Laser Hair Removal Presentation Laser Hair Removal – How it works The laser emits a gentle beam of light which is absorbed only by the hair follicle (leaving the skin unharmed). This light energy is transformed to heat which destroys the hair follicle permanently. That’s really all there is to it. This is called ‘Selective Photothermolysis’. Laser Hair Removal – How it works Unfortunately …… there are hundreds of thousands of hair follicles in any body area & Hair grows in cycles (2 immature and 1 mature stages). Hair follicle can only be destroyed in the mature stage and at any given time only 10-20% of hairs are in the mature stage. Therefore it requires multiple sessions. Laser Hair Removal Unwanted hair With laser treatment Hair shaft and follicles are disabled What to expect (benefits) – Expect about 80-90% hair reduction in 6 Treatment done over 9 to 15 months period. This is considered success. Each session takes from 5 min. to 1 hour, depending on the body area. The Interval between treatments varies; 6,8 or 10 weeks (Head, Torso or Lower Body respectively) What to expect (benefits) – Generally speaking, after your 6 sessions, you should be HAIR FREE & won’t have to shave again ever! You may still have a stray hair here or there. PAIN The procedure should not be painful. Expect pain at 2 to 3 level on a scale of 10. 1 being the least and 10 being the worst pain you ever had. Most people say it feels like a snap of a rubber band or a warm heating sensation. Any pain more than level 4 requires reevaluation. TANNING NO TANNING!! Tanning changes the color of the skin causing it to absorb the laser light intended for the hair follicle thus decreasing efficacy and increasing risk of burns Avoid tanning 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after the treatment Why Results Vary The 3 main reasons are Skin Color – Light skin vs Dark skin Hair Color – Black hair vs Blonde hair Hair Type - Coarse hair vs peach fuzz Several other factors are - age, sex, genetics, heredity, hormonal changes etc Therefore RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED Risks and Complications It is generally safe but there are some risks involved. These risks are minimal (our rate is less than 1%) but you need to be aware of these before undergoing this procedure. Risks and Complications The 3 main risks are Burns Scarring and Discoloration (hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation) ALL THESE CAN BE PERMANENT Preventing Complications 2 things you can do to help us prevent these 1. NO TANNING – Artificial or Sun; while undergoing these procedures 2. Tell us about pain level during the treatment. If it hurts, we will stop and reassess. We can reschedule the treatment but why risk a burn? SUMMARY 1. 2. 3. 80-90% Hair Reduction after 6 Sessions RESULTS CANNOT BE GUARANTEED 3 main risks involved, all of which can be PERMANENT, are – 1) 2) 3) 4. Burns Scarring Discoloration 2 Things you can do to prevent these 1) NO TANNING 2) Tell us about your PAIN level during treatment FAQ’s Q. What Do I Need To Do Before & After My Treatment? Shave the areas to be treated for on the day of or 1 day prior to your treatment. NO TANNING Also avoid waxing, tweezing, or bleaching those areas 4 weeks before laser treatment. After treatments – avoid sun exposure for a couple of days FAQ’s Q. Which are the most popular areas? A. The top 3 areas are - In Women Upper lip, Bikini, Legs. In Men: ChestAbdomen, Back and Neck-line Q. Does hair grow back thicker and fuller after I shave? That’s a myth. Shaving does NOT make it grow back thicker and darker. Removing hair also will not make it grow back faster FAQ’s Q. Who Are The Best Candidates For Laser Hair Removal? A. Light skin with dark coarse hair are the best candidates because laser is absorbed by the melanin pigment However with newer technology and our protocols, we have successfully TREATED ALL SKIN COLORS AND ALL HAIR TYPES including Blonde and fine ‘peach fuzz’ hair and AfricanAmerican patients as well as The only hair that is not a good candidate is white colored hair FAQ’s Q. How Many Treatments Do I Need? A. Generally 6, sometimes more. However, most of the time you can expect to see a 30-50% reduction in hair growth after just 3 treatments. Pictures – Before & After Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Used by Permission of Syneron, Courtesy of Charlotte Kaae Westerled Post 1 Month Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Used by Permission of Syneron, Courtesy of Sharyn Laughlin, M.D. Six Months Post 5 Treatments Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Used by Permission of Syneron, Courtesy of James Shaoul, M.D. Post 2 Treatments Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Used by Permission of Syneron, Courtesy of James Shaoul, M.D. Six Months Post 4 Treatments Laser Hair Removal Before Treatment After Treatment Used by Permission of Syneron, Courtesy of Dr Shaoul, M.D. Post 2 Treatments Testimonials Why choose us? Best Results with less pain in the quickest time at a very competitive price Our goal is to make you happy & give you your money’s worth Price Benefits With the purchase of package you also get 2 Yr Appearance plan Discounted ‘Maintenance Price’ after 2 yr exp. Price Match Guarantee & Competitive Pricing 0% interest financing & Low monthly payments (Chase/In-house financing) Refund - Unlike our competitors, we offer a Refund policy; if you are not satisfied, cancel anytime. We will issue a Pro-rated refund of the unused portion of your series/package (see refund terms & conditions) Price Benefits BENEFITS of 1st time Treatment Price – Low starting price 100% Money back guarantee (90 days) If you upgrade to the full series within 30 days, we will credit your payment towards the upgrade Price Benefits Benefits of Chase Financing Easy Online Application & Instant Decision No interest 18 and 24 months plans No down payment Why choose us? - Summary BETTER RESULTS with LESS PAIN Physician Supervised & Trained Staff Top of the line Technology Personalized 1-on-1 care Constantly Monitoring Progress & Results Outstanding Customer service. (Phone support - 730-midnight M-& 1030a-7p Weekends. Customer Service Dept – website or email - will respond within 24 hrs) Why choose us? This is our only focus – (not a side venture) Your packages goes with you Transfer to any of our 6 clinics if you move. Pregnancy – We ‘Freeze’ the package Why choose us? - Staff We study the latest research & protocols to bring you the best technology. We try to stay ahead of the curve. We are constantly innovating – Our physician, Dr Kanase spends about 100 training hours including CME training at Harvard – the world’s best laser research institute Why choose us? - Staff Personalized care and Follow up. Only 1 technician is assigned to you during your treatments to ensure optimal outcome & 1 on 1 care Well Trained Friendly Staff Why choose us? - Technology Top of the line technology Can treat all skin types and all hair colors (except white), even blonde and peach-fuzz hair BETTER RESULTS – our equipment has both Laser and RF technologies LESS PAIN - Built in cooling mechanism Do you have any questions so far? So now let’s talk about price