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Laser hair removal..?
I am considering laser hair removal; I've goggled and search to find reviews and ratings on clinics in Toronto but NO LUCK....
Does anybody know any good clinics in Toronto; or any clinics that I should stay away from?
any personal experience in this matter would help; did it work? did it hurt? how many times ? how much?
I have light skin and dark hair; the main reason I'm thinking of doing this is to get rid of IN-GROWN-HAIR on my legs
Cheers
Hi,
As a suggestion, when choosing a laser hair removal provider, we recommend you consider the following factors:
1) The clinic/salon: most reputable providers will offer free consultations in order to best determine your treatment. Choose a place that is clean, up-to-date and is focused on your treatment rather than sales. Since consultations are usually free, visit a number of places as prices, service, and experience can vary significantly.
2) The laser specialist: Not all specialists are created equal. Choose a specialist based on their knowledge, experience and care. Ask a lot of questions to get a feel for your specialist and so that the specialist can better understand your needs. Within a chain clinic, experience can vary wildly (there is often a lot of employee turnover within chains) and even dermatologists may decide to add a laser to their current practice, but lack the specialized knowledge necessary to use the laser to effectively treat your skin. Hair removal is not taught in medical schools; you want someone with specific knowledge on laser hair removal.
3) The laser: Not every laser is effective for every skin type. Alexandrite and diode lasers are effective when the skin is light and the hair is dark. Nd:YAG lasers are best for darker skin types. And make sure the laser is up to date. As with most technology, laser effectiveness has much improved in the last few years. Look for precision cooling of the skin prior to laser application and exact delivery of an effective energy beam deep into the tissue.
Laser hair removal is effective on both men and women. Lasers for hair removal work best on pale skin and dark coarse hair. Generally, the lighter your skin and the darker your hair, the better your results. Best results are usually reached after 6 - 8 treatments with a period of 4-8 weeks in between each session, a permanent reduction of approximately 90-99% of your unwanted hair.
Generally, our clients say that the laser experience is significantly less painful than waxing. They also report that the feel of the laser treatments is akin to a light snap from a rubber band. Any redness or bruising should subside within a few days after treatment. Topical anesthesia may also be an option for laser treatment, further reducing any discomfort.
Normal side effects include itching during treatment and redness or irritation for up to 3 days. More rare side effects are bruising, or temporary pigment change. Rare side effects are usually caused by inexperienced or inattentive technicians or the use of the wrong type of laser on your skin.
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