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Toronto's LASER HAIR REMOVAL clinic

ONE TEN LASER™ is pleased to offer the most recent advancements in laser treatment for anyone desiring a comfortable, effective way to remove unwanted hair. With a beam of intense pulsed light and radio frequency energy, we can help you solve your problem of unwanted hair. The treatment is relatively quick and will remove the hair without damaging the surrounding skin. Hair-free skin can restore the more attractive appearance you desire and you will rediscover the beauty and confidence you deserve.

GETTING RID OF THE HAIR

The concept of hair removal through laser technology has been a debated topic since its introduction 30 years ago and has only recently gained acceptance. Excessive hair growth in unwanted areas usually is a result of an endocrine disorder, heredity and/or drug therapy, and falls into two categories: hirsutism and hypertrichosis.

Hirsutism is unique in females. It is defined by excessive hair growth in a male pattern distribution, i.e. mainly facial hair in the beard and/or upper lip. Hypertrichosis is defined as excessive hair in a normal distribution or in abnormal locations with genetic or ethnic origin. In any case, the presence of undesirable hair presents a challenge for which laser hair removal can prove to be an effective solution.

Hair revolves through three phases of growth: anagen, catagen and telogen. It is only during the growth phase, anagen that hair reacts to laser light. The goal in hair removal is for laser light to penetrate to the depth of the hair follicle during the anagen phase to achieve long-term results.

ABOUT THE LASER

The Pitanga Laser™ uses the most superior technology currently available for hair removal, offering outstanding results for a variety of skin tones. The laser treatment is based on the principle of Radio Frequency and Intense Pulsed Light technology. The Pitanga laser will safely and effectively target hair follicles with a minimum of pain, inconvenience and side effects.

The laser beam penetrates your skin and absorbs into the hair follicle residing under the skin surface. The laser energy destroys the follicle with the heat and conductivity that it generates. Because the laser beam is large in diameter, it affects a number of hairs simultaneously. The characteristics of the laser pulse are carefully selected for each patient's comfort and efficacy depending on your skin tone, hair type and location.

WHAT SHOULD BE EXPECTED?

Once the treatment is complete, you will be free to return to your normal routine immediately. Some patients may experience a slight reddening around the hair follicles following the treatment, which typically disappears within a short while. It is always recommended to avoid sun exposure or to use sunscreen following the laser treatment.

WHAT HAPPENS TO THE TREATED HAIR?

Hair follicles affected by the laser are lifeless and your body will attempt to cast them off over a period of time. It will seem that the hair continues to grow for 1 or 2 weeks after the treatment, but in fact they are disengaged from the follicle and will easily fall out. You may notice some “bald patches” after the 3rd or 4th week, where the treated hair has been shed.

HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NEEDED?

The number of treatments required to obtain optimum results varies with hair density, hair color, skin type, the treatment area and your hair growth cycle. The density of your hair and its growth cycle may be affected by many things, such as your age, ethnic background, hormones or medication. Statistically, most people achieve satisfactory clearance with 5-6 treatment sessions. Some may require more or less sessions depending on the area of hair growth or a combination of the above mentioned factors.

WHAT DO I DO IN BETWEEN TREATMENTS?

If you are concerned about the hair that hasn't fallen yet, you may shave or use a fine pair of scissors to trim any such facial or body hair.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

You would not be a good candidate for laser hair removal if you fall into any of the following categories:

• Have had recent sun exposure
• Have tanned skin
• Are hypersensitive to light
• Take medication that is known to increase sensitivity to sunlight, such as Accutane or Gold Treatment Therapy.
• Have seizure disorders triggered by light