~ Laser ~

Permanent laser hair reduction is achieved by using heat to disable the hair follicle and prevent re-growth over time, by targeting the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle. Therefore, laser hair reduction ONLY works on brown or black hair.

Laser hair reduction does NOT work on white, gray, or red hair, but electrolysis does! 😉

No, it should not be painful, but of course depending on the specific area(s) you are having treated, some tend to be more sensitive than others.

(Ex. the upper lip tends to be a little bit more sensitive than the leg area.)

Anywhere there is unwanted hair, excluding inside of the ears and nose.

Laser can also treat & improve the appearance of benign pigmented lesions, cutaneous lesions, vascular lesions, fine lines and wrinkles.

1. Hormones (Ex. PCOS, Menopause, etc.)
2. Certain Medications
3. Stress
4. Genetics
5. Pregnancy
6. Puberty/ Aging
7. Environmental Factors (Ex. Hair grows faster in the summer time.)
8. Other means of hair removal (Ex. Waxing

1. Anagen-In this stage, the hair is at its deepest and is connected to the blood supply. This stage is optimal for laser hair removal.
2. Catagen- In this stage, the hair begins to separate from the blood supply.
3. Telogen- In this stage, the hair is completely separated from the blood supply.

The frequency and number of treatments depend on several factors that go hand-in-hand such as area(s) being treated, how fast your hair grows, underlying conditions, etc.

It’s important to understand that we CANNOT put a time stamp on when each individual’s laser treatment will be complete, which is why following the schedule recommended by your practitioner is so important.

It is recommended that laser hair removal sessions be every 4 to 12 weeks, per the practitioner’s recommendations.

Everyone is different and consistency is key!

It’s important to note that we could remove all of your hairs in one area and a few days later, you could see more emerge. This is NOT the same hair(s) that was removed a few days prior, during treatment,

There are anywhere from 500-1,000 hairs per square inch of the body. Wow, that’s A LOT!

If laser is performed correctly, the amount of regrowth should slow and return finer than before- as time and treatments progress forward.

• Discontinue waxing, tweezing, threading completely. Trimming/
  shaving the hair down to the skin level is REQUIRED for laser hair
  reduction. If you are unable to do so yourself, have someone assist you if possible.
• Drinking lots of water and keeping the skin moisturized is crucial,
  for dry skin tends to be more sensitive with laser treatment.
• Refrain from applying any products to the area(s) to be treated the
  day of the appointment.
• Absolutely NO tanning before, after, or in between laser treatments. Tanned skin absorbs excess energy that should be going to the hair follicle(s). This can also result in pigmentation problems.
• If you start or are currently taking any course antibiotics, you must wait until you finish your medication and then a week after that. You CANNOT have laser treatment while on course antibiotics.
• You CANNOT be on Accutane and have laser treatment.

• Please note, everyone heals differently. With that in mind, some may experience more redness, swelling and/or tenderness than others.
• Absolutely NO tanning for at least 5-7 days post-op.
• Avoid strenuous activities that can cause excess perspiration, for 12- 24 hours. No exercising, no saunas, no swimming, no direct sun exposure. Stay out of the sun but if outside, keep the treatment area covered & ALWAYS wear SPF 30+.
• Apply a wet, cold compress to treated areas, several times a day if
  redness or Irritation is bothersome. This is optional.
• Keep regularly scheduled appointments to achieve maximum results.

No, Electric Esthetic Inc. does not accept insurance for laser treatment or any other services. Laser is considered to be a voluntary cosmetic service.

Appointments can be scheduled via the “contact me” page on our website, or simply call us at: (704) 981-0590.

Electric Esthetic Inc. requires a 24 hour notice prior to cancellation and/or rescheduling.  If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, the best and quickest way to reach us is to call or text our phone number: (704) 981-0590.