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The Lightsheer Desire uses a diode laser to target the hair root. Dark-colored hairs are more susceptible to the light from the laser. Areas that can be treated include the upper lip, axilla, (underarms), bikini line, chin, neck, and sideburns.
The treatment feels like a rubber band snapping on the skin. Please shave the area one day before your treatment. The area is chilled prior to treatment. Additionally, one can apply a topical anesthetic (i.e., Emla) one hour before coming into the office. Downtime will be 3-5 days with good wound care and strict sun avoidance which should be observed in the area prior to and for two weeks after. You may expect between 4-6 treatments with a minimum of 3 treatments. Treatments are spaced 1-2 months apart. Hair grows in different cycles and not all hairs are susceptible to laser energy (i.e., dormant hairs) in their particular growth phase. Multiple treatments are needed for cycling dormant hairs. Additionally, the skin may be temporarily lighter or darker in the treatment area during the healing period.
You may expect between 4-6 treatments with a minimum of 3 treatments. Treatments are spaced 1-2 months apart. Hair grows in different cycles and not all the hairs are susceptible to the laser energy (i.e., dormant hairs) in their particular growth phase. Multiple treatments are needed for cycling dormant hairs. Additionally, the skin may be temporarily lighter or darker in the treatment area during the healing period.
The treatment feels like a rubber band snapping on the skin. Please shave the area one day before your treatment. The area is chilled prior to treatment. Additionally, one can apply a topical anesthetic (i.e., Emla) one hour before coming into the office.
After treatment, the area may be red for 1-2 days. It is helpful to apply a mild cortisone cream to the area two times a day for three days to reduce redness. You will be given a prescription for the cream. Strict sun avoidance should be observed in the area prior to and for two weeks after.
