Laser Hair Removal Long Island, NY
For years, the only options available to remove unwanted hair were waxing, tweezing, or electrolysis.
These procedures are painful, ineffective, expensive and can even be harmful (e.g. Electrolysis can lead to scarring of the skin and severe lipstick lines). With the advent of Laser Hair Removal, waxing, tweezing, electrolysis, and even shaving, have become a thing of the past. Permanent hair reduction with laser hair removal is safe, effective, more cost effective, and relatively painless.
Believe it or not, hair covers most of our bodies. The hair itself is produced in a follicle. The hair follicle may lie dormant in the skin (no hair present) or be in a growth phase (with a hair present). The hair that is present varies in thickness and color and may or may not be visible to the naked eye. Waxing, tweezing, and electrolysis, because they rely on vision and traction, are only able to remove the thicker and more visible hairs. In addition, they may or may not remove the hair follicle, which is the source of unwanted hair.
Laser Hair Removal, per treatment, removes hundreds to thousands of times the amount of hair removed with these other methods. The light delivered is picked up by any hair present (visible or not) that has pigment. The light energy, in turn, heats up and destroys the source of unwanted hair – the follicle.
Shaving, trimming, and dealing with irritation get old fast. Laser hair removal is a simple way to cut those out of your routine. It reduces unwanted hair over time and helps with ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and uneven skin. It's perfect for both men and women, with most men using it on the neck, back, or chest, but it works just as well on other areas. Treatments are quick, downtime is minimal, and the payoff is skin that looks cleaner, healthier, and is easier to manage.
Laser hair removal is a great fit for adults in good health who want a more permanent way to manage unwanted hair. It’s often chosen by people who are tired of shaving, waxing, or dealing with irritation and ingrown hairs. If hair growth feels hard to manage, keeps coming back no matter what you do, or you’re just tired of shaving all the time, this treatment can make everyday care much easier.
Discover refined aesthetics with our Laser Hair Removal treatments, meticulously designed for achieving impeccably smooth and hair-free skin. While the legs and underarms are the most common places to get laser hair removal, there are plenty of other places that our gentle lasers can safely treat. Leveraging advanced laser technology, we precisely target a comprehensive range of areas, including:
Our commitment to excellence ensures that each treatment is tailored to your unique preferences, delivering optimal laser hair removal results with professionalism and sophistication. Embrace the confidence that comes with a meticulously groomed appearance, courtesy of our state-of-the-art laser treatments.
Prior to your laser hair removal Long Island Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Marotta will perform a detailed pre-procedure skin evaluation. The settings on the machine are calibrated for your skin. The area to be treated may be shaved if the hairs are excessively long.
A moisturizing gel is applied to the treatment area. You will feel a cool sensation as the chilled tip of the Laser Hair Removal handpiece is applied to the skin. The treatment pulse is signaled by a tone and a flash of light. An initial single pulse of energy is delivered to the targeted area so you become acquainted with the sensation. Most patients describe it as the gentle snapping of a rubber band. Additional pulses are delivered until the entire area of unwanted hair is treated.
Immediately after the treatment, you may feel a mild sunburn-like sensation. Occasionally, you may have minor swelling which can last from 2-24 hours.
Cooling is used to minimize the potential for swelling. Hydrocortisone cream and/or aloe gel may also help. Mild redness may also occur but resolves in 2-3 days. Make-up and your regular skin care regimen may be resumed immediately post-therapy if there is no significant redness and after the redness, if present, has resolved. Most Long Island laser hair removal patients may return to regular activities and work without any downtime. Over the next 7-30 days you will see the appearance of hair growth or stubble.
This is not, in fact, new hair growth but rather the treated hair being expelled from the destroyed follicles. The treated hairs/follicles do not return. With time, the area of unwanted hair will enter a new hair growth cycle (a natural occurance) where the dormant follicles become active and produce a hair. These active follicles can now be targeted with laser hair removal. With repeated treatments, permanent hair reduction is accomplished. The number of treatments required depends upon the area being treated and the desired result. Dense hair and large areas can take up to 4-6 treatments.
Results build gradually over a series of treatments. Hair grows back finer, lighter, and slower each time, and many areas eventually stop producing noticeable hair altogether. Skin tends to look smoother and calmer, especially in areas that were prone to bumps or irritation. The end result is low-maintenance skin that feels easier to live with.
Most people need several sessions spaced a few weeks apart to catch hair in different growth cycles. We’ll create a plan based on the area being treated.
Most patients describe it as a quick, warm snap. It’s usually very tolerable, and treatments are fast.
There’s little to no downtime. You can return to normal activities right away, though we recommend avoiding sun exposure for a short time.
Hair reduction is long-lasting. Some fine regrowth can happen over time, but it’s usually minimal and easy to maintain.
Yes. Treatments are adjusted based on your skin type and sensitivity, and most people with sensitive skin tolerate it very well.
Avoid sun exposure and tanning before your visit, and arrive with the area clean and freshly shaved. We’ll go over all prep details ahead of time so nothing feels confusing or rushed.
We are able to capture face, breast, and body images in ultra-high resolution 3D, to show our patients the exciting possibilities of their simulated aesthetic procedures.
When you schedule your consultation with Marotta Plastic Surgery Specialists, you can feel secure that the decision you are making is the right one for you. Dr. Marotta’s expertise and skill make him a top Long Island plastic surgeon who enjoys answering your questions. Schedule your consultation today to begin your journey to looking good and feeling good.
895 West Jericho Turnpike, Smithtown, NY 11787
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