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Laser Hair Removal Using the latest technology, we are now able to remove unwanted hair. Until now, the only options for removing unwanted hair were shaving, waxing, hair-removal creams, tweezing or electrolysis, and these are all temporary and painful. Laser hair removal can eliminate unwanted hair for good after only 4-6 treatments in the average case.     The Laser Procedure     A laser can treat large areas of the body in a short amount of time, which totally beats out the tedious and sometimes painful process of electrolysis.   It is an outpatient procedure with no downtime.  However, several treatments are needed because hair grows in three distinct cycles.   First, the active or growth cycle (anagen) The dormant cycle (catagen) The fall-out or shedding cycle (telogen).   Laser hair removal is most effective during the anagen or growth cycle. Your hair is at different stages all the time, so the procedure must be repeated to “capture” hair when it is in the growth phase.   The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light and converts the light to heat. The heat, in turn, damages the follicle and destroys its ability to re-grow. With more advanced lasers, your skin is compressed and cooled. So you can see that in the right hands and with the right tools, the procedure can be very effective.   It’s important to remember that not all lasers and not all practitioners are the same.  If you routinely need to remove hair the “old fashion method” it is time to investigate laser hair removal.  This may be the answer you have looking for.   This technique is good for underarms, face, legs, back and most other skin surfaces. Call now to make an appointment Visit our dermatology / cosmetic / plastic surgery office located in Los Angeles, CA.

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Dr. Herriford specializes in dermatological cosmetic and plastic surgery and her practice is located in Los Angeles, California.  Patients from the following cities and areas: Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Marina Del Rey, California and surrounding areas such as Long Beach can conveniently schedule an appointment with our Los Angeles, California location.

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