Laser Hair Removal — GentleLase

EsteticUsti's laser hair removal service uses the Candela GentleLase — an alexandrite laser operating at 755 nm, the wavelength most selectively absorbed by eumelanin (the pigment in dark hair). During each pulse, light energy travels down the hair shaft and is converted to thermal energy at the follicle bulb, causing irreversible damage to the follicle's stem cells without burning the overlying epidermis. The Dual Dynamic Skin Cooling (DSD) system…

Hair grows in three phases: anagen (active growth), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting). The laser only destroys follicles in the anagen phase, which is why a series of 4–6 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart is required to intercept all follicles. Patients should shave the treatment area to 1–3 mm the day before their appointment and avoid plucking or waxing for at least one week prior, as the follicle must contain a hair shaft to absorb the laser…

Treatment areas available include: upper lip, chin, underarms, bikini line, back of hands, forearms, full upper limbs, thighs, calves, full lower limbs, chest, and full back. Post-treatment, mild redness, a warming sensation, and occasionally transient swelling or blistering may occur; ice is applied immediately after each session at the clinic. Active inflammatory skin conditions are a contraindication, and protective eyewear is worn throughout. Patients…