For most people, pain from laser hair removal in Kansas City is minimal, especially compared to other hair removal treatments like waxing. Many describe the feeling as the quick snapping sensation of a rubber band against the skin.
Laser Hair Removal Means Lasting Results
Unwanted body or facial hair can be time-consuming and costly to get rid of. Time and money spent on shaving, tweezing, epilation, or waxing can make your skin irritated, only to have the hair grow back soon after. All of these factors can cause unnecessary stress over unwanted hair, making the need for a long-term solution: laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal with the Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center permanently reduces hair on the face or body by killing the hair follicle and the hair’s ability to grow. The laser technology behind this treatment targets the melanin, or pigment, of the hair to zap the hair follicle at the source.
Laser hair removal can work on many body zones, and patients love this treatment’s long-term effects and smooth skin.
Laser Hair Removal Overview
Laser Hair Removal Treatment Highlights
Treatment Type
Laser
What it Treats
- Face
- Chest
- Back
- Arms
- Underarms
- Legs
- Bikini area
Procedure Time
Varies depending on size of treatment area(s). Multiple 15 to 60-minute treatment sessions.
Eligibility
Men and women
18-21 or older
Recovery & Downtime
Your skin may feel sensitive, warm, and red immediately after the treatment, but there is no downtime for recovery after laser hair removal in Kansas City. Most laser hair removal sessions are spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart to treat all hair growth cycles.
Paired Treatments
Many patients that combine treatments notice better, faster results than doing one treatment alone. If you’re interested in learning more about combining or scheduling multiple treatments together, contact us!
Along with Laser Hair Removal, we may also recommend:
Quality Care from Qualified Professionals
Our experienced medical & cosmetic staff combines decades of experience with a results-driven vision that achieves lasting results for our patients. The board-certified dermatologists that founded the Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center are trained medical professionals and received extensive training in skincare and medical dermatology. There’s no one more qualified to treat your skin.
So, if you’re looking for industry-leading care from unmatched experts, look no further than our team at Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center!
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Common Questions About Laser Hair Removal in Kansas City
Laser hair removal is safe if you go to a qualified provider. You should get an in-depth consultation with a trained laser professional, like the aestheticians here on the Kansas City Skin & Cancer Center team, to ensure you are a good candidate.
One of the most common questions we get about laser hair removal in Kansas City is, “Is it really permanent?” There’s no universal answer when it comes to this unique treatment because it all depends on each individual’s hair density, growth cycle, and the laser machine their expert uses to perform the treatment.
Most patients can achieve results within 4 to 6 sessions, and then come in for yearly touch-ups in order to maintain these results for life. If you do experience any hair regrowth after treatment, it’s typically a much finer texture and lighter in color.
Whether it is worth getting laser hair removal depends on your individual priorities. For many, unwanted body hair takes up a lot of time and energy, and methods like shaving and waxing require more effort.
While the cost of laser hair removal is an investment, many patients find that getting laser hair removal is worth it for the long-term results and benefits.
Practically everyone has hair where they’d prefer not to. Because of this, some of us feel embarrassed showing off our skin when we haven’t stuck to our rigorous shaving routine. That is why we’re so proud to offer laser hair removal in Kansas City!
So, how exactly does it work? The lasers we use emit a specific form of light that targets melanin (the source of pigment) in hair follicles. Once this energy meets your skin, the hair follicle heats up until the follicle is damaged, ruining its ability to grow new hair.
Just like the rest of your body, your hair goes through cycles of growth and rest. In order to damage hair follicles with a laser, they must be in the growth stage. Every follicle is on its own cycle, which is why laser hair removal takes more than one session to produce all over results.