Laser Hair Removal

Molly demonstrates laser hair removal on a patient who desires a reduction of hair on his back and shoulders. We recommend eight to ten laser hair removal treatments at our Chicago and Winnetka offices; treatments are extremely tolerable and should be spaced every four to six weeks.

MS. DITERMAN: Hi. I’m Molly Dieterman Licensed Medical Aesthetician at the Whole Beauty Institute of Chicago. This video presentation will demonstrate what it’s like to receive a hair removal treatment. Hi. We are here with Justin today. At our initial consultation Justin stressed some concerns about excess hair. Justin, what were your concerns? JUSTIN: Um, my main concerns are ingrown hairs, hair on my shoulders and my lower back and what would you recommend for me? MS. DIETERMAN: What I would recommend is a series of laser hair removal treatments. It usually takes eight to ten treatments every four to six weeks. During the treatments I ask you not to wax or tweeze the area. You’d shave the area before coming in for your session. Also, during that time no tanning is allowed. When you come in we prep the skin with the proper lotion, we go ahead and set the settings to your appropriate skin type and proceed with the treatment. During the treatment you will feel a little bit of like a rubber band snap. It does hurt a little bit but it’s extremely tolerable and once it’s over it’s over. Afterwards we will apply the cold compress on your back and then after that we will apply the appropriate sunscreen for protection. We are back with Justin. We just finished our eight treatment. Justin how do you feel? JUSTIN: I feel great. The reduction of hair is significant. I have no in growns. The treatments were completely tolerable. It was a slight rubber band snap feel but it was over in an instant and I am so happy. MS. DIETERMAN: Great. Let’s take a look at the before and after photo’s. As you can see in the photo prior to treatments Justin’s hair is much thicker, fuller and darker. After eight treatments you can see a significant reduction in hair growth, coloring and less in-growns. Thank you for watching our program, “What it’s like to receive a hair removal treatment.”