Ballwin & St. Louis Laser Hair Removal
Minimal Maintenance, Long-Term Results
Laser hair removal at Willis Cosmetic is your low-maintenance, long-term solution to all your hair removal needs. This precise treatment offers smoother skin and minimal side effects — including no more pesky ingrown hairs.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light (laser) to remove unwanted hair. During the process, a laser emits light that the melanin (pigment) in the hair absorbs. This light energy is converted into heat, which damages the hair follicles that produce hairs. This damage inhibits or delays future hair growth.
Laser hair removal is highly effective for reducing hair on the face, legs, arms, underarms, bikini lines, and other areas, providing a long-term solution for hair reduction. Typically, multiple treatments are necessary to achieve the desired reduction, with periodic maintenance treatments possibly required.
Why Laser Hair Removal at Willis Cosmetic Surgery
Laser hair removal with Dr. Zachary Willis can reduce unwanted hair on your body and face, offering a longer-lasting solution than traditional methods like shaving, waxing, or depilatory creams. The laser targets and destroys hair follicles, reducing hair growth over time.
With each session, hair regrowth is slower, and hair comes back finer and lighter. Most people achieve permanent hair reduction after several treatments.
Each laser pulse takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. Small areas, such as the upper lip, can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, can be treated in an hour or less.
Advances in laser technology have improved the comfort of laser hair removal procedures. Many modern lasers include cooling mechanisms to soothe the skin, making the procedure more comfortable than other methods like waxing.
What Results to Expect With Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal offers a convenient and efficient solution for reducing hair growth over extended periods. Here are the results you can expect from undergoing this treatment:
Reduced Hair Growth
The most significant result of laser hair removal is a marked reduction in hair growth. After completing the recommended number of sessions, you’ll see a significant decrease in hair density and an increase in the delay of hair regrowth.
Smoother Skin
With the reduction or elimination of hair, the treated areas will generally appear smoother and more uniform, enhancing overall skin texture.
Improved Confidence & Comfort
Many patients report an increase in self-confidence and a decrease in the inconvenience associated with routine shaving and waxing.
Permanent Hair Reduction
While laser hair removal often does not permanently eliminate hair, it does lead to a permanent reduction in the number of hairs. The hairs that do regrow tend to be finer and lighter in color.
Reduced Ingrown Hairs
Unlike waxing or shaving, laser hair removal significantly reduces the occurrence of ingrown hairs. This is a vital benefit if you’re prone to skin irritation or have sensitive skin.
Time Efficiency
Each session of laser hair removal with Dr. Willis is relatively quick, depending on the size of the treated area. Large areas like the legs or back can be treated in about an hour.
Precision in Treatment
Laser hair removal can selectively target unwanted hairs without harming the nearby skin. This precision is especially useful for treating sensitive or small areas such as the upper lip, bikini line, and eyebrows.
