Yes! Forever Young Skin can perform
laser hair  removal on dark skin using
the Candela GentleYag®.

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Forever Young Skin
Wellesley or Manchester Massachusetts
781-974-9284

Laser Hair Removal

Imagine having smooth, hair free skin without shaving, waxing, plucking, or bleaching your unwanted hair. We now offer safe, fast, effective, and affordable Laser Hair Removal Services.

Why are at least 3-6 treatment sessions usually needed?

All lasers work by disabling hairs that are in their active growth cycle at the time of treatment. Hair follicles in their "dormant" phase have no hair shaft in them and so will not be affected by the laser. Because hair follicles cycle through "active" and "dormant" phases, additional sessions are usually desired once the "dormant" follicles become "active", and also to deal with hair follicles which were stunned but not killed by previous treatment.

Does it hurt?

The laser emits only light. You may feel a tingling or snapping sensation like a rubber band. There is no bleeding and no open wound is created. Some people find the FIRST laser treatment more uncomfortable than subsequent treatments. This is because there are more hair roots which are destroyed during the first treatment; and perhaps also because some people are more apprehensive during the first treatment, because they are not sure of what to expect.

While some areas of the body like the upper lip and pubic hair area are more sensitive than others, many patients report little or no discomfort. Your technician is well-trained in discomfort techniques and will prepare your treatment accordingly. If you are scheduled to have topical anesthetic applied, ample time will be allowed. People who have had waxing, sugaring, and/or electrolysis (or treatment with other lasers) usually report that Candela GentleLASE Plus causes less discomfort, and sometimes there is almost no discomfort.

Permanent Hair Reduction

Be rid of unwanted facial and body hair using the latest in light therapies, the ProWave Hair Removal System by Cutera.  This system includes a cooled hand-piece, which makes hair removal much more comfortable while minimizing the typical skin reactions such as redness and swelling.  The enlarged treatment area on the hand-piece makes for quick and safe treatments of large areas such as the back and legs.

Treatments are usually accompanied by a slight stinging sensation which is greatly reduced with the application of ice before and after the treatment.  A topical anesthetic can also be applied to highly sensitive individuals or areas of the face or body. A series of  4 to 8 treatments is usually required to totally rid an area of unwanted hair.