Midwest Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery - Laser Hair Removal

Northeast Medical Building
43900 Garfield Road, Suite 100
Clinton Township, MI 48038
PHONE: 586.286.0112
FAX: 586.286.2702

Midwest Center for Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery is committed to providing the highest quality Dermatologic care.

Our Physicians are all board certified and committed to academic excellence and the mastery of the latest advances in dermatologic science and therapy.

At the Midwest Center, we have brought together a group of dermatologists with broad and varied expertise covering the wide breadth of dermatologic experience from Lasers, advanced dermatologic surgery, skin cancer, inflammatory skin diseases, psoriasis, Fungal, Viral, and Bacterial infections, as well as cosmetic procedures.

Laser Hair Removal

OVERVIEW

In the past, the unusual remedies for unwanted hair included plucking, shaving, waxing or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy and all are only temporary. For long-term hair removal, electrolysis is popular and effective, but it is a time-consuming procedure, which can be painful and is useful only in removing hair in small areas. During electrolysis, an electric current passes through a needle to destroy each individual hair root. It typically takes months and numerous regular visits to clear even small areas like the upper lip.

Laser hair removal is a more effective solution. The LightSheer diode laser is a state-of-the-art system specifically designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort and more reliably than other methods.

TREATMENT

A laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light. The light emitted by the LightSheer diode laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in hair follicles. During the procedure, the laser pulses for a fraction of a second, long enough to heat up the hair and significantly imepede the folicleâ€™s abilty to re-grow. This process also treats numerous hair follicles simultaneously.

RECOVERY

The laser treatment itself may cause some discomfort. Most patients tolerate the procedure well, but because some areas of the body are more sensitive than others, topical anesthesia can be an option.

The appearance of the treated area immediately following treatment will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the procedure and skin type. Side effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling around the hair follicle, which are, in fact, desired clinical results and indicate that the follicle has responded to the treatment. Most people return to normal activity right away. We will be happy to tell you more about your treatment, possible side effects and what results you can expect during your consultation