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Synergy Medical Spa | Laser Treatment Cent
2090 N Smoketree Avenue
Lake Havasu City, Arizona, 86403
928-505-7721

Laser Hair Removal
Sick of the way your dark hair stands out? How about wasting time shaving every single day just to keep up with new growth? You might be surprised how easy it is to permanently reduce or remove unwanted body or facial hair.

The laser hair removal process involves sending a gentle beam of laser energy through the skin to the hair follicle, where the energy is absorbed by the hair and transformed into heat. This process destroys the hair follicle, preventing new hair from growing.

Because the laser energy is naturally attracted to dark colors, the best candidates for permanent laser hair removal are those with very light skin and dark hair. Those with darker skin will benefit less because the darker pigment in the skin will absorb some of the laser light energy. To avoid burning or ineffectiveness, patients with darker skin may choose a different method of removal such as electrolysis. Laser hair removal usually does not work for those with light colored or red hair.

Synergy Medical Spa and Laser Center uses Alma Laser’s Soprano XL laser technology to give you virtually painless laser hair removal. We are able to use our SHR mode utilizing in-motion methodology to heat the hair follicles while providing patient comfort in most areas. We also have the traditional HR mode available as well. Our lasers offer contact cooling and we also provide the use of a Zimmer cooler for increased patient comfort and safety.

Most patients require a cycle of 3-8 treatments from over 10-24 months. Even following a treatment cycle, it is possible to experience some scattered regrowth. Because every person’s growth pattern is unique, the amount of treatments will vary. The remaining hair may be removed by electrolysis or can be maintained conventionally with waxing or shaving. Sometimes hair may come back a little thicker after a laser treatment – we view this as success because laser synchronizes the growth cycles. This will give us more follicular targets at your next sessions, allowing for greater hair removal on subsequent treatment days.

Laser hair removal is an extremely safe and fast process and involves little or no recovery time. Some redness may occur following the treatment, but will disappear quickly. Compared to other hair removal options, laser treatment is much more comfortable and effective.

What is the actual laser hair removal procedure like?

It’s a rather remarkable procedure when you stop to think about it. During the procedure your physician or certified laser technician will pass a handheld laser over your skin and zap thousands of hairs, one after the other. When the laser light passes through your skin's surface it reaches the tiny sacs underneath, which are called hair follicles.

Each follicle contains a bulb that germinates a hair shaft. When light reaches your hair follicles, it temporarily generates enough heat to destroy the follicles and bulbs. If the procedure is successful, your old hair falls out and new hair doesn't grow back. Pretty nifty, isn’t it?

The one main downer to this form of hair removal is that you have to repeat visits to get all the hair. Since hair grows in staggered cycles, and the laser only removes current growth, you have to go back over a period of months to completely erase all possible hair follicles. The exciting news is that most people see a hair removal of 60 to 95 percent within six months. It is possible to have hair grow back in small areas but this hair is usually very fine and light in color. At this time, very blonde and gray hairs are not treatable with laser light; however, technology is trying to correct this and may be available in the future!

When will I start to see the results of my laser hair removal treatment?

When the laser light passes through your skin's surface it reaches tiny sacs underneath which are called hair follicles. Each follicle contains a bulb that germinates a hair shaft. When light reaches your hair follicles, it temporarily generates enough heat to destroy the follicles and bulbs. If the procedure is successful, your old hair falls out and new hair doesn't grow back.

Some lasers destroy the hair immediately and burn it, which can cause the treated area to appear as if all of the hair was terminated for several weeks. Regrowth will begin, but won't be as dense or coarse as before.

Laser hair removal requires repeat visits to get all of the hair. Since hair grows in staggered cycles, and the laser only removes current growth, you have to go back over a period of months to completely erase all possible hair follicles. The exciting news is that most people see a hair removal of 60 to 95 percent within six months. It is possible to have hair grow back in small areas but this hair is usually very fine and light in color. For small areas like the lip, underarm, or bikini, you will come in every 4-6 weeks while for larger areas like the back or chest, you will come in every 8-10 weeks due to the differences in the hair growth patterns in these areas.

You will have to continue to come back for additional treatments until all the hair follicles have been deceased. This is because your hair will grow at varying speeds over time. Remember that you will need several repeat visits to achieve your desired results, but that once you’re there it will require very little maintenance. You may need to come in for a maintenance visit once or twice a year.

How much does laser hair removal cost?

Price range for laser hair removal varies widely by provider and location. If you're in a small town and there's only one provider, the price is set at whatever the market will bear.

In large cities, and especially in wealthy areas, the price can be quite competitive. Many laser hair removal providers will offer excellent package pricing depending on what part of the body you're interested in treating.

Remember that much of the cost involved is related to the amount of time it takes to treat an area, so look for a laser that can treat quickly and ask your provider what kind of laser they use.

Typical laser hair removal price ranges:

Upper lip: $39-$99 per treatment
Underarms: $49-$199 per treatment
Bikini area: $149-$299 per treatment
Brazilian: varies widely, check with your doctor or laser technician
Legs: $149-$499
Neck: $99-$299
Chin: $99-$199

As you can see, the prices at Synergy Medical Spa and Laser Center are quite competitive and will give you great results for the money you spend with us! Also, if you purchase other packages, many times we will add laser hair removal as an extra benefit at no cost to you!

What are the risks and complications associated with laser hair removal?

Although complications are rare, some of the temporary complications may include pain, swelling, redness and blisters, and permanent complications may include scarring and skin discoloration. Some of this depends upon you – please be honest with us about your sun exposure as it will determine how much laser light your skin can tolerate with minimal risk of side effects.

One of the complications that has surfaced recently is related to overuse of numbing cream, or lidocaine toxicity. Two young women died recently -- one in Tucson, Arizona, and another in Raleigh, North Carolina, -- as a result of using too much numbing cream before getting hair removal done at laser clinics.

According to published reports, the two women completely coated their legs in the cream while at home and then suffered a toxic reaction on their way to the laser clinics, which led to coma and then death. Detractors blame the fact that compounding pharmacies, where the creams were made, are largely unregulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

With the Soprano XL System, topical anesthesia is rarely necessary so this is a risk you don’t have to worry about at Synergy Medical Spa and Laser Center.

Other risks in laser hair removal can include either darkening or lightening of skin, swelling, inflammation, and infected hair follicles. Laser hair removal is particularly problematic for those with tans or darker skin colors. We will let you know if you are an appropriate candidate for laser hair removal.

What are the benefits of Laser Hair Removal?

Many people have experienced great benefits from permanent hair reduction with laser hair removal. Women who have been waxing for years can finally quit spending money every few weeks. Men with wild or erratically growing hairlines can stop having the weekly neck trim and those with difficulty shaving under the chin finally have some relief.

Cosmetically, it's a wonderful thing to have little or no underarm hair and a clean bikini line for summer without worrying that you missed a spot.

The stigma is gone, and the laser technology is here to stay. More people are doing it than you know, and it's worth it.

So how long does it last? Once you have completed a full series of treatments, you should see permanent reduction for life. Because we have thousands of hair follicles, it's possible that not every single one will be destroyed, so look for a package or a provider that will let you come back later on for follow-ups to catch a few stragglers.

What parts of the body can be treated with a hair removal laser?

Anywhere that you have unwanted hair can be treated. This includes the face, sideburns, chin, upper lip, ears, eyebrows, and neck.

On the body, the most commonly treated areas are the underarms, armpits, arms, bikini line, legs, and back. The latest application of the technology is to treat the entire pubic area, known as the "laser brazilian," or if the treatment is for men, it is referred to as the "boyzilian."

Brazilian Laser Hair Removal vs. Brazilian Waxing

In today’s world of super models and skimpy bathing suits it’s highly unlikely that you’ve never heard of a Brazilian wax. Sounds sexy already doesn’t it? Well, for some, okay, many women it IS sexy and it’s all the rage across the country. Men and women alike have asked for this exotic level of hair removal and for all kinds of reasons. Some say they feel cleaner, some enjoy intimate activities more, others just want to try something new and this is pretty new.

But why get a wax, which means the hair will eventually grow back, when you can get laser hair removal instead, which in most cases is permanent? What makes one method more popular than the other, more effective, comfortable, etc? Read on and you can decide for yourself which weapon you wish to unleash on what nature gave you.

A Brazilian Wax: What the heck is it?

A Brazilian Wax can be anything from a complete, 100 percent everything off my front kind of thing or a more moderate, almost everything except that little strip of hair right there kind of thing, depending on which salon you ask or which supermodel. Basically what sets a Brazilian apart from a bikini is the amount of hair is significantly removed in the former while the latter is more of upkeep so you don’t look trashy. Some people want to be smooth as a baby’s bum in the front while other people want to maintain at least some level of natural coverings. The choice is yours. Typically a Brazilian Wax takes off the back side hair as well, so you are clean all around.

What to Expect when you get a Brazilian Wax
If you’ve ever had a waxing experience, then you’ll be prepared for this procedure. If not, you might want to close your eyes. And that’s okay, because fortunately your eyes on your head, not, um, below your belt so you don’t really have to watch what is going on. First you want to make sure you arrive at the facility with enough hair for the wax to attach itself. If you have too little, you won’t get the hair out. Hot wax is then applied to the desired areas and a small cloth laid on top. Once the wax cools, the waxer will pull on the cloth very hard and literally pull your hair out by the roots.

Does it sound painful yet? Well, it’s not that bad once you get used to it, and luckily the results last a few weeks so you won’t have to subject yourself too often. A soothing lotion will help ease any pain you are feeling. Expect some soreness or redness for a few hours but soon you’ll be all healed and ready to show your stuff...or lack thereof!

But I Don’t Like Waxing, How About Laser Removal?

If the thought of waxing any part of your body makes you cringe, then have heart because another procedure is available. Although it costs more, your results are much more permanent. During laser hair removal, a small hand held laser is moved over your hair and at various moments the laser is activated. When this happens, the light hits the hair follicles below the skin’s surface and essentially kills the hair so that it cannot grow again. Zip, zap, gone.

However, since hair grows in cycles, you’ll have to have several months’ worth of treatments to ensure you’ve gotten all the hair out. But overall, depending on how many times you plan to get a wax, laser removal might make more sense financially. It might not. The choice is yours. Laser removal is probably less painful, as you don’t have to experience the ripping out of the hair, just the light warmth and minor skin irritation side effects.

What to Do?
If you are really undecided, then go for the wax. See how you like it, or don’t like it, and then reassess what you want to get out of your hair removal routine. If you are willing to cough up some bucks then try out the laser removal. Remember, this is more permanent so be careful with how much you take off at the beginning. You don’t want to start looking for any Rogaine for the bikini line do you?

How Can Men Benefit From Laser Hair Removal?
Men are sexy. No matter how you dress them, undress them, look at them, or talk to them--basically the male body is just plain hot! But what if you’ve got a great figure and look like a woolly mammoth. If you’ve got hair on your chest, and all over your back, today’s trend in body hair is not on your side.

Well, you’re in luck because today there are options for guys like you, and they’re not just in the form of a nice hot wax. Laser Hair Removal is the best route you can take to remove all the undesirable furry accompaniments but still refrain from painful tortures only women boast about experiencing. Still need convincing? Read on to discover the wonderful advantages to getting a full body laser hair removal treatment…or just selected areas, whatever floats your boat.



Laser Hair Removal: What it is, What it does
When you have hair removed with a laser you are essentially shooting beams of high intensity light onto the hair follicle, killing the follicle at its root and preventing future hair growth from that area. When you conduct this procedure over a large area of hair you remove, as expected, large quantities of hair. This is good news for men who want to ignore razors, ignore waxes and just get on with their smooth-skinned life.

So what happens once you get to the doctor’s office? During the procedure your physician will pass a handheld laser over your skin and zap thousands of hairs at a time. When the laser light passes through your skin's surface it reaches tiny sacs underneath which are called hair follicles. Each follicle contains a bulb that germinates a hair shaft. When light reaches your hair follicles, it temporarily generates enough heat to destroy the follicles and bulbs. If the procedure is successful, your old hair falls out and new hair doesn't grow back.

How Long Do Laser Hair Removal Sessions Last?
The length of your session depends on the area of hair that you wish to remove and the type of laser the doctor uses. For example, if you only want to remove hair around your eyebrows you can expect to be done in 5 to 10 minutes. If, however, you want to totally remake your back then expect at least an hour. The process may not be ultra fast, but the results are certainly worth the wait. Some lasers provide faster treatment times thanks to improved technology, like the Aesthera PPx pain free laser hair removal system. Check with your provider to see what type of laser hair removal technology they offer.

You will have to continue to come back for additional treatments until all the hair follicles have been deceased. This is because your hair will grow at varying speeds over time. If you treat today, you’ll kill off the current set of hair follicles, but new ones will emerge in a couple weeks and these will also have to be treated.

Again, the total time between start and complete hair loss varies on each individual’s hair quantity and desired results. But on average you can plan on reaching your goals over the course of a few months. Your doctor can advise you on a realistic timeline.

Costs and Risks
So this whole laser hair removal sounds really great, but as with every wonderful thing in life, there is a catch. In this case, it comes in the shape of cute squiggles and lines, also known and dollars and cents. Depending on how much you need to remove depends on how much you are willing to pay. The current range of price of laser hair removal can be as low as $50/treatment for upper lip or underarms for women and up to $600 for a full back or more.

Remember that you will need several repeat visits to achieve your desired results, but that once you’re there it will require very little maintenance. Many medical spas or doctors will offer a limited guarantee with the purchase of a package so that if a few stragglers appear next year, you can have them taken care of. Risks are relatively mild as everything takes place on the surface of your skin. The worst case scenario is that you get scarring and skin discoloration. But if you make sure and see a qualified professional you do not need to worry about these effects. Several kinds of lasers are available depending on what you want the end result to look like, so talk to your doctor and discuss your goals. He or she will be happy to explain the differences in lasers and help you choose the method that will work best for your skin and hair type.

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