Laser Hair Removal
Make your life easier: Reduce and remove unwanted hair with a series of light-based treatments.
Smoother skin — and one less thing to worry about.
If you’re like most people, you want a lot of hair on your head — as much as you can get — but you find hair on other areas of the body to be more of a nuisance. It’s subjective, but most women do not want male pattern hair growth – on the beard, mustache, or even bikini, armpits, arms, or legs. Many men also want hair removal in the same areas and other areas like the chest or back.
Laser hair removal uses laser energy to reduce the density of hair growth in areas such as lip, chin, beard, underarms, and bikini line. Dark hair — not blonde or grey/white — responds best to lasers, but all skin colors can be treated. After a series of treatments, usually hair will no longer grow in the area, but for a few different parts of the body, you may need touch-up treatments periodically.
Laser hair removal, at a glance
Dr. Johnson and our aestheticians will review options with you to find the treatment that works best for your lifestyle. Schedule an appointment at our Alpharetta or Buckhead office.
Procedure Time
15 to 45 min.
Perfect for
- Excess hair on any area of the body
- Any skin type
Recovery Time
None
Laser Hair Removal FAQs
Hair growth patterns are genetic, and people of certain races or ethnicities have different patterns of hair growth. So you may grow a lot (or a little) body hair and that growth pattern may be normal for you. Even for women with hair growth on the chin (beard) or upper lip (mustache), it may not mean anything is wrong with your hormones; it may just be your genetic makeup.
A sudden change in hair growth patterns on the body, or acceleration or slowing of hair growth, especially in conjunction with other symptoms may require investigation to rule out an underlying cause.
The areas to be treated should be clean-shaven, but not waxed, tweezed, or exposed to other forms of hair removal. After a cool gel is applied to the area, lasers are used to target unwanted hair. A quick, warm snapping sensation will be present and immediately cooled by the cooling tip of the device.
The skin may be pink with slight irritation and follicles may look bumpy after treatment. This usually resolves in a few hours after treatment. You should avoid the use of medicated skincare products, perfumes, deodorants, and body lotions for 12 hours after treatment. Shortly after, you will notice less hair growth in the area.
Treatments are repeated every four to 12 weeks, depending on the area of the body being treated. Treatment is complete in six to 12 treatments. Maintenance treatments may be necessary after several months, especially for hair that grows in response to hormonal signaling.
Laser treatment options in Alpharetta and Buckhead
Laser Hair Removal
Make your life easier: Reduce and remove unwanted hair with a series of light-based treatments.
Laser Skin Resurfacing (CO2)
CO2 laser resurfacing targets damaged skin layers and can significantly improve deeper scars.
Laser Skin Toning Excel V
Excel V is a powerful laser that addresses redness, blood vessels, spider veins, and angiomas.
Laser Skin Rejuvenation (IPL)
IPL treatments help reduce sun spots, discoloration, and uneven pigmentation caused by years of UV exposure.
Schedule a laser hair removal treatment at Steele
Get the refined look you want in a comfortable, caring environment. Book an appointment at our Alpharetta or Buckhead location today.
Request an appointment
Schedule online, call (770) 464-6000 or text us, and one of our specialists will assist you.
