PETRO / THE TREATMENTS / SKIN & LIGHT
Laser hair removal.
Hair, skin tone and treatment area all shape the conversation.
Light absorbed by hair pigment
Laser hair removal
The target is the pigmented hair follicle.
The wavelength is chosen for your skin and hair.
Pigment in the hair absorbs light and transfers heat into the follicle.
Hair grows in cycles, so a series is usually needed for reduction.
Illustration of the mechanism. Simplified anatomy; not to scale.
Recently treated hairs can shed over the following weeks. Light, gray and white hair respond poorly because they contain little target pigment.
Your price is based on the treatment area and plan. We’ll give you a quote before treatment.
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Mechanism reference: manufacturer or clinical source. Your skin, the treatment area and the settings determine the plan.
Start with what you see
Which area are you considering, and what have you tried already?
Bring us the part that catches your eye. We’ll look at it together, explain what this treatment can and cannot do for you, and discuss the recovery and cost before you decide.
The practical part
Your face. Your calendar. Your call.
Fit. The right choice depends on your anatomy or skin, your goals and your history.
Recovery. We’ll explain what the days after treatment may look like for the plan we recommend.
Price. You’ll know the complete proposed cost before treatment.
The conversation continues
Let’s make a plan.
You tell me what you see. I’ll tell you what I see.
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