 8 weeks.² For reducing unwanted facial hair, such as hair on the upper lip, chin, and sideburns, most clients schedule a laser hair removal appointment every 4 to 6 weeks. Usually optimal hair reduction is reached within 6 to 8 weeks, and clients may then opt for a touch up session , spaced out every 8-12 weeks apart, to reduce remaining hair. ³²Again, the number of treatments and the space in between each treatment depends on the client as well as other factors. During your free consultation, a laser specialist will discuss what you may expect during your laser hair reduction treatments.*

Will I be out of work?

Many of our clients come in for laser hair removal on their lunch break. Using our advanced laser hair removal technology speeds up the hair reduction procedure. It also minimizes downtime, with most patients returning back to work directly after their appointment.*³ The Medical Clinic NYC also offers laser hair removal during evening and weekend hours.