Laser treatments offer permanent results, unlike shaving, waxing, and plucking unwanted hair. Laser technology can wipe out hair follicles and prevent future growth for months or even years.

Early lasers worked only on dark hair on light skin, but now there’s a treatment for all skin tones and ethnicities. Eden Prairie offers the laser with a sapphire cooling system that soothes your skin and minimizes discomfort.


Laser Technology

Laser hair removal treatments use a handheld device to direct a light pulse into your skin, targeting unwanted hair follicles and inhibiting future growth. The process is usually harmless; however, it could hurt a bit—like when you snap an elastic band.

You should also be aware that not all lasers are the same. Make sure the provider you've chosen employs the newest technology. These lasers best suit darker skin tones and can achieve life-long results.

In contrast, older machines cannot distinguish pigment in your skin and hair and can cause burns, blisters, or discoloration. Ensure your chosen provider only uses accurate laser technology (not Intense Pulsed Light or IPL). This technology is found in at-home devices and should never be used on darker skin tones.

Board-Certified Dermatologists

Traditional hair removal methods like shaving, tweezing, and waxing can be time-consuming and tedious. The process of laser hair removal is far quicker and more efficient. It uses a laser light to destroy hair follicles, inhibiting future hair growth. The procedure can be performed on any part of the face and body.

The Skin Care Specialists team is made up of board-certified dermatologists. The doctors work with a variety of patients, including children and adults. They have extensive experience with laser treatments and other cosmetic procedures.
Botox reduces fine lines and wrinkles for smoother, younger-looking skin. They also offer dermal fillers to add volume and toning to the skin for ideal facial symmetry. The doctors in  Eden Prairie also use thread lifts to firm and tighten sagging neck and face skin.

Experience

Unlike traditional hair removal techniques, which can be time-consuming and tedious (shaving, waxing, tweezing), laser hair removal Eden Prairie provides quick and permanent results. During the procedure, a portable light source is applied to the skin. The laser energy transforms into heat that damages the hair follicle, inhibiting future growth. It’s also effective on all skin types and hair colors.

During the procedure, you may feel a slight discomfort like a warm pinprick or a snapping elastic band. Your practitioner can offer a topical anesthetic if necessary.

Fees

Unlike shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams, laser hair removal is one of the most permanent solutions for unwanted body hair. However, the cost is typically higher than other hair removal options.

To remove hair permanently, multiple treatments are necessary at four to six-week intervals. Additionally, yearly touch-ups may be required. This is because of the natural cycle of hair growth and the differences in skin tone between different body parts.

During treatment, the technician presses the handheld device against your skin. The laser light heats the pigment in your hair follicle and damages it, inhibiting future growth. This may cause a slight discomfort similar to a warm pinprick or snapping elastic band. Your doctor will apply numbing cream before treatment to make the process more comfortable.
Insurance

Many medical spas, estheticians, and hair salons offer laser hair reduction. However, insurance will only cover laser treatment, provided it is performed by a medical doctor who can advocate on your behalf to secure coverage.

During laser hair removal, the practitioner will press the handheld device to your skin and emit a light beam converted into heat. The heat damages the hair follicle, which inhibits future growth. You will be given protective eyewear to wear during your session and may experience slight discomfort, which patients have likened to a warm pinprick or snapping elastic band.

Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before your treatment, and steer clear of plucking, waxing, or electrolysis in the area to be treated. You should also shave the day of your appointment.