Waxing and shaving may get the job done, but they lock you into a repetitive cycle. Laser hair removal offers patients a long-term solution for managing unwanted body hair, giving them control over their personal aesthetic. Oculofacial plastic surgeon Dr. Sohrab offers tailored laser hair removal for patients at her practice in Connecticut, including for patients from Stamford, Darien, White Plains, and Westchester County.
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A range of laser hair removal systems exist, each with varied capabilities. Dr. Sohrab has reviewed the top products on the market and selected the Sciton Forever BARE BBL (broadband light) system. This advanced system uses in-motion technology to ensure consistent results with every treatment, ensuring no areas are missed.
The device’s unique interface allows for highly adaptive treatment, with adjustable settings to personalize treatment for a range of skin types and hair follicle sizes. Its sapphire chill chip creates an enhanced cooling effect, improving patient comfort both during and after a session.
Each laser hair removal session is quick and comfortable. Depending on the area treated, a single session could be as brief as 15 minutes. For larger or multiple areas, a session can take up to 1 hour.
The Sciton Forever BARE system is suitable for most skin types. Still, we evaluate each patient’s skin to ensure the treatment is safe for them. While the treatment can provide notable benefits for all hair colors, it works best for darker hair. Darker hair better absorbs the laser energy, allowing for better disabling of the hair follicles.
Laser hair removal requires no downtime and involves no notable recovery period. You may have minor redness or puffiness in the treated area, but this quickly fades. However, some patients may prefer to take a day off from social engagements until it fades (usually within a matter of hours), especially for treatments on visible areas like the lip or face. Otherwise, you can return to your routine right away.
Patients can begin seeing results within a couple of weeks after their treatment. By this point, the treated hair will fall out, and the damaged follicle will not be able to replace it.
Most patients will see outstanding results after 3 to 6 sessions. While you can see improvements after a single visit, hair follicles across the treatment area will be in different growth stages. Having a regimen of treatments ensures that every hair follicle receives a dose of laser energy.
The time between your treatments will depend on the area treated. For example, the follicles on the face have a longer growth cycle than those on the arms.
Many patients can see results that last for years. Eventually, some follicles may repair themselves. When this happens, a quick touch-up treatment can allow you to maintain your results. The duration of your results will depend on your individual hair type.
Dr. Sohrab and her team are ready to help you achieve long-term freedom from body hair. Call us or use our online form to set up your consultation for laser hair removal at our practice in Connecticut. At your consultation, you can learn more about our approach and see our before-and-after photos to see what results you can expect. We encourage patients from Stamford, Darien, White Plains, and Westchester County to contact us today to get started!
