Laser hair removal is available at SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery for all different types of skin for people who have unwanted facial and body hair. Based on your skin and hair color, our clinical staff will select a specific laser treatment plan to produce pulses of high-energy light that cause hair follicles to become dormant. A single treatment may reduce thickness and density of hair, but multiple treatments (typically 6 to 8 treatments at 4 to 8 week intervals based on the part of the body being treated) provide the best results. Hair removal with a laser is very safe and carries a high degree of satisfaction. A minor side effect of redness is equivalent to a mild sunburn.
Recovering From Laser Hair Removal at SF Bay Area Plastic Surgery
After a laser hair removal procedure, patients can resume normal daily activities. We recommend that you avoid strenuous activities the evening after the procedure, but you will have no additional restrictions after that. The treated area may become red or pink within about 30 minutes of treatment. This may last from a few hours to several days.
We will schedule a follow-up post-recovery office visit in Mountain View or Morgan Hill, California to discuss your progress.
