Laser Hair Removal in Pensacola, FL
Say Goodbye to Unwanted Hair
There aren’t many aesthetic tasks as painful, time-consuming, and frustrating as shaving, waxing, or plucking body hair. You shave once, only to catch a chill, and your skin feels prickly and rough. Waxing gives you more time, but it’s messy, time-consuming, and expensive with appointments every 2 to 4 weeks for upkeep—and who really wants to endure that much pain and discomfort multiple times a month?
If you’re interested in an effective alternative hair removal routine, Sandy Key Medical offers laser hair removal sessions to eliminate unwanted hair. Our professional and knowledgeable Nurse Practitioners, including Krystal Overly and Tiffany McGinnis, offer state-of-the-art hair removal services to eliminate hair quickly and efficiently.
Interested in learning about our laser hair removal services in Pensacola, FL? Contact us today by calling (850) 602-0828 to schedule your consultation. We are located in Pensacola, FL, and serve clients throughout the area, including Perdido Key, FL, and Orange Beach, AL.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Permanently Remove Hair?
During laser hair removal sessions, the Diolaze laser device emits a concentrated beam of light that is drawn to the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle and shaft. The melanin absorbs the laser’s radiation, producing heat, which damages the hair’s supporting structure, causing it to become more fragile and eventually destroying the hair shaft and bulb. As a result, the affected follicle eventually stops growing new hair, leaving the area soft, smooth, and hair-free.
Where Can Laser Hair Removal Be Used on the Body?
At Sandy Key Medical, our laser treatments can target hair practically anywhere on the body. Areas commonly treated include:
- Face, including upper lip, eyebrows, chin
- Neck
- Arms
- Under arms
- Legs
- Bikini
- Chest
- Back
How Long Does a Hair Removal Session Take?
The length of your hair removal process will greatly depend on your individual hair quality and the amount of hair you want to remove. A typical hair removal process can take anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. Your treatment time may be longer if the treated area is larger, such as the legs, back, or torso, when compared to smaller areas, like the face.
Additionally, no recovery time is necessary after a laser hair removal treatment, making treatments easy to fit in during a lunch break or right before a major event.
What to Expect from a Laser Hair Removal Session in Perdido Key, FL?
Preparation
Before arriving at our clinic, we ask that patients shave the areas they intend to have treated. Shaving cuts the hair down to the skin’s surface, allowing the light from the laser device to penetrate deeper into the skin more quickly and effectively. Do not wax or tweeze any hair in the treatment areas for at least two weeks before your first hair removal appointment as the hair needs to be a specific part of the growth cycle for adequate laser treatment.
Additionally, do not apply any creams, emollients, or lotions to the skin before your appointment, as this may reduce the effectiveness of the laser treatment.
Treatment
During the treatment, your Sandy Key Medical nurse practitioner will guide the handheld Diolaze device against the skin. The light passes through the skin, targeting the hair follicles and damaging them with intense heat. You’ll lightly experience the sensation of a warm pinprick or a rubber band snapping against the skin. While the treatment is tolerable for most individuals if you have any anxiety or sensitive skin, a numbing cream can be applied to help keep you comfortable for the duration of your treatment.
Recovery
After your treatment, you may experience slight burning, redness, and inflammation in the treated area that should only last a few hours. Ice may relieve discomfort, and your technician may also provide anti-inflammatory creams or lotions to help soothe the area.
How Long Will It Take to See Your Laser Hair Removal Results?
When you see your laser hair removal results will depend on your hair’s natural coarseness, color, and growth cycle. However, most people see visible results after the first few weeks of their initial appointment.
As every hair follicle on your body can be in different stages of growth, permanent hair removal usually requires six to eight sessions scheduled four to six weeks apart. During your consultation with a Sandy Key Medical nurse practitioner and laser hair removal specialist, they will examine the area or areas you would like to treat and develop a treatment plan tailored to your goals and expectations.
Encourage To Enhance
By working closely with you, we ensure that every step of your skincare journey is customized to meet your individual desires, leaving you with healthy, radiant skin and a renewed sense of confidence.
Schedule Your Laser Hair Removal Consultation at Sandy Key Medical Today!
If you’re looking to throw away your razors, stop wasting time and money on painful waxing sessions, and achieve smooth, stubble-free skin, then laser hair removal is your treatment! Our clients at Sandy Key Medical are always impressed by the ease and effectiveness of our Diolaze laser hair removal system. Based in Pensacola, FL, and serving our neighboring cities of Perdido and Orange Beach, FL, Sandy Key Medical is the best place for your laser hair removal treatments. Our professional, knowledgeable, and experienced staff promise a comfortable, quick, and effective laser hair removal experience.
To learn about laser hair removal and how patients can receive smooth, hairless, touchable skin, call Sandy Key Medical today at (850) 602-0828 to request your consultation.
Pensacola, FL | Laser Hair Removal FAQs
Do you want to learn more about Laser Hair Removal at Sandy Key Medical? Read our FAQs and complete our online form to meet the team today.
Most patients report that their laser hair removal sessions are tolerable or painless. However, it all depends on your individual pain threshold. Most patients report feeling like a rubber band snapping against the skin. If you are anxious or overly sensitive to pain, we can also accommodate you with numbing cream to help make the entire experience more comfortable.
Yes! The FDA officially approved laser hair removal treatments in 1997. However, it’s important to mention that laser hair removal is safest and most effective when performed by licensed professionals.
The power behind laser hair removal lies in the use of laser light pulses. These pulses emit light energy into the skin, destroying the root and follicle of hair. Once the root and follicle are destroyed, hair can no longer grow in this region. For the process to work properly, the hair must be treated during an active growth phase. However, individual hairs grow at different rates. Therefore, several sessions may be required to treat every hair thoroughly in the growth phase and produce the best possible results.
The cost of your laser hair removal session will vary depending on the area of the body you want to treat and the number of sessions required to achieve your goals. The larger the area, the more time it will take to treat. During your consultation and after a thorough evaluation of the treatment areas, your Sandy Key Medical professional will provide an estimate of your total laser hair removal cost.
Some people see the permanent removal of their body and facial hair while others may need maintenance treatments every six to twelve months to sustain their results. The effectiveness of your laser hair removal treatment will vary depending on your hair and skin type. Proper preparation, aftercare, and consistency of treatment can also affect how long your results will last.