FACIAL LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Due to the stages of individual hair growth it generally takes 6 to 9 sessions to attain your desired results. Everyone is different and a personalized treatment package will be outlined in your consultation with our hair removal experts. Call to request a consultation today at our boutique laser spa in Manhattan

For women, the most common areas of treatment are the upper lip, sideburns, chin and neck. A personalized treatment approach will be determined for each customer so that you are getting exactly what you need.

For men, the neck, neckline and beard are the most common areas of treatment. Again, we will work with you to create a personalized treatment plan to cover your specific needs.

Unwanted hair on the face and neck can be extremely uncomfortable, but that’s only the beginning of the potential problems. The skin in these areas is especially sensitive and all of the constant plucking, threading and waxing to remove hair can have a detrimental effect on skin health. Unlike other methods, facial laser hair removal can have many benefits for both your skin and your self image: 

·       Reduce ingrown hairs – coarse hairs around the upper lip and chin are much more prone to becoming ingrown than hair in any other area of your body and this can lead to painful bumps, scarring or even infection. Facial laser hair removal prevents hairs from becoming ingrown.

·       Gentle and effective – using gentle pulses of light to target and destroy hair follicles, laser hair removal leaves you with soft, smooth skin without the irritation often caused by shaving.

·       Long lasting – while shaving and waxing only provide temporary relief, the results of laser hair removal can last for weeks or even months and the hair that grows back will be lighter and finer.

·       Improves the application of makeup – after several laser hair removal sessions, pores will narrow, leaving skin feeling smoother and less irritated. This will make it easier to apply makeup evenly for a better overall look.

·       Especially effective on dark, coarse hair – most often, unwanted hair that appears on the face and neck area is dark and coarse and this is the easiest hair for laser treatment to focus on. The laser can easily target and destroy darker hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin.

·       Improves skin health – laser hair removal is quick and gentle and provides long lasting results so you won’t need to pluck, poke, shave or wax regularly. This will reduce skin irritation and leave you with much softer, smoother and healthier skin.

·       Boost your self confidence – for women especially, unwanted facial hair can be a real embarrassment, causing you to hide under scarves, hats and turtlenecks. Laser hair removal can make all that a thing of the past by leaving you with healthy, glowing skin that you can be proud of.

laser hair removal involves the use of pinpoint beams of light to destroy the hair follicles by heating them. The wavelength and spot sizes can be varied depending on the area being treated. The ultimate result is heating the melanin in the hair follicle, which is what causes hair growth, without heating the surrounding skin. This way hair growth is stopped without causing damage to the skin. At Le Parlour, we use the Cynosure Elite+ platform, one of the most advanced laser platforms on the market today.

Because laser treatment targets melanin, it generally works best on individuals with dark, coarse hair and lighter skin but the full customizing features of the Elite+ allow us to provide services for all skin types, even dark skinned individuals, making us one of the most all-inclusive treatment centers in New York City. 

It can take 6 to 9 sessions to achieve your desired results due to the stages of individual hair growth.  It’s important to remember that, while laser hair removal is marketed as “permanent”, you will likely need follow-up treatments in the future to maintain the desired look. The cost of Facial laser hair removal will vary depending on the exact areas that require treatment, but it generally ranges from $100-$300.

Our hair growth happens in different cycles, each time there is a growth cycle, we need to target the area being treated. When an area is targeted, only a percentage of hair follicles will be affected.Therefore, to effectively reduce your unwanted hair, multiple treatments are necessary.

Anyone can be a good candidate for facial laser hair removal, but it is particularly ideal for individuals with lighter skin and darker hair. The Elite+ laser allows us to adjust the wavelength to accommodate darker skinned individuals as well. If you have lighter or finer hair, you may need more sessions to achieve ideal results.

·      Shave 12 hours beforehand – for maximum results, the hair’s root must be in the follicle without any hair sitting above the skin, so shaving beforehand will be beneficial.

·   Shower the morning of your appointment – this will give the technician a clean, smooth area to work with.

·   Avoid sun exposure and a fake tan

·   Wear comfortable clothes.

·   Don’t be afraid to ask questions – our goal is to make your experience as comfortable as possible so we want you to have all the information you need.

·   Hair removal is a breeze at Le Parlour, so relax and enjoy as we provide a private, spa-like experience.

As with any hair removal process, facial laser hair removal included, harsh soaps, perfumes or deodorants should not be used after treatment. Some redness and bumps are perfectly normal, but they should go away within 1 or 2 days at the most. 

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You can also take some simple steps to help your skin recover:

·       Cleanse the treated area gently the following day.

·       Avoid makeup and moisturizer/lotion/deodorant for the first 24 hours.

·       Avoid sun exposure

·       Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread or tweeze the treated area.

Dead hairs will begin to shed anywhere from 5-30 days after your treatment and you can exfoliate to speed up hair shedding. Hair growth varies depending on a number of factors including skin type and the specific area treated.