Laser hair removal is a medically proven treatment that permanently reduces unwanted hair by destroying the hair follicle using focused light energy. The heat from the laser damages the follicle, which helps prevent future hair growth while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. Alexandrite lasers are best suited for lighter skin tones, while Nd:YAG lasers safely target follicles in deeper skin tones without sacrificing results. Over time, treated hair grows back finer, lighter, and less densely. With consistent sessions of laser hair removal in Redding, CA, many areas become smooth and virtually hair-free long term.
Laser hair removal works by emitting a concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair. This light energy converts to heat, which travels down the hair shaft and destroys the hair follicle, preventing future growth. At Summit Plastic Surgery, we use Alexandrite lasers for lighter skin tones and Nd:YAG lasers for darker skin tones, ensuring safe and effective results for all patients. Each laser hair removal treatment in Redding, CA, targets hair in its active growth phase, so multiple sessions are needed to achieve optimal reduction. Over time, hair becomes thinner, finer, and eventually stops growing in the treated areas.
Laser hair removal can be safely used on the face, legs, arms, underarms, bikini area, back, chest, and more.
Most people need six to eight sessions of laser hair removal in Redding, CA, spaced several weeks apart to achieve lasting results.
While some areas may feel like a quick snap against the skin, laser hair removal is well-tolerated, especially with built-in cooling for comfort.
Yes. Nd:YAG laser technology allows us to perform laser hair removal in Redding, CA, on deeper skin tones safely and effectively.
Yes. Shaving is allowed between sessions of laser hair removal, but avoid waxing or plucking, as these remove the follicle needed for laser targeting.
