LASER REMOVAL OF NON AESTHETICS HAIR:

This technique uses the energy of a laser ray that guaranties an effective and secure path into the skin to destroy the hair follicles.

Active hair roots contain melanine, as well as the follicle and the surrounding cells. The laser light is absorbed selectively by active hair. This procedure modifies hair growth. The laser only destroys the follicle, not the surrounding skin areas.

Treatment’s duration depends on the size of the area that is been treated, the type of hair, the amount of melanine the hair has and the stage of the active growth cycle the hair is going through.

Q-SWITCHED, DOUBLED FREQUENCY Nd: YAG laser removes hair from every body area, from both men and women. It is very effective on dark, red and blond hair. Very light or white hair may need additional treatments. Even hair has any functions in the body; humans have put a lot of energy to remove unwanted hair for immemorial years. Methods like mechanical or chemical shaving, wax, electrolysis or tweezers have different results and different pain intensity. Unfortunately these treatments take time, are painful and may cause infections and different skin affections.

Laser depilation can be performed with different equipments with different lasers and actions. The problem with most lasers is the risks of inflammation and the pigmentation change in the treated area. Laser treatment performed with Medlite IV is the first method that has no side effects.

How does laser remove hair?

Medlite laser produces energy in the shape of a ray of light. The ray passes though skin aiming hair and follicle. The energy is strong enough to harm the hair but not strong enough to affect the skin. Hair harm is enough to delay hair growth for a few months.

Does the hair grow back?

Yes, it is expected that most of the hair will grow back. There is no laser that can remove a hundred percent of the hair. Laser technique causes hair growth delay and after some treatment it can keep 30 to 50 % of the hair to grow back.

Medlite´s purpose is to give you enough hair removal per treatment session with an important delay in hair growth to achieve a satisfactory aesthetic result. This includes important considerations during the treatment: security, effectiveness, speed, comfort, recovery time an prices. Taking into account all these factors, Medlite has the best results.

How fast is the procedure?

Medlite works very fast, generating light with ten flashes per second, your physician with treat most areas in a relatively short time.

Would there be any side effects after the treatment?

Each hair has three stages during their life cicle: growing, resting and falling. These stages change between the different body areas and because of individual factors: hair locations, color and the natural growing cycle of each hair. Treatments are most effective during their growing stage. Since each hair is not at the same stage at the same time, it may take several procedures to treat each hair during growing stages.

Can skin color be affected?

No, Medlite is the only laser available that can treat all skin tones effectively without any risks of pigmentation changes.

Is there a recovery time after the treatment?
No, since this laser does not harm skin, you can go back to your normal life immediately after treatment.
      
What body areas can be treated?

Any body areas can be treated: legs, back, abdomen, armpits, upper lip, bikini line, arms, face.

This treatment also helps avoiding the pathologic growth of hair, known as ingrown hair, usually located in beards and bikini lines.