Laser Hair Removal near Lexington, KY

At Lexington Tattoo Removal, we are more than just laser tattoo removal - we offer all sorts of laser treatment options. One of our most popular services is laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is a simple and relatively pain-free process that helps remove unwanted body hair. Our services are available for your entire body, from head to toe.

At Lexington Tattoo Removal, we have a team of specialists who are trained and certified with our laser removal systems. They are there to walk you through every step of the process. When you arrive at our location, a specialist will meet with you to explain the process and review your hair removal goals. They will then calculate the plan for your treatment based on the area where you want permanent hair removal. Once the plan has been agreed upon, we can begin treatment immediately. We strive to ensure all our clients feel comfortable, safe, and satisfied with their service.

Step 1 - Prepare for Laser Hair Removal

You should take several steps to prepare for your laser hair removal appointment. There are also a few criteria that clients must meet in order to qualify for our permanent hair removal.

• No Accutane within the last six months
• No epilation, tweezing or waxing for 4-6 weeks before laser hair treatment
• No sun exposure for at least four weeks before treatment
• Photosensitive medications like antibiotics need to be out of your system at least one week before laser hair removal
• Stop using retinol, salicylic acid, and photosensitive topicals for at least five days before treatment
• Thoroughly shave the area that will be treated
• Completely remove makeup and self-tanner in the area that will be treated
• Clients cannot be pregnant or nursing
• Clients cannot have open lesions like herpes or cold sores in the treatment area
  

Step 2 - The Laser Hair Removal Procedure

The first step in the process is to cool the skin. We use a Zimmer Cryo to keep your skin at temperatures as low as negative 22 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the area is cooled, the laser is applied to the hair follicles. The melanin concentrated in the hair absorbs the laser light and converts it to heat. Laser hair removal causes permanent thermal damage to the hair follicles, so they will no longer produce hair.

Laser hair removal is only effective on actively growing, anagen hair. On average, about 30% of your hair is actively growing at any given time. As a result, some of the hair follicles will remain undamaged after your initial treatment. We recommend a minimum of six treatments to achieve permanent hair removal. Your hair type and color can also affect the amount of permanent hair removal that happens with each treatment.

Step 3 - Laser Hair Removal Aftercare

Directly following your session, you will notice red bumps in the laser hair treatment area. These bumps should go away in a couple of hours. If you are experiencing additional irritation, we have partnered with Ebanel to offer a topical numbing cream that can help with irritation. It usually takes about two weeks for the hair to fall out after treatment, and you will want to avoid sun exposure for at least four weeks. After the laser-treated hair has fallen out, the hair that was not actively growing during treatment will start to grow back in. Each successive treatment will damage more and more hair follicles until all of the hair is gone.

Why Choose Lexington Tattoo Removal for Laser Hair Removal Treatments?

Many places offer laser hair removal services, but what sets us apart is that our team is made up of certified laser removal specialists. Although laser removal has become more commonplace over the last few years, we still highly recommend being treated by a specialist. Without a proper technique, severe skin irritation and even damage can occur. At Lexington Tattoo Removal, laser removals are our specialty, and we guarantee your safety, comfort, and satisfaction.

Contact Us for Laser Hair Removal

Our Certified Laser Removal Specialists would love to show you what laser hair removal could do for you. We also offer laser tattoo removal services, including microblading reversals. If you want to know more, you can contact us to schedule a free consultation or visit our clinic. The Lexington Tattoo Removal clinic is located across the street from the Fayette Mall in Lexington, Kentucky. Our superior service and products draw clients from a wide radius, and we proudly serve the surrounding area, including the rest of Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, and Tennessee. We look forward to working with you.