Frequently
Asked Questions
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What
are the side effects?
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Does
skin color make a difference?
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How
many treatments are required?
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Are
there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
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How
does the CoolGlide laser treatment compare with other hair
removal methods?
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How
does the CoolGlide hair removal work?
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Is
laser treatment safe?
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What
are the CoolGlide laser treatments like?
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Is
laser hair removal long lasting?
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Results-What
should you expect?
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How
long do the treatments take?
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How
many treatments are necessary?
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Are
there any side effects?
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Are
there any conditions not suitable for CoolGlide hair removal
or does skin color make a difference?
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What
is the cost of a CoolGlide laser hair removal treatment?
What
are the side effects?
Slight reddening and local swelling
of the skin, similar to sunburn, may occur in some patients.
These effects typically last 24 hours or less. In rare instances,
blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional for
complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.
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Does
skin color make a difference?
With CoolGlides's unique design we have the flexibility
to treat all skin types. Now even suntanned patients or those with
darker pigmentation may be treated. Patients with fair skin
respond the best.
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How
many treatments are required?
The number of treatments you may require for optimal
long-term benefits depend on the area you wish to have treated,
the hair density and your hair growth cycle. Your hair grows in
cycles and many factors influence its growth. Age, ethnicity,
weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part
in your hair's location, thickness and resilience.
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Are
there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
After your treatment, the area is cleaned and you can return
to your normal activities immediately. Your physician may
recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product
line or prescribe a skin care regimen especially formulated for
your skin type. The use of sun screen is recommended on any
treated areas exposed to the sun. As always, it is a good idea to
limit your sun exposure.
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How
does the CoolGlide laser treatment compare with other hair removal
methods?
Shaving, waxing and depilatory creams provide temporary
results. The treatment must be repeated on a frequent basis.
Electrolysis often also requires years of treatments at regular
intervals. The CoolGlide treatment delivers non-invasive laser
light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at one time. In just a
few minutes the CoolGlide treatment can effectively treat an area that would
take over an hour with electrolysis.
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How
does the CoolGlide hair removal work?
The CoolGlide generates intense, long pulse Nd: YAG light
through a hand piece, which effectively disables unwanted pigmented
hair follicles, impairing their growth. The laser's cool hand
piece
is placed gently on the skin and glides along as pulses of light
are delivered from the laser. When the light penetrates the skin,
it selectively damages the root of unwanted hair.
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Is
laser treatment safe?
Lasers have been in existence for more than thirty-five
years and used by a wide range of medical specialists. Since only
light is used to remove hair it is totally non-invasive, therefore
it does not cause some of the irritation typically found with
other hair removal methods.
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What
are the CoolGlide laser treatment like?
The CoolGlide hand piece, as the name implies, cools and
soothes the skin as it glides along. When the light pulse is
delivered, some patients experience a mild stinging or pinching
sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is usually
required. Some patients prefer a topical anesthetic when sensitive
areas are being treated.
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Is
laser hair removal long lasting?
Recently released 12-month data indicates the results are
both safe and long lasting. Treatment results may vary among
patients. For some, this may mean a significant decrease in the
frequency with which you must shave or pluck. For others, it may
mean permanent cosmetic improvement because hair re-growth is
minimal, very fine or completely absent. Everyone gets some re-growth with time
regardless of the technology used. Hair that grows back will tend
to be much finer and less concentrated.
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Results-What
should you expect?
There is often no immediate changes. Your skin may get
slightly red or even develop a small crust that will peel. The
laser may leave small red marks on your skin. The marks clear up
in a few days. The hair that has been destroyed will not start to
fall out for 2-3 weeks. Many times it will get darker and thicker
just before it falls out. Don't worry if you do not see an obvious
change immediately after your first treatment.
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How
long do the treatments take?
An upper lip and chin can be done in 5 to 10 minutes.
Underarms or bikini lines take 15 to 20 minutes. Legs and backs
take longer. Very often, follow-up treatments are shorter (and
less expensive) because there is less hair to treat.
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How
many treatments are necessary?
This is very important to understand. Hair grows through 3
phases of development. It will only respond to the treatment in
one phase called the anagen phase. At any given time, only one
third of human hair is in the anagen stage. For this reason, it is
necessary to treat an area at least 3 times with the treatment
spaced 6 weeks apart in order to see the best and longest lasting
results. Darker hair will respond better but both darker and
lighter hair may need up to 5 treatments for maximum response
and the best long-term results.
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Are
there any side effects?
Short-term side effects include slight reddening of the skin
or local swelling. These effects typically are transient.
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Are
there any conditions not suitable for CoolGlide hair removal or
does skin color make a difference?
CoolGlide laser has an advantage over other laser hair
removal systems because it allows treatment of a wider range of
skin types. Patients with fair skin respond best, however
suntanned or darker pigment patients may also be treated
effectively and safely.
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What
is the cost of a CoolGlide laser hair removal treatment?
Price will vary depending upon area of treatment and specific
approach that will be used. A consultation with the certified
laser technician is the
best and only way to determine how many treatments will be
required and cost of treatments.
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