Glenoaks Laser Center Hair Removal System FAQ's

1. How does laser hair removal work?
Laser hair removal is a faster, gentler way to remove unwanted hair, with great results. It applies precisely controlled pulses of energy (electrical and light, with cooling), reaching into the hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The energy heats the hair, right down to the bottom of the root, destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin.

2. What does it feel like?
Each pulse, which lasts less than a second, produces a slight tingling feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, it may feel like a quick, light pinch.

3. Is it suitable for everyone?
At Glenoaks Laser Center we customize the treatment to exactly match your hair and skin color and type. As long as there is some color in your hair (even blond hair has enough color), then the laser will be effective.

4. What about side effects?
The energies used by Glenoaks Laser Center (electrical and light) are both commonly used in a range of medical and cosmetic procedures that have proven to be safe. Most people experience no side effects at all, though few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin. You can return to your regular activities immediately after treatment, although it is advisable to keep the skin protected from exposure to direct sunlight for a short period of time.

5. How many treatments will I need?
Our technology destroys hairs that are in the active growth phase, so repeat treatments will be needed to target hair that was not affected at the time of previous treatments. You will need 5 to 8 treatments to get the optimum results.

6. What results can I expect?
At the end of the treatment program you can expect your skin to remain smooth.