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Hair Removal

The Yag Laser is a gentle, painless hair reduction treatment that uses laser technology to effectively remove and reduce the growth of unwanted hair. The Yag Laser is 5 times safer and more efficient than other hair removal systems. The energy is concentrated on the unwanted hair, destroying it without compromising surrounding normal tissue.

OVERVIEW
Almost any area of the body can be treated with the Yag Laser with the exception of the eye area. Unwanted hair on your chin, sideburns, upper and lower lips, neck, chest, arms, legs, bikini line and back can be reduced.

TREATMENT
Your skin is drawn into the treatment tip and a warm sensation is felt immediately after your skin is released back to its normal position. The treatments are painless and have been described as feeling similar to a warm massage.

One treatment on the upper lip only takes 1 minute, while underarms may take 3 minutes and larger areas, such as the legs, could take up to 20 minutes.

Yag Laser Hair Removal is fast and there is no downtime. You can resume your normal activities immediately.

Every patient is different and the number of treatments will vary. However, hair grows in cycles and to affect every hair, a minimum of 6-8 treatments every 6 weeks is standard. It is important not to pluck or wax the area being treated 6 weeks prior to treatment or during the course of treatment, although you may shave. It is also important not to tan, as hyperpigmentation can occur.

RESULTS
Hairs will be present in the treated area and will fall out within 2-3 weeks following treatment. New hairs from subsequent hair cycles will need to be treated in additional sessions. Typically, several treatments are needed.

Other Trillium Creek Service Areas:
Mohs Skin Cancer Center 330.721.9990
Ohio Holistic Medicine (OHM) 330.721.9990
The Boutique at Trillium Creek 330.722.5477