Oxford Laser Center

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Oxford Laser Center
823 South Lapeer Road
Oxford, MI 48371-4983
Phone: 248-628-8185
Fax: 248-628-8186
Email: abouck@oxfordlasercenter.com


Permanent Hair Removal

When Hair Removal is your specialty, you do it better than anyone else

Are you looking for an alternative to waxing, shaving and other temporary methods of hair removal? Are you considering electrolysis or laser hair removal? Hair removal should be easy...and now it is! We can permanently eradicate hair on the face, underarms, bikini area, arms, legs, back, as well as most other areas of the body quickly and comfortably.

Oxford Laser Center offers you....

* Honest hair removal, learn the real facts
* Discreet, private and confidential care
* Personal and gentle treatments
* Free consultation/Flexible Hours
* Certified Hair Removal Professionals
* Serving Oakland County since 1997

Why should I be interested in Laser Hair Removal?

* Remove unwanted hair forever
* You don't have to live with unslightly hair
* Embarassing hair gone forever, let us explain how
* Freedom from shaving and waxing
* Time is the most precious thing we have, save thousands of dollars and hours by not shaving
* Stop plucking and start living!
* Did you know gray hair is more costly to remove


Laser Hair Removal

Oxford Laser Center services are offered in a private, quiet, comfortable, relaxed environment with personalized care and attention to details. With a private entrance and flexible hours, you can be assured of your privacy allowing you to relax during your treatment.

Lasers have been used for many years for a variety of cosmetic procedures. Oxford Laser Center utilizes a laser which emits a gentle bean of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. Laser Hair Removal can be performed on unwanted hair anywhere on your body.

Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under ten minues; legs, backs and larger areas can take longer. Since hair grows in cycles, the number of treatments required depends upon your skin color, hair color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone requires at least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle.


How many treatments does it take to clear an area?
2-5

Should I expect to be hair free in the treated area after the series of treatments?
NO. Most patients experience an 80-90% reduction in the amount of hair in a given area. You should not expect to be hair free.

Is laser hair removal permanent?
Laser hair removal has been in use for some time. Stable hair loss has been reported as far back as seven years. However, "permanence" cannot be claimed at this time. The GentleLASE Plus by Candela has been cleared by the FDA for permanent hair reduction.

Why does the hair appear to still be there, and will look like it's growing for 1-3 weeks post treatment?
The laser does not remove the hair at the time of treatment. The hair will fall out, or be "shed" 1-3 weeks after treatment.

Why does the laser not work well on blond, gray, or red hair?
The laser energy interacts with pigment or "melanin" in the hair root. Blond, gray, or red hair colors either do not have much/any melanin in them, or are of the type (pheomelanin) that do not absorb light as well as the other form of melanin (eumelanin).

Why must patients not use any form of epilation for 6 weeks prior to treatment with the GentleLASE?
The hair root has to be present for the laser to work. If the patient has removed it by waxing, plucking, or electrolysis, then there is nothing for the laser energy to interact with.

Why must tanning be avoided for 6 weeks before and after treatment?
Melanin formation in the skin as a response to Sun exposure decreases the effectiveness of the treatment, as well as makes it more likely that the patient will experience hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, purpura, or blistering from the treatment.

Why must the area to be treated be shaved just prior, or up to 2 days before treatment?
Surface hair, if present, will be singed off increasing the risk of a burn, as well as taking up energy that does not get to the root of the hair follicle.

Why must protective eyewear be worn by everyone in the treatment room?
The GentleLASE is a high powered laser system, and can cause eye injury if proper eyewear is not worn while the laser is used.

Can any area of the body be treated?
Yes, with the exception of eyelashes, and shaping of the eyebrows due to the proximity of the eye and the danger of eye injury with a laser.

Does the treatment hurt?
There is a stinging sensation felt during treatment. However, most patient who have waxed or had electrolysis report that it feels less painful than those types of treatments. If the patient thinks it is too uncomfortable, topical anesthetics are available that can be applied prior to treatment to help desensitize the area. Most patients have no residual pain within 20-30 minutes after treatment.

What are possible side effects of laser hair removal?
Rare side effects of laser treatment can include blistering, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, purpura, or scarring. Risks of these side effects are minimized if the patient closely follows treatment instructions.


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