FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions, as well as descriptions of our more popular services.

We use the Candela GentleLASE System, a revolutionary long-pulse high energy alexandrite laser emits a gentle beam of light that passes through the skin to the hair follicle where it is absorbed. The laser energy is transformed into heat, which destroys the hair follicle leaving the surrounding skin unaffected.

The skin is further protected during treatment by a Dynamic Cooling Device™ where cryogen is sprayed onto the skin cooling the upper layers and providing patients with increased comfort. The GentleLASE selectivity helps protect the skin, while effectively treating the unwanted hair.

* We do not treat eyebrows

Area to be treated must be clean and shaven before treatment.

Area to be treated must be free of lotions, creams, deodorant, makeup, etc. Plucking or waxing should not be performed within 4-6 weeks of treatment or between laser treatments.

Depending on the amount of hair treated, the procedure varies from patient to patient. Generally, the treatment will include:

Wearing safety eyewear to protect the technician and clients eyes from the laser light during the procedure.

A small hand-piece will be used that touches the skin to deliver the laser light. A light spray of coolant onto the skin will be felt just before each laser pulse.

A test spot or area can be done prior to full treatment to see how skin reacts.

Most patients experience little discomfort at the treatment site because of the dynamic cooling device.

The procedure can take as little as ten minutes or up to an hour, depending on the area treated.

It is completely normal for your treated skin to appear pink or red within 30 minutes of treatment; this may last from a few hours to several days and is relieved with the application of ice or cooling gels. On very rare occasions, minor blistering or scabbing may occur and this reaction is also normal for some individuals. If they do occur, contact SouthWest Aesthetic Services for instructions.

It is also completely normal for hair to continue to grow after your laser hair removal treatment. Some of these hairs are being expelled from the newly disabled treated follicles, and some are from dormant follicles entering their active phase after the laser hair removal treatment. This normal cyclical nature of hair growth is why the full Hair Removal Protocol consists of a normally recommended six to eight laser hair removal treatments per area, scheduled four to eight weeks apart.

Each pulse, which lasts less than a second, produces a slight tingling feeling. In particularly sensitive areas, such as the upper lip, it may feel like a quick, light pinch.

At Tulsa Skin Center we customize your laser hair removal treatment to exactly match your hair and skin color and type. Light hair, such as, blonde and white does not respond as well to the laser because it is difficult for the laser to pinpoint the follicle.

We will provide a free consultation with you to determine if this is a procedure that you will benefit from. If you have any questions concerning the effectiveness of the procedure with your specific hair color and skin type please feel free to contact us for a customized consultation.

Most people experience no side effects at all, though few exhibit some short-term local reddening of the surrounding skin and in rare cases scabbing can occur. If you are feeling any discomfort after the procedure, we advise clients to use ice or cooling gels.

You can return to your regular activities immediately after laser hair removal treatment, although it is advisable to keep the skin protected from exposure to direct sunlight for a short period of time.

Our laser hair removal technology destroys hairs that are in the active growth phase, so repeat treatments will be needed to target hair that was not affected at the time of previous laser hair removal treatments. Normally six to eight laser hair removal treatments are recommended to get the optimum results.