Center for Plastic Surgery

Center for Plastic Surgery

Lowell General Surgery Center
at Drum Hill
Center for Plastic Surgery
10 Research Place, Suite 202
North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Tel (978) 275-9440
Fax (978) 275-9470

Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal Using the LightSheerâ„¢ Diode Laser

You may be surprised to learn that just about your entire body is covered with hair. Because most of this hair is fine and pale, it usually isn’t visible to the naked eye. But when darker, coarser hair appears in unwanted places, both men and women now have a better solution – Laser Hair Removal. Men are often bothered by excess hair on the back, shoulders, chest, or ears, or may be bothered by a condition called pseudofollicullitis barbae, a chronic inflammatory condition in hair bearing areas such as the beard of the face. Certainly women can enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal by treating unwanted hair in areas like the face, neck, abdomen, back, breast, arms or underarms, legs and bikini area.

Laser Hair RemovalIn the past, the usual remedies for unwanted hair were plucking, shaving, waxing, or chemical depilatories. Some are painful, some are messy, and all are only temporary. While electrolysis can be effective, it can be slow and uncomfortable. Laser Hair Removal using the LightSheerâ„¢ Diode Laser is a more effective solution, specifically designed to remove unwanted hair faster, with less discomfort, and more reliably than all these other methods.



Our LightSheer™ Diode Laser is the world’s most advanced treatment for effective removal of unwanted hair. Depending on your needs, most body areas and skin types can be treated with this state-of-the-art technology. This system was designed from the ground up for effective hair removal, providing unsurpassed safety and efficacy, reliability, and ease-of-use. The light emitted by the laser is well absorbed by the pigment located in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, just long enough to vaporize the pigment, disabling numerous follicles at a time to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s regrowth. The patented Chill Tip™ hand piece actively cools before, during, and after treatment pulses to minimize discomfort and enable the use of higher treatment fluences.

What you can expect: A thorough consultation with one of our Medical Estheticians, Certified in Laser Hair Removal will help you determine if Laser Hair Removal is right for you. They will answer all your questions and perform a test spot with our laser. The length of a laser session may take a few minutes to an hour depending on the size of the area being treated. Because the laser tends to treat hair follicles that are in the active growth phase, anywhere from 4-6 treatments may be required to disable hair follicles that subsequently enter this growth phase. The treatment is very tolerable and feels a bit like a mild snap of a rubber band and may cause a slight tingling sensation after the treatment. Although most patients tolerate the procedure well, some areas of the body are more sensitive than others and topical anesthetic may be an option. The appearance of the treated area immediately after a laser session will vary from patient to patient depending on the extent of the treatment and the skin type. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minor. They may include redness and swelling, which disappear in a short time. Most people return to normal activity right away. While most skin types can be treated, it is best to avoid the sun during treatment sessions and treating un-tanned skin allows for the safer use of higher energies with faster results.


Benefits

Safely and effectively treats unwanted hair on all skin types.

This non-invasive, gentle technique eliminates undesirable hair from all parts of the body.

Safe and effective treatment of pseudofollicullitis barbae, a chronic inflammatory condition in hair bearing areas
seen particularly in ethnic skin types.

Treats larger areas effectively because it removes more than one hair at a time.

Minimal discomfort.

Replaces waxing, electrolysis and razors.

Immediate return to normal activities.

Dr. Eliopoulos founded the Center for Plastic Surgery in 2000 and since then she has been committed to providing the highest quality of comprehensive cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery in her state-of-the-art medical facility. Dr. Eliopoulos offers aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body with an emphasis on beautiful, natural looking results.

This Website will introduce you to our plastic surgery services and the supportive atmosphere you will find at our center. When you are ready, we look forward to meeting with you personally and discussing how we might help you to achieve your goals.
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