Dr. Clevens | How long does laser hair removal last?

Dr. Clevens: Let's talk about how long laser hair removal lasts. First, a better term to laser hair removal would really be laser hair reduction. Because laser hair reduction or laser hair removal permanently reduces a number of hairs growing in a given region.

The way laser hair removal works is that the laser is only able to affect the hair that is growing at any one time. And that any one time, only about a third of our hair is growing in a given region. The rest of the hair is at rest. With each session, the laser is affecting only the hairs that are in the growth phase. Many patients find that in just 68 treatments, they have a wonderful level of hair reduction in the region treated. That hair reduction is indeed permanent.

As to how many sessions it will take, that varies from individual to individual. Generally, individuals with darker hair may find and will take more sessions to achieve permanent hair reduction than patients who are more fair-complected. But the results achieved are indeed permanent.

About Clevens Face and Body Specialists
Clevens Face and Body Specialists is a plastic surgery group and Medispa founded by Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS. A graduate of Yale, Harvard and the University of Michigan, Dr. Clevens is Brevard’s double-board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has served patients in the Central Florida area and beyond for more than 25 years. With offices in Melbourne and Merritt Island, Clevens Face and Body Specialists also offers Breast and Body Plastic Surgery, Botox and fillers, permanent hair restoration, laser treatments, nonsurgical body contouring, laser hair removal, skin cancer care and medical-grade skin care. The practice helps patient’s look and feel their best by offering comprehensive care delivered by a team of specialists. Known for leading the way with innovation, community giving and excellence in patient care, Clevens Face and Body Specialists was named one of the nation’s top healthcare firms in the 2018 American Business Awards.

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