Our Cynosure Elite Alexandrite YAG laser system helps remove unwanted hair safely, comfortably, and best of all permanently. It can also be used to reduce and eliminate unsightly spider veins. Cynosure Elite Alexandrite YAG laser targets the hair follicle or vein and emits a light that heats this area. The heat energy damages only the targeted area leaving your skin unchanged. This damage to the follicle and veins creates a reaction that the body works to either exfoliate the follicle or the blemish over time simply fades. Cynosure Elite Alexandrite YAG laser works on all skin tones.
Each session will take between ten and fifteen minutes, though larger treatment areas may need more time. The number of sessions needed varies depending on the type of treatment area. Most sun damaged skin needs between 4 and 6 sessions, where a vein can usually be treated in less than 3 sessions.
Preparation for your procedure will be explained to you during your appointment scheduling. Post-operative care is recommended by our physician and will be explained to you at the time of your procedure. Some slight redness or swelling can occur, but is not permanent and typically resides within 24 hours. There should be no other side effects to this skin treatment.
Post-operative care instruction usually entails a simple antibiotic cream and band-aid; these instructions will be given in full at the time of your treatment.
Pre-Treatment Instructions for Laser Hair Removal
- Please wear loose fitting clothing to treatments so we can get to an area easily.
- Avoid artificial or natural sun exposure, as well as self tanners, for at least 3 weeks prior to treatment. The lasers work off of the hair’s pigment and tanning can decrease their ability to target the follicle.
- The lasers work best when there is some hair growth present or “stubble”. Avoid shaving for at least 24 hours before treatment, but no longer than 4 days.
- Avoid plucking, waxing, or bleaching areas for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
Laser Fee Schedule
Hair Removal-per treatment session (between 4-6 treatments may be required, purchase a package of 5 treatments and receive a 15% discount)
- Facial site (upper and lower lip, chin, sideburns) $75/per site
- Bilateral Underarms $125
- Bikini $175
- Brazilian $300
- Bilateral full legs $500
- Bilateral half leg (knee down) $300