How Long Do Results from Laser Hair Removal Last?
By Atul Bembi | Published on May 27, 2011 | 0 Comments
Unwanted body or facial hair affects almost everyone. And the vast majority of men and women in the US spend significant amounts of time and money each year shaving, waxing, plucking or using depilatories to address the problem. According to Atul Bembi, DO, of West Point Medical Center, a provider of laser hair removal in Fontana, CA, laser hair removal can be an effective, economical way to reduce unwanted hair anywhere on the body.
Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
The most obvious benefit of laser hair removal is cosmetic. Unlike waxing, tweezing or shaving, laser hair removal leaves behind no unsightly stubble or “shadows,” and can be used virtually anywhere on the body without cuts, irritation, bumps or razor burn.
But there are other, less obvious reasons to consider laser hair removal. If you tend to experience ingrown hairs, laser hair removal can keep the problem from recurring and prevent scarring. If you’ve begun to experience changes in pigmentation as a result of repeated waxing, laser hair removal can prevent it from worsening.
Fontana, CA laser hair removal can also save you money over time. While the up-front cost of laser hair removal is more than, say, a waxing appointment, when you consider the long-term savings in waxing, depilatories and shaving supplies, laser hair removal is actually quite economical.
How Long Will It Last?
According to Dr. Bembi, you can expect to achieve about a 90 percent reduction in unwanted hair after your series of hair removal treatments. “While the results are very good,” he explains, “there’s no such thing as permanent hair removal – the body continues to regrow hair. But any new hairs are much finer, less coarse and less visible then the hair that was treated.”
Because hair grows in cycles, several treatments are required, spaced several weeks apart. Once the treatment cycle is complete, results are “permanent” in that the treated hairs don’t grow back, but Dr. Bembi says that follow-up treatments (about once a year) may be necessary to maintain your results.
Why Choose West Point Medical Center?
Patients at West Point Medical Center receive personalized, attentive care from Dr. Bembi and his staff. For laser hair removal, Dr. Bembi utilizes a state-of-the-art cool-touch laser manufactured by Sciton, which dramatically reduces procedure-related discomfort. “There is virtually no pain associated with hair removal using the Sciton laser,” he says.
Dr. Bembi provides on-site medical supervision at all times, and his expert team ensures that each patient’s experience is a pleasant one. At West Point Medical Center, you can expect to be treated with the utmost professionalism and receive exactly the treatments you need to look and feel your best.
*Disclaimer: The information on this website is not intended to substitute for the medical expertise and advice of your healthcare provider. We encourage you to discuss any decisions about treatment or care with an appropriate healthcare provider.