Whether you are concerned about unwanted body hair or ready to say goodbye to a tattoo, if you are considering laser treatments in Reston, VA, Integrated Dermatology of Reston is pleased to offer the latest technology and expertise to help you achieve your goals.
Laser hair removal and laser tattoo removal are two of the most popular types of laser treatments in Reston, VA.
Hair removal offers women and men a more permanent solution to excess facial and body hair, while tattoo removal is an excellent option for individuals that want to eliminate a tattoo for aesthetic or professional reasons.
Laser tattoo removal is a non-invasive procedure that uses quick, high intensity pulses of light, at specific wavelengths, to target and breakdown ink.
Tattoo removal it is designed to precisely target various shades of pigment, while leaving skin and surrounding structures unharmed.
Most tattoo removal sessions can be performed in 15 minutes or less in the comfort of your doctor’s office. A topical anesthetic is typically applied to the treatment area to numb the skin.
It’s normal to feel a slight stinging sensation during the procedure and experience swelling and possible blistering for 5 to 10 days after.
Depending on the color composition, size, location, depth, and type of ink in your tattoo, you may need 4-10 treatments, spaced 6-8 weeks apart, to achieve optimal outcomes.
Laser hair removal delivers concentrated light-based energy that’s absorbed by melanin and causes thermal injury to hair follicles.
In doing so, the treatment disables hair structures and results in decreased regrowth and softer, finer hair.
Many patients seek laser treatments in Reston, VA to eliminate hair from their arms, legs, back, chest, abdomen, bikini, underarms, and face and achieve smooth skin, free of razor burn and ingrown hairs.
The procedure is relatively painless (feels similar to a rubber band lightly snapping against the skin) and lasts 5-60 minutes, depending on the size and number of treatment areas.
Most individuals benefit from a series of 6 sessions, which should be scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.
If you are considering laser treatments in Reston, VA, please contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
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