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Laser Hair Removal

Type

Hair Removal

Duration

30 min

Westlake Dermatology's Houston clinic provides medically supervised laser hair removal on the face, body, and sensitive areas using laser platforms calibrated for safe, effective treatment across a range of skin tones. Laser energy is selectively absorbed by melanin in the hair follicle, thermally disabling the follicle's growth structures with minimal effect on surrounding tissue. Multiple sessions are required to target follicles across their natural growth cycle stages. Treatment areas include the upper lip, chin, underarms, bikini and Brazilian zone, legs, back, chest, abdomen, and arms. A physician-led clinical environment ensures appropriate device selection and settings for each patient's Fitzpatrick skin type.

About this treatment

Laser hair removal at Westlake Dermatology West University Houston is administered under physician oversight using the principle of selective photothermolysis — delivering laser energy at wavelengths and pulse durations chosen to maximise absorption by melanin (the chromophore in the hair shaft and follicular bulge and bulb) while protecting the surrounding dermis and epidermis from non-selective thermal injury. The mechanism disrupts the hair follicle's…

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