With bathing suit weather just around the corner, a lot of women – and some men, too – are starting to think about hair removal. A smooth shave is one thing, and can be a simple, temporary solution when an unexpected beach party strikes but it’s imperfect if you want to avoid stubble and irritation. So what are the alternatives? Waxing and epilators are the solutions some people swear by. And depilatory creams and electrolysis are still in use.

But when our clients come to use asking about summer hair removal options, we suggest laser hair removal for a variety of reasons. It is a non-invasive, FDA approved procedure that’s both safe and more effective at achieving lasting hair removal than other methods.

Who is a candidate for pre-summer laser hair removal? Anyone with unwanted hair! Sessions in our NJ spa usually last about 15 minutes and can cover large areas, and a full round of treatment typically consists of four to six sessions to ensure all unwanted hair is gone. The specialized Sciton™ Clearscan™ Laser we use in our office employs a distinctive computer-guided scanning system that automates the treatment ensuring that hair is evenly eliminated across sessions.

But our favorite thing about laser hair removal, as opposed to other hair removal procedures, is that it leaves skin feeling softer, smoother, and more beautiful. Do you have unwanted hair you’d like to see gone before it’s time to hit the beach? Then give us a call at 201-505-1020! There’s still time to achieve the smoothest skin you’ve ever had!

For women, facial hair is the problem we don’t want to talk about. Many New Jersey women suffer from unwanted facial hair, but are confused by conflicting information about treatments. Here’s a breakdown of the options you may want to consider.

Temporary Options for Facial Hair Removal

Temporary options for facial hair removal are many and varied. They include:

• Shaving
• Plucking
• Electronic tweezers
• Radio frequency tweezers
• Waxing
• Depilatories (creams)
• Electrolysis

Though often inexpensive, these options are also remarkably short-lived. Shaving and plucking will last only a day or two before stubble appears, while waxing and depilatories may only work for a few weeks.

Laser Hair Removal vs. Electrolysis

We recommend New Jersey laser hair removal treatments over electrolysis for a few reasons:

Comfort Level

• Electrolysis works by inserting a tiny metal probe into the hair follicle, then releasing an electronic charge to destroy the hair root. Some electrolysis patients have reported discomfort or pain from the heat generated.
• The hot tiny metal probe that is placed down into the hair follicle has sometimes caused permanent enlargement of the follicles, disfiguring the skin.
• Laser hair removal uses light instead of direct heat. Once absorbed by the skin, the light from the laser converts to heat and destroys the hair. Pain is slight to none – some patients say that it feels like a rubber band snapping.

Time Commitment

Times vary for each individual, depending on skin and hair type, but in general:

• Electrolysis treatments can take anywhere from 2-16 hours
• Each laser hair removal treatment typically lasts under 15 minutes

New Jersey Facial Laser Hair Removal Consultation

If you have questions about whether facial laser hair removal would work for you, talk to the staff at the Elizabeth Roche, M.D. MedSpa. By law in New Jersey, laser hair removal may only be done under the supervision of a licensed physician such as Dr. Roche. At the Elizabeth Roche  M.D. MedSpa either Dr. Roche or her licensed nurse perform laser hair removal. This ensures an extra level safety for you and your skin.

Call us at 201-505-1020 or book an in-house NJ laser hair removal consultation.