Laser Hair Removal in Boston, Winchester, Lynnfield, & Salem, NH

Before Your First Session

We ask that you stop all shaving, waxing, tweezing, bleaching, and plucking the skin you want to have laser hair removal. Before your laser hair removal sessions, do not wax or tweeze the area to be treated with the laser. For the treatment to work effectively, the root of the hair must be sustained so it must be left as natural as possible (we will ask you to shave 24 hours before your appointment). This will help prevent skin damage due to the laser heating the hair. Furthermore, shaving the area prepares the laser for easy insertion directly into the follicles.

Also, always protect your skin from direct sunlight (especially 2 – 3 weeks prior to the treatment). Do not use a tanning bed. If you must be out in the sun, remember to apply a sunscreen of at least SPF 50. Remember, you can always call our office for any laser hair removal questions or concerns.

Your Laser Hair Removal Session

On the day of your laser hair removal appointment, you will lie in a private treatment room as areas of your face and/or body being treated are washed to eliminate oil, dirt, and moisturizers. During the procedure, a team member will stretch out the area to create a clear pathway between the root of the hair follicle and the laser. The laser's energy will focus on and disable the follicle, which stops the hair from growing again. Usually, you will need to get 3 – 5 treatments over 3 – 4 weeks to see your ideal results. Your appointments are staggered to give the affected areas a chance to heal. It also allows time for follicles in the dormant phase to reach the phase of active growth, so the laser can be effective. The state-of-the-art technology we use at Neem Medical Spa (the Lumenis LightSheer, Cutera excel HR, Inmode Triton, and Lumenis Quattro) targets only the hair follicle to preserve the skin and other tissue in the area being treated.