Laser Hair Removal in Delray Beach

If you want to reduce the amount of hair on your body or face, we highly recommend laser hair removal treatments. Our Candela GentleMax Pro laser can be your solution to the annoying problem of unwanted hair.

The Candela GentleMax Pro works on all skin types and most hair colors with some minor exceptions. Laser hair removal works by targeting the pigment in your hair to destroy hair at the root. Laser hair removal will not work on gray hair and some red hair.

If you have questions about whether or not you are eligible for laser hair removal in Delray Beach, get in touch with us. We can answer any inquiries you have and even get you set up with an appointment if we believe you are a good candidate.

Not much needs to be done before your visit, but we do have a few recommendations. Following these steps can make your hair removal go smoothly:

• For at least 2 weeks, avoid UV exposure. This includes sunbathing and tanning beds.
  24 to 48 hours before your appointment, shave your treatment area so the device can target your follicles.
• Arrive with bare skin without lotions, skincare products, or other chemicals.
• Let your provider know which medications you are currently taking or recently finished. We may ask that you stop certain prescriptions during treatment.
• Once your session is over, you will not need to take any downtime. However, there are a few things you can do to speed up your results:
• Continue avoiding UV light. Wear sun protection when going outside.
• Avoid medications and products that increase photosensitivity.
• Do not do anything abrasive to your skin like exfoliating or shaving, as this can cause irritation.
• If needed, aloe vera can soothe sensitivity.

No two patients are the same and results vary based on the number of treatments you need. Darker, thicker hair tends to take longer to treat, but in the end, total removal is achievable just like in more moderate cases.

It is possible that your hair will grow back, but likely lighter and finer than before. The device goes all the way down to the root of each hair, removing the plug entirely. This creates shrinkage in the follicle itself, making it harder for hair to grow back at the same thickness.

Factors like your unique growth cycle and the density of your hair can contribute to how quickly your hair will return. In some cases, patients need a yearly touch-up, but you will not need to do much beyond that to keep that unwanted hair at bay.

Many patients worry that the laser is painful when they first arrive. Rest assured, our laser treatments are safe for all skin types and tones. Thanks to the advancements of the Candela line of laser hair removal devices, there is no risk of burning regardless of your unique skin profile.

During your appointment, your provider will prepare your skin before using the handheld laser. The applicator will beam the focused light at your hair follicles, creating what most refer to as a “rubber band snapping” sensation. This minimal discomfort is the only thing you will feel. Plus, with no downtime required, you do not have to worry about a long, uncomfortable period of recovery after your laser hair removal in Delray Beach.

We use a Candela GentlaMax Pro which includes both ndYag and Akexandrite wavelengths to safely treat hair removal on all skin tones.