Laser Hair Removal (Sciton) in Lubbock, TX

In the past, only temporary (sometimes painful, sometimes messy) solutions could remove unwanted hair – solutions like shaving, waxing, plucking, or using harsh chemicals. However, The Lubbock Plastic Surgery Institute/the MedSpa at LPSI uses Forever Bare BBL from Sciton, which is approved by The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for long-term hair removal so unwanted hair can be eliminated quickly and painlessly. The laser produces a highly concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by hair follicles’ pigment. The laser pulses long enough to vaporize the pigment and disable the hair follicles, which will impede or eliminate the hair’s regrowth. Depending on the size of the area that is being treated, laser hair removal can take just a few minutes or over an hour. Sometimes, multiple treatments are necessary, especially since the laser only treats hair follicles that are actively growing. Subsequent treatments can disable hair follicles that begin to grow later. The MedSpa staff use the Forever Bare BBL to help men and women eliminate the time and hassle of shaving, waxing, and plucking for smooth, silky skin.

During laser hair removal, the surgeon will place a laser vacuum directly on top of the skin where the hair resides to draw the skin into the hand held piece of equipment. The device stretches and pulls the skin thin so the energy source can target the melanin in the hair. During this process, the follicles absorb the heat the laser beam emits, which damages the follicle and makes it difficult for the hair to grow back. Most patients are able to achieve results in a 30-45 minute session that occurs once every 3-4 weeks over the course of several months.

Throughout the procedure, patients will feel slight pressure as the device is pulling up the skin. However, the laser beam itself only feels like a light sting. Most devices are made with a cooling sequence that occurs between the laser pulses, which helps ease discomfort and reduce the chance of unwanted side effects. There are multiple laser hair removal vacuum devices on the market today that come in different sizes depending on the size of the area being treated. The laser technology will depend on what works best with your hair texture and skin type. 

Anyone with unwanted hair is a candidate for laser hair removal. However, individuals with darker hair and lighter skin often experience better results. The number of sessions that will be required to produce the desired results will depend on the thickness of hair, how much hair exists in an area, color of the hair, and what the ultimate goal is. Individuals with lighter colored hair may require more treatments.

Hair growth occurs in cycles. Some hairs may be in the middle of their growth phase during the treatment session, while others may be dormant. Spreading out the treatment allows the dormant hairs to grow and gives the area time so that all of the hairs are eventually targeted during treatment. Between treatments, the hairs that do grow can be shaved because the follicle is not affected.  

Laser hair removal results in zero downtime. The skin will be pink and a tingling sensation may reside on the treated area for a couple of hours after treatment. Patients can leave their appointment and go directly back to work.

Laser hair removal is considered a solid solution for hair removal, however it is referred to as semi-permanent. There can still be some hair growth that occurs where the laser technology did not hit. Therefore, even though the majority of the hair will be gone, some hairs can still pop up. Patients find that these are tremendously easier to manage than before the original treatments. Additional laser hair removal treatments can also be scheduled to take care of these as well.