What is the Candela GentleLASE laser and why is it a safe treatment?
Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of medical cosmetic procedures including treatment of facial and leg veins, age spots and rejuvenating the skin on the face. The GentleLASE System is a revolutionary long-pulse high energy alexandrite laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device™ where cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers and providing patients with increased comfort. The GentleLASE selectivity helps to protect the skin, while effectively treating the unwanted hair.

• Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment or until your practitioner allows it.
• You must avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment.
• If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
• If you have a dark skin type, a bleaching cream may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results.
• You should discuss your desired results and the improvements you expect to achieve with you practitioner. Together you can decide if your expectations will be met and if this laser treatment is the best option.

How many treatments will I need?
Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at least 5-6 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle, repeat sessions will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the early growth phase.

Is this procedure covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures.

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