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Advance Cosmedics Inc.

1728 Marion Waldo Road
Marion, OH 43302
740-386-6500
toll free 877-386-6500

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Unwanted Hair – Why me?

You are not alone, excess and unwanted hair is a common problem shared by both men and women.
Women frequently experience this condition on the face, especially the upper lip,chin or neck area, at the bikini line, under their arms or on their legs.
Men often have unwanted hair on their back or chest, between their eyebrows or on other parts of their face and neck (ingrown hair). In many cases excessive hair growth runs in families. Race can also be a factor — whites are more prone to having excess facial hair than are Asians and blacks.
White women of Mediterranean descent are more likely to have unwanted hair than women who have a Scandinavian background. Hormones also play a role. Some people experience unwanted or excess hair from the time they reach puberty; others find it to be a condition that gets worse with age.
Some women experience additional hair growth during pregnancy or menopause.

How is unwanted hair treated?
Conventional treatments include shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams. These methods provide temporary fixes that are often inconvenient, messy and irritating for the skin. Electrolysis can have good results, but is time-consuming, sometimes painful and is useful only in removing hair in
small areas.
At Advance Cosmedics we use The IPL TM hair removal treatment, providing gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting solutions to unwanted hair on any body area.
What kind of results should I expect? Does this technology really remove hair long-term?
Yes. Scientific studies show that the use of targeted, light-based energy actually damages or destroys hair follicles at the cellular level. A permanent reduction in the number of regrowing hairs is usually achieved following each treatment. Refer to our links and sources for a listing of related
studies.

Are these treatments FDA-cleared? Are they safe?
Yes, the IPL [Intense Pulsed Light] System are FDA-cleared for the treatment of unwanted hair. The procedures have unparalleled safety records. Side effects are rare and generally well- tolerated.

What happens during the treatment
At Advance Cosmedics, we use FDA approved IPL system technology that provides a procedure that is gentle and non-invasive, with minimal side effects. Before each session begins, system settings are computer-customized according to skin color and type and the area of the body being treated.
Treatment begins by trimming away any hair above the surface of the skin and then conducting test spots to determine the patient's skin response to different device settings. Next, a cold gel (similar to ultrasound gel) is spread over the treatment area. This helps keep the skin cool and focus the light
treatment. Patients wear special eyewear to protect the eyes from the bright light. The device handpiece is moved over the treatment area, while light-based energy is emitted in highly controlled
flashes or pulses. This heats up the hair, significantly damaging the regrowth potential of the follicle.
When the gel is removed, much of the hair is wiped off with it. Additional hair may fall out over the next week or two.

Does the laser treatment hurt? Are there any possible side effects?
Most clients describe it as a little uncomfortable, similar to a rubber band being snapped. Side effects, if any, are usually minor. There may be some redness and swelling around the treated hair follicles; this is a desired clinical result indicating that the follicle has responded to treatment. This
reaction typically disappears within hours. Most people return to normal activity right away. On rare occasions, some blistering may occur, but this typically resolves quickly. The skin can become darker or lighter following treatment, but will generally return to normal within a few weeks. Limiting sun exposure before and after each treatment will minimize the risk of complications.

How will my skin look after the treatment?
The treated area may become pink or red. Similar to a mild sunburn, and this reaction usually
subsides within a day or so. Around 3-10 days after treatment hairs will begin to surface. Most of these hairs were treated and are "falling out." It is not re growth. The hair follicles need to purge the hairs that remained under the skin. Please refrain from waxing, or bleaching between treatments (shaving or clipping is okay). You may want to use a loofah or glove to help remove the hair as it falls
out.

How many treatments will I need?
Sessions can last from a few minutes to more than an hour, depending on the size of the area being treated. The number of treatments required depends on several factors related to specific skin types and color, thickness and density of hair. Several treatments are necessary to achieve the best results.

Subsequent sessions are scheduled when the hair begins to regrow. The timing for this can range from two to eight weeks, depending on hair type and the part of the body being treated. On average, appointments are scheduled two to eight weeks apart.

How should I care for my skin after treatment?
Following treatment, you can return to your normal activities, and treated areas should be handled with care. Avoid: Retin-A, alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic acids, and astringents. You may clean the area using mild soap and water. You should avoid tanning and use a sunscreen on any treated areas exposed to the sun.

Does insurance pay for cosmetic and laser services?
Insurance consider laser hair removal as a cosmetic procedure and do not cover these treatments.
We can, however, structure a payment plan to accommodate individual circumstances.