 Now men and women are making unwanted facial and body hair a thing of the past. No more painful waxing, electrolysis or razors! The Hosmer Center delivers 21st Century technology for treatment of this distressing problem. Our lasers can treat men and women of all skin tones safely and effectively. Even patients with a suntan.
Understanding Hair Removal
What areas can be treated with CoolGlide hair removal system?
How does the laser work?
What does the CoolGlide hair laser hair removal treatment feel like?
How long do the treatments take?
How many hair removal treatments will I need?
What happens after the hair removal treatment?
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
What are the possible side effects?
How does the CoolGlide compare with other hair removal methods?
How does the CoolGlide compare with electrolysis?
Why choose CoolGlide over other laser hair removal systems?
 Understanding Hair Removal
The usual remedies for unwanted hair are plucking, shaving, waxing or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, messy and all are only temporary. For long-term hair removal, electrolysis is popular and effective but is uncomfortable and slow.
The Hosmer Center offers a state-of-the-art Cutera CoolGlide system specially designed to remove unwanted hair faster and effectively with less discomfort than many other methods. Depending on your needs, this is great for men and women, young or old, who want to get rid of excess and unwanted hair.
The Cutera CoolGlide is the best laser hair removal system on the market for all skin types and tones, from light to dark, including tanned patients. Its unique design, longer wavelength, and innovative cooling design, allow extremely effective, safe and permanent results. No more painful waxing, electrolysis or razors! Cleared for permanent hair reduction, the CoolGlide laser can treat women of all skin types and tones safely and effectively.
What areas can be treated with CoolGlide hair removal system?
The CoolGlide can remove hair from all parts of the body including the face, legs, arms, underarms, and back. It can also treat sensitive areas like the chest, nipples, and bikini line.
How does the laser work?
The light emitted by the hair removal laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, vaporizing the pigment and significantly impeding the hair's regrowth.
What does the CoolGlide hair laser hair removal treatment feel like?
As the name implies, the CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. No local anesthesia or pain medication is typically required; however, some patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.
 How long do the treatments take?
An upper lip and chin can be done in 5 to 10 minutes. Underarms or bikini lines usually take 15 to 20 minutes. Legs and backs take longer. Very often, follow-up treatments are shorter (and less expensive) because there is much less hair to treat.
How many hair removal treatments will I need?
Most areas require 3-6 treatments. However, the number of CoolGlide treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors – hair thickness, the area treated and your hair’s growth cycle.
Interestingly, not all hairs are actively growing at the same time and actually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. CoolGlide treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.
 What happens after the hair removal treatment?
Immediately following your CoolGlide treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing. Between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is permissible to shave.
Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?
Following the treatment, you can return to your normal activities right away, but some redness may occur. The use of sunscreen is recommended on any treated areas exposed to the sun. In addition, your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regimen especially formulated for your skin type.
What are the possible side effects?
Although patients experience few side effects, the most commonly noticed are slight reddening and local swelling of the skin, similar to a sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your medical professional for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.
How does the CoolGlide compare with other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all temporary methods which must be repeated on a frequent basis. The CoolGlide offers permanent hair reduction for lasting results.
How does the CoolGlide compare with electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time. Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals. By delivering light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a time, the CoolGlide effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.
Why choose CoolGlide over other laser hair removal systems?
Using the latest technology in laser hair removal, the CoolGlide can rapidly treat large areas without the limitations of older technologies. The CoolGlide longer wavelength allows it to be used safely and effectively on patients with light or dark skin as well as tanned skin. Unlike other systems, the CoolGlide can treat the fine hair on a woman’s upper lip just as easily and effectively as the coarse hair on a man’s back. The cooled handpiece increases patient comfort and minimizes the adverse skin reaction commonly seen with other lasers.
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