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FAQ'S FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL

How does the Pitanga get rid of my hair?

The Pitanga uses gentle light and electric energies to damage the hair follicle. This disables the follicle from growing hair, which means that gradually over several treatments, there is a permanent reduction in the amount of hair in that area.

Is treatment with the Pitanga safe?

Treatment is very safe for the skin. There are many advances in the Pitanga technology that make it one of the safest hair removal systems available for all skin colors. There are no long term health hazards from light or electric energies used in the Pitanga. Both have been used for decades in medicine, surgery and aesthetics without adversity.

What kind of results can I expect from the Pitanga treatment?

Each Pitanga treatment will result in less hair coming back, as well as hair growing progressively lighter in color, finer, and slower growing with each treatment. It takes more than one treatment to affect all of the follicles growing in an area. Most people achieve satisfactory clearance after four to eight treatments, but individual results vary depending on medical and genetic factors. Lighter colored hair may require more treatments than darker colored hair.

How frequently do I need treatments?

The treatments are usually performed approximately once a month, but this depends on individual factors that you Pitanga clinician will discuss with you during consultation.

Does the treatment hurt?

The sensation is often described as a “hot pinch”, or a “snapping” feeling. The sensation only lasts for a fraction of a second, and you may feel warmth or a tingling sensation for a short time afterward. Most people tolerate the treatment without any topical anesthetic, which numbs the skin from feeling sensation. Also as an added bonus to our costumers, we offer a pre cooling system provided by an apparatus called Syner Cool by Syneron, the same maker of the Pitanga. The Syner Cool cools the skin as the treatment is being performed, eliminating any and all discomfort associated with the procedure, thus making the option of having to purchase any additional topical creams obsolete.

What happens after each treatment?

Temporary pinkness in the skin lasts a very short time, and most people return to work or normal activities immediately after the treatment. The treated area will “shed” some hairs over the next three to four weeks, and you may experience a period of hairlessness in the area while you wait for your next treatment.

Who should get the Pitanga treatment for Hair Removal?

Anyone who wants a permanent solution to shaving, waxing, tweezing, or electrolysis. There are a few medical conditions that contraindicate people from the treatment which will be discussed with your Pitanga clinician during consultation.