Laser Hair Removal

Are you tired of plucking, shaving, and waxing unwanted body and facial hair? At PritiSkin, we offer a better solution. We provide permanent hair removal procedures in Chicago, IL, to efficiently deal with unwanted hair. Our technicians are trained to use two methods, based on skin tone, to permanently remove your hair.

Treatment

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures in the U.S. It beams highly concentrated light into hair follicles. Pigment in the follicles absorb the light, which destroys the hair. Lasers can selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin undamaged. Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. The laser can treat an area approximately the size of a quarter every second. Small areas such as the upper lip can be treated in less than a minute, and large areas, such as the back or legs, may take up to an hour. The lasers used in our offices can safely and effectively treat all skin types.

Safe for all skin tones, our lasers can permanently reduce the appearance of hair.

What Areas Can be Treated?

Lasers are useful for removing unwanted hair from these approved body areas:

Face (eye brows, cheeks, sideburns, upper lip, lower face etc.)
Chin
Neck (front and/or back)
Under Arm (forearms, upper bicep, and/or arm pit)
Hands & Fingers
Back (full or lower)
Chest
Breasts
Legs (thighs, knee and lower including toes)
Bikini line/Brazillian
Buttocks

What Will Treatment Consist of?

Depending on the laser or light source used, you and our esthetician will need to wear appropriate eye protection. It will also be necessary to protect the outer layers of your skin with a cold gel or special cooling device. This will help the laser light penetrate the skin. Next, she will give a pulse of light to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions. When the procedure is completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams or lotions, or cold water to ease any discomfort. You may schedule your next treatment four to six weeks later. You’ll get treatments until hair stops growing.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

Most patients have permanent hair reduction after an average of 4 to 12 sessions depending on the area.

For a day or two afterward, the treated area of your skin will look and feel like it’s sunburned. Cool compresses and moisturizers may help. If your face was treated, you can wear makeup the next day.

How do I Care for my Skin Post-Treatment?

You should avoid sun exposure for six weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely. Make sure you are applying sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 daily. Lasered skin is vulnerable to direct sunlight and may be prone to darkening. This is especially important in those with dark skin. You’ll also want to avoid heat treatment like hot showers, steam rooms and saunas for at least 24-48 hours.

Treatment Options

ClearScan YAG

This procedure is well established as being efficacious in hair reduction. It is proven to be safe and effective on all skin types (Fitzpatrick I-VI and tanned skin)..

Forever Bare BBL

Traditionally, devices for permanent hair removal apply all of their energy to any given area all at once. By sending multiple lower fluency pulses at a higher repetition rate, Forever Bare BBL provides a treatment that is safe, fast, effective, and comfortable. The technology allows for a more even heating of hair follicles and minimizes missed areas that can occur with traditional methods.

When planning your laser hair removal treatment, our team will decide on which method is right for you based on skin tone, hair color, and hair texture. We will then develop a personalized package to ensure that you get the best results possible. Contact us to learn more about our permanent hair removal solutions or to request an appointment with our team.