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Laser Hair Removal in Toronto

If you're like most women, underarm hair is something you want to eliminate. Using a razor or hot wax will get you so-so results because you'll go through a whole lot of trouble only to see the hair grow back. Laser hair removal is a more effective way to get rid of your unwanted and unsightly underarm hair.

Get rid of unwanted hair permanently. Laser hair removal allows you to show off smooth hair-free skin without worrying about stubble or ingrowns.

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses focused light energy to target the pigment inside hair follicles, heating and disabling them so they can no longer produce hair. The surrounding skin remains unharmed during the process. Most areas of the body require three to six treatment sessions to achieve lasting results, since the laser is most effective on hair in its active growth phase. The Cutera CoolGlide system used at Cosmedical Rejuvenation Clinic features a longer wavelength Nd:YAG laser with built-in cooling, making it safe and effective for all skin types, from light to dark. Sessions are quick, with smaller areas like the upper lip taking just minutes and larger areas like the legs or back completed within an hour. Treatments are overseen by Dr. Atul Kesarwani, a board-certified plastic surgeon (FRCS(C)) with over 35 years of experience. A consultation can help you create a treatment plan tailored to your skin type and hair removal goals.

Cutera CoolGlide is designed to be the most outstanding laser reduction system on the market for all skin types, from light to dark. In fact, it even works on tanned patients!

Its unique design, longer wavelength, and innovative cooling allow extremely effective, safe and permanent results even for the most stubborn of unwanted hair.

Most areas require 3-6 sessions depending on factors such as hair thickness, the area treated, and your hair's growth cycle.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

The way that laser hair removal works is by shooting a light into the hair at a specific wavelength, so the light is absorbed by the pigment within the hair follicle. This light at this wavelength is converted to heat energy and has the ability to destroy the follicle so it can no longer produce hair. It does this without damaging the skin surrounding the follicle, so hair growth is stopped but the skin is unharmed.

Today's lasers also work on all different skin types and they are more comfortable than lasers of the past. You also never have to let those embarrassing hairs grow out a little bit before you can get rid of them, like with some of the other methods.

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How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Take?

The appeal of using lasers for hair removal over other options starts with how long laser hair removal lasts. It provides permanent results in all those areas you find so annoying to shave, pluck, sugar or wax. This includes the face, legs, arms, underarms, back, chest and bikini area.

Depending on how much hair you have to remove, where it is and how dark it is, the time it takes for laser hair removal may vary. In most cases, 3 to 6 sessions are required to declare an area completely “hair free.” There is an interval of between 4 to 6 weeks between treatments depending on the length of the hair growth cyce of the area being treated. The treatments may last for as little as 10 minutes, or up to an hour and a half, depending on the size of the area. Naturally, the back or your legs will take a lot longer than your upper lip or underarms.

The only way to know for certain exactly how long it will take is to make an appointment and come in for a consultation. When you're here, you will learn even more about the procedure and see before and after photos of the kind of results you're after.

Laser Hair Removal Care

Consistent laser hair removal can result in flawless, smooth skin. Aftercare can play an important role in getting the results you want! During laser hair removal, a laser is aimed at the hair follicles to slow down or prevent future hair growth. This is a non-invasive procedure, and any discomfort can vary depending on your tolerance. With that being said, it will just feel like an elastic band snap so the pain isn't something to worry about too much!

How To Prepare For Laser Hair Removal

Before your laser hair removal, you should shave the area (unlike most hair-removal techniques, laser hair removal doesn't require any hair to be visible). If there is hair remaining, it may be signaled by the laser so it is best to remove any traces pre-treatment. Do not, however, wax, pluck, or use hair removal cream as this will make the treatment less effective. Shave only! You should also avoid direct sunlight, or any artificial tanning procedures. Going into your appointment, make sure you're not wearing any cosmetics, deodorant, or skin cream on the area and dress in loose-fitting, comfortable clothes.

It's important to follow these tips, as well as any additional instructions from your laser technician, after your treatment, in order to get the results you'd like!

Do Not Pluck or Wax: If there are any remaining hairs in the treated area, resist removing them. This could actually stimulate regrowth. Leave them alone, and allow the treatment to do its work.

Avoid Hot Water: No hot showers or baths for at least 48 hours after treatment!

Exfoliate: Once all redness and sensitivity has subsided, exfoliate the treated area. Note that this could take up to two weeks.

Avoid Sunlight: Keep the treated area out of direct sunlight for at least two to four weeks following treatment.

Careful with Cosmetics: If you have had your underarms treated, you need to avoid deodorant for at least three days after treatment. For facial treatments, you may use mineral makeup after 48 hours, but any other cosmetics shouldn't be used until the skin is fully healed.

No Scratching: Don't itch the treated area, as this can result in scarring.

Avoid Exercise: Excessive exercise or sweating can cause irritation and should be avoided for 24-48 hours post-treatment.

These aftercare tips are all absolutely essential to giving you the results you want from your laser hair removal treatment! It's important to be as gentle as possible with any area that has undergone the treatment. If you have any itching, redness, or discolouration, you can apply vitamin E to the area to encourage healing.

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Why choose Cosmedical Rejvuenation Clinic

We take an honest approach to resolving your aesthetic issues, maintaining full transparency about the procedures, risks, and potential results. This ensures that you are aware and completely comfortable with your treatment plan. Based on decades of experience in non-surgical aesthetic medicine, we will assess your issues and provide a solution that will fully resolve them. Our unwavering commitment to achieving the beautiful, natural looking results you want will be appreciated.

Your safety and comfort are given utmost priority. We adhere strictly to medical standards and precautionary procedures, providing a safe and comfortable environment for your treatments.

We are conveniently located at Yonge and York Mills, on the second floor above the York Mills subway station and across from the GO station. There is plenty of parking on site.

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