Has virtually no side effects, does not require anesthesia and leaves no scars. A single session lasts about 45 minutes to 1 hour. For best results a minimum of 6 sessions are recommended. Treatment to the face and neck should be 4 to 6 weeks apart, the torso (chest&back) bikini, and underarms should be treated 6 to 8 weeks apart, and extremities (arms, legs, fingers, toes) should be treated 8 to 10 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments are recommended once series is completed.
Treatable candidates consist of black, brown (dark medium and light) colored hair. The follicle can be intermediate (fine or medium texture) or terminal texture. The hair follicle must be in anagen phase. Non-treatable candidates consist of white, gray, strawberry, blonde, or red colored hair. If the follicle is vellus in texture, results not be satisfactory.
Side Affects
- mild to moderate erythema
- mild discomfort
- mild to moderate perifollicular edema (PFE)
- Shedding can occur 10-21 days post treatment
Benefits
- Minimal shaving of treated areas
Contraindications
- Autoimmune Disorders
- Seizure Disorders
- Chronic Migraines
- Acute Inflammatory Skin Conditions
- Open Wounds or Cold Sores
- Skin Cancer
- Pregnancy/Nursing
- Keloid Scarring
- Accutane Treatment (6 months to a year)
- Chemotherapy/radiation (within 1 year)
- Antibiotics (within 14 days)
- St Johns Wart, Anticoagulants, Steroids (within 3-5 days)
- Botox, Fillers, PRP, PDO Threads (within 2-4 weeks)
- Laser Procedure or Chemical Peel (within 2-6 weeks)
- Spray Tan or Self Tanner (within 1-2 weeks)
- Tanned Skin (within 2-4 weeks)
- RX Topical (within 5-10 days)
- Essential Oils (within 2-3 days)
Post Care
- No heat, hot showers, hot yoga, strenuous workouts, Jacuzzis, saunas, or direct sunlight for 48 hours
- No shaving or scrubs for 5-7 days (no waxing, threading, or tweezing during the series)
- Apply Hydrocortisone 1% cream or Aloe Vera Gel to treatment area immediately
- Apply sunscreen when direct sun exposure is unavoidable
