Tired of waxing, shaving, threading, or using depilatory creams? Laser hair removal offers a longer-term solution. At Laser Lisse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Kathleen Farrell and her team use the state-of-the-art GentleMax Pro® by Syneron Candela®, one of the fastest and most effective laser systems available to reduce unwanted hair. Most patients complete an average of five treatments spaced four to eight weeks apart.
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Laser hair removal is a medical laser treatment designed to permanently reduce unwanted hair by targeting the hair follicle at its source. At Laser Lisse in Gaithersburg, Maryland, Dr. Kathleen Farrell and her team use the GentleMax Pro® by Syneron Candela® to treat unwanted hair safely and effectively on both the face and body. This service is commonly chosen by women and men who are tired of waxing, shaving, threading, or using depilatory creams and want a longer-term solution that reduces routine maintenance.
FAQs
What’s laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal with the GentleMax Pro is a fast and comfortable way to permanently reduce unwanted hair from your face and body. The GentleMax Pro system features dual energy settings — Alexandrite and Nd:YAG — which allow it to safely and effectively treat a wide range of skin tones and complexions.
Because the device can be adjusted based on skin type and hair characteristics, it provides flexibility for individualized treatment. Laser Lisse uses this system to remove hair from nearly any area of the body, including the legs, underarms, bikini area, back, chest, shoulders, stomach, face, and areas prone to beard bumps.
How do lasers remove hair?
The GentleMax Pro emits precise pulses of laser energy that target the pigment (melanin) within the hair shaft. The energy travels down to the base of the follicle, where it damages the cells responsible for hair growth.
Laser hair removal is most effective when the hair is in its earliest stage of growth, called the anagen phase. At any given time, only a portion of the hairs are in this growth phase. For that reason, multiple treatments are necessary to address each hair as it cycles into active growth.
After treatment, the hair gradually sheds over a period of two to three weeks. When the follicle is sufficiently damaged, it is unable to produce new hair. On average, patients require about five treatments spaced four to eight weeks apart to achieve significant hair reduction.
How long does a laser hair-removal treatment take?
Treatment time depends on the size of the area being treated. Smaller areas, such as the upper lip, may take only a few minutes, while larger areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour.
The GentleMax Pro is considered one of the fastest laser systems available, which helps reduce overall treatment time. Most patients complete an average of five sessions, spaced four to eight weeks apart. Some individuals may need occasional maintenance treatments in a year, several years, or sometimes not at all, depending on hormonal influences and individual hair patterns.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
The GentleMax Pro includes a Dynamic Cooling Device™ that releases a brief cryogen spray before each pulse of laser energy. This cooling system helps maintain a comfortable skin temperature and protects the surface of the skin during treatment.
Most patients describe the sensation as tolerable, often comparing it to a quick snapping feeling. Numbing cream is generally not required.
Is laser hair removal expensive?
The cost of laser hair removal varies based on the area treated and the number of sessions needed. Many patients compare the long-term financial and time investment of shaving, waxing, and other temporary hair removal methods. Over time, laser hair removal can reduce or eliminate the ongoing need for these repeated treatments.
Are there other benefits to laser hair removal?
In addition to reducing unwanted hair, some patients report that treated areas feel smoother and appear clearer, particularly in areas where dark hair previously created shadowing.
Studies have also shown a reduction in underarm sweating following laser hair removal. The laser energy can decrease the effectiveness of eccrine sweat glands located near the base of hair follicles, which may contribute to decreased perspiration in treated areas.
Can men get laser hair reduction?
Yes. Increasing numbers of men seek laser hair reduction for areas such as:
- Back
- Shoulders
- Chest
- Stomach
- Ears
- Managing Beard Bumps
Treatment settings are adjusted appropriately for male hair density and skin type.
*Individual results may vary.
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