Laser Hair Removal
Cultura Cosmetic Dermatology and Laser Center, considered the top laser hair removal center in the U.S., maintains an inventory of 12 hair removal lasers as part of the hair removal system for men and women.
Most of Dr. Battle’s 3 ½ year laser research at Harvard focused on laser hair removal. His laser hair removal research at Harvard pioneered the ability to safely and effectively treat all skin colors regardless of ethnicity so that patients of color no longer have to resort to having to use hair removal electrolysis which can create dark spots and scars.
Cultura has expertise in all types of permanent hair removal procedures, including unwanted facial hair, hair on the arms, legs, breast, bikini line and permanent hair removal on the back.
While most facilities continue to treat hair removal with the “one size fits all” laser hair removal philosophy, Cultura dermatologists tailor hair removal treatment plans based on the patient’s skin color, ethnicity, tan level, skin sensitivity, hair diameter and hair color.
Physicians choose from among one dozen hair removal systems (including Alexandrite, Diode, Nd:YAG & IPL) to make sure the patient receives optimal treatment.
As Dr. Battle continues training physicians (nationally and internationally) in the use of lasers for hair epilation, the staff at Cultura, under his direction, continues to be most current in the latest tools, techniques and procedures.
Dr. Battle often states during his teaching lectures that “permanent results can be achieved by combining laser and skin expertise, with the right laser, and the right hair.” Again, this is why it is crucial to choose your experts wisely.
Because of this, Dr. Battle and Cultura’s staff have become trusted resources for patients who have become dissatisfied and discontent with their laser hair removal results at other practices. While most practices describe their procedures as “permanent hair reduction”, Cultura has a worldwide reputation for permanent hair removal. Again, it is crucial to choose your experts wisely. Cultura takes pride in its laser hair removal expertise.
How does laser hair removal work?
Lasers can be used for black hair removal, brown hair removal but are not effective for blond hair removal, gray hair removal or white hair removal. Common areas treated are facial hair removal, arm & leg hair removal, bikini line, Brazilian bikini (Brazilian wax). Cultura's treatments include laser hair removal for women and laser hair removal for men. Laser hair removal cost is based on the site treated and costs range from $150 for smaller areas to $500-$700 for larger areas.
Laser hair removal is achieved by shining a laser light, like a flashlight, over the hairy area. The pigment in the hair shaft absorbs the light; the light absorbed by the black hair shaft is naturally converted to heat which destroys the hair follicle. To permanently destroy hair, a minimum of 8 monthly treatments are generally required. (The exact number of treatments required cannot be predicted in advance because individual hormones and hair types differ.)
The treatment feels like little rubber bands popping - it's not painful, just irritating. But no lingering discomfort remains once the treatment is finished. Laser hair removal is a very fast treatment taking less than 30 minutes to treat a patient's full face and neck area and 10-15 minutes for underarms and bikini line. There are no temporary or transient skin changes or recovery period, including no post-treatment redness, swelling, or change in skin color. You can return to work or have lunch with friends or colleagues immediately after treatment without anyone knowing you were treated.
One of the value added properties of laser hair removal is that dark spots and texture changes patients may experience from ingrown hair, improve dramatically as a result of laser hair removal.
Patients who have suffered from pigment and texture changes in the past are as ecstatic about the improvement they notice in their skin color and texture as they are about permanent hair removal.