Laser hair removal

I’d been curious about laser hair removal for years, so when Jennifer Kandemir, owner and certified laser specialist at Advanced Derma Laser Tech, Inc. in NYC offered to let me try it out, I was all in. I opted for my underarms, and the treatment lasted all of 90 seconds for both arms. I was a bit nervous, as I’d heard that it can be painful, but it really wasn’t, I didn’t even have to flinch. The smell of burning hair was the worst part.

Jennifer wanted me to see the results of the bikini area as well, and I won’t lie to you, that did hurt. Nothing unbearable, it was about on par with waxing, with the sensation of being flicked by a rubber band. The treatment lasted a couple of minutes, and the pain went away almost instantly. Afterward I didn’t have any pain or redness.

The term hair removal is a bit of a misnomer; Jennifer prefers “permanent hair reduction.” Two weeks after your first treatment, your hair will fall out on its own. You will need subsequent treatments—typically a total of 6 to 8—to remove up to 95 percent of hair, permanently.

To prepare for your treatment, don’t shave for a couple of days, and skip waxing, tweezing, and depilatory creams for at least three weeks beforehand so they can see the hair stubble.

Boyfriend alert: Men are one of the fastest growing customer segments for the office. Most are looking to get rid of stubble on the underside of their chin and neck. Imagine, no more in-grown hairs and bumps.

The office has two types of lasers, one for fair and medium skin tones, and another specifically for dark tones who previously could not get good results from laser reduction. Want to try it first for free? Make an appointment for a complimentary patch test and consultation.

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