Laser hair removal is simpler and less painful than ever thanks to products like the GentleMAX machine from Candela. Many patients at one time associated laser hair removal with pain and a fear that some skin types don't respond well to the laser or may even suffer burns.
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The GentleMAX laser has integrated a cooling sensation so that when the laser pulses, pain is minimized without using any topical numbing creams. The device is convenient for for the physician as well with interchangeable parts so that the single base station can perform multiple functions. Featured on The Doctors, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian performs the procedure on Tamara who is embarrassed about her dark back hair.
Many of the popular devices used for laser hair removal have now adopted the use of cooling sensations or suction to trick the mind into processing the cooling or the suction rather than the heat from the laser. The lasers have also advanced to the point that they can treat many different skin types. The hair must be dark enough and contain the proper amount of pigment that it can respond to the light so very light hair can still not be treated with laser hair removal.
As hair grows in cycles, multiple treatments are needed in order to treat it all, so expect to make several return visits. Following the procedure, you will typically be advised to avoid the sun. There is still time to be hair free this summer, so find your laser hair removal provider to begin your journey to permanent hair reduction.
