What body areas can I get treated?
Any area, except directly around the eyes. The face, neck, chest, arms, hands, legs, etc. can be treated quickly and safely.
What are RejuveLux treatment sessions like?
Quick and easy! After you initial preparation, your treatment provider will move the Palomar pulsed light handpiece over your skin. The handpiece emits a light that breaks up the pigment in the lesions. Most people perceive the light as a gentle “snapping” sensation, which causes little to no discomfort.
What should I expect after treatment?
Pigment lesions will darken slightly after treatment, and then face away after about 10-14 days. Vessels (visible veins) generally undergo immediate graying or blanching and the surrounding are more redden. The vessels then face after about 10-14 days.
Most people experience some mild temporary redness and swelling, similar to a sunburn, in the treatment area shortly after treatment. This does not interfere with normal activities and usually subsides within a day. In some cases, the redness may last longer, but will still be mild and temporary. Your treatment provider will explain other, less likely side effects to you.
What is the difference between RejuveLux pulsed light and last treatments?
Pulsed-light systems and lasers are very similar and treat lesions in basically the same way. However the RejuveLux process uses a new technology that removes lesions much faster than lasers. RejuveLux treatments can fir even the busiest person's schedule.
How does hair removal work?
The newest cosmetic lasers utilize light energy that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft, transferring thermal heat to the hair follicle, damaging the follicle. This follicular damage prevents future hair re-growth.
Is the hair removal permanent?
Theoretically, damaging hair follicle can remove unwanted hair permanently. Due to the nature of hair growth and factors that influence it, results are variable. The effect of repeated treatments is cumulative. Most people either experience a marked reduction in hair numbers, or the re-growth is finer and lighter in color.
Will I need more than 1 treatment?
Yes, nearly always. The laser only works on hair that is actively growing (anagen phase). Resting hair (telegen phase) is resistant to the laser. Depending on the body site, various percentages of hair are in the growing phase at one time. Some sites require 3 or 4 treatments, while others require more, depending on the degree of hair thinning or reduction that you desire.
How frequent are the treatments?
Treatments can be performed anytime hair re-growth is noted, however, it is recommended at one-month intervals.
Does the laser hurt?
There is some discomfort with laser treatment. Some lasers have a chill tip that uses a cooling gel to numb and protect the skin from any thermal damage. Sensitive areas can be pre-treated with a topical anesthetic cream. There may be some mild redness and swelling for several hours afterwards, which can be treated with Aloe or hydrocortisone cream.
Yes, now any skin type and color can be treated. Fair skinned individuals with black, coarse hair generally have the best results. Dark skinned patients should be treated with a bleaching cream for three to four weeks prior to the laser. This will prevent hyperpigmentation after the treatment.
Are there any risks?
Health risks are minimal. You should, however, read the patient information and consent forms carefully. One of our certified technicians will be happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have.
Can I be treated if I am pregnant?
You should not have laser treatments for hair removal if you are pregnant. No known problems have been documented; however, skin vascularity and sensitivity changes can occur during pregnancy.
What should I do before laser treatment?
You should not tan your skin, but do use sunscreens on all exposed skin for two to four weeks prior to treatment. Stop all topical skin creams for at least 5 days before your treatment. There is no need to grow the hair for the treatment, allowing you to shave or use a depilatory cream between each session.
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