Ditch the Razor and Waxing. Start Laser Hair Removal Today and Be Silky Smooth by Shorts Season

Laser hair removal may sound futuristic, but this extremely popular cosmetic treatment has existed for decades. It’s proven safe and effective and continually ranks among the top nonsurgical cosmetic treatments, reports the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

At Associates in Family Medicine in San Diego, California, Dr. Michelle Hamidi has helped countless men and women banish unwanted hair with state-of-the-art laser treatment. Start now, and you can be silky smooth by shorts and swimsuit season. 

Laser hair removal 101

Laser hair removal uses a powerful laser that affects the hair's root and disables the follicle, preventing hair from growing. 

During a treatment session, we expose the unwanted hair to intense light flashes. The light enters the skin and targets melanin in the hair follicles. The pigment absorbs the light energy, turning off the hair follicle. 

Multiple treatments are necessary to target hair follicles throughout the growth phase. For most patients, permanent, long-lasting outcomes require at least 4-6 sessions. Over time, touch-ups may be needed.

 Patients should experience benefits after the first treatment, with their hair growing back thinner and their skin becoming smoother. With each treatment, hair growth continues to slow and eventually stops as all the hair follicles are disabled. 

Here are a few reasons Dr. Hamidi’s patients swear by laser hair removal; we think you will too.

No pain

Regardless of which hair removal method you’ve used, you’ve likely been nicked, burned, or tortured in some way. Laser hair removal feels like a slight snap against your skin. Most patients find it easily tolerated and relatively mild. 

And, of course, it’s a means to an end, not a never-ending ritual.

Nearly no side effects

Laser hair removal is noninvasive and nonaggressive, so it doesn’t damage your skin or expose you to sharp tools and harsh chemicals. Some patients may experience mild redness at the treatment site, which disappears in a day or two. 

No ingrown hairs

Most hair removal methods increase the risk of painful, annoying ingrown hairs. But our lasers destroy the follicle, preventing new hair from emerging and getting trapped below the surface.

Low to no maintenance

Regardless of the hair removal method you’ve employed, all require constant upkeep. But laser hair removal is practically permanent. You may need a yearly touch-up, but you can say goodbye to daily or weekly maintenance.

Get your first laser treatment today

 If you’re ready to experience the freedom of throwing out your razors for good, try laser hair treatment at Associates in Family Medicine. Start now to be silky smooth by swimsuit season. Call our Clairemont office at 858-565-6394 to schedule a consultation today.