Dr. Amy Krachman offers laser hair removal using the advanced CoolGlide^® laser system by CUTERA, a safe and effective solution for all skin types, including darker skin tones. This cosmetic procedure is designed for the temporary removal of unwanted body hair and provides a non-invasive, reliable method to address this common concern.

The CoolGlide^® system uses concentrated light technology to target and prevent the growth of unwanted hair on any area of the body, including the face, underarms, back, legs, and more sensitive regions such as the chest and bikini area. Popular treatment areas include the upper lip and chin, making this a versatile option for both large and small areas of the body.

Laser hair removal with CoolGlide^® is a convenient and time-saving alternative to daily shaving, tweezing, waxing, and other temporary methods. This advanced technology ensures a comfortable and effective treatment experience, allowing you to enjoy smoother skin with fewer maintenance needs.

Laser hair removal is an advanced technique that uses heat and light to effectively damage hair follicles, reducing or delaying future hair growth. The process begins with a concentrated beam of light (laser) emitted at specific wavelengths, which is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. This absorption of light energy converts into heat, which then travels down the hair shaft to reach and destroy the hair follicle; the structure responsible for hair growth.

As the heat targets the pigment, it selectively destroys the cells within the follicle, inhibiting its ability to produce new hair. This process, known as selective photothermolysis, is particularly effective on darker hair, which contains more pigment and absorbs more heat.

Following treatment, the damaged hair follicles gradually shed the treated hair over the course of two to four weeks. Because laser hair removal is a non- invasive procedure, it effectively targets hair without making any cuts or incisions in the skin. The result is smoother, hair-free skin without the need for daily maintenance like shaving, tweezing, or waxing.

Your visit starts with a simple consultation where we look at the area, your skin tone, and your hair pattern so we can choose the safest and most effective settings. Before your appointment, we ask that you shave the area within 24 hours and avoid waxing, plucking, or tweezing for several weeks, since the laser needs the hair root present to work. Tanned or recently sun exposed skin should wait, and we’ll walk you through all of this so you feel prepared.

During the treatment, a cool handpiece glides over the skin and sends energy down to the follicle. Most people describe the sensation as a quick snap and feel very little afterward. You leave with the same amount of hair you came in with, since the hair needs time to release. Over the next 10 to 14 days, those hairs shed on their own and new growth becomes finer and lighter with each session.

Most areas take a series of treatments, spaced several weeks apart, to catch each growth cycle. With every visit, hair becomes sparser and slower to return, until the skin feels continuously smoother with far less maintenance.

Right after treatment, the skin can look a little pink and sometimes a bit bumpy, almost like mosquito bites around each hair follicle. This is normal and usually settles over the next few hours or days. Some mild itching is also common as the follicles calm down. It’s important to avoid exercise, hot showers, saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for the first 24 to 48 hours because heat and sweat can irritate the area while it’s sensitive.

The hair you see immediately after treatment is the same hair you walked in with because the laser works by disabling the follicle, not removing the hair itself. Over the next one to two weeks, those hairs will shed on their own. As the growth cycles continue, new hairs come in finer and lighter until eventually there’s very little left.

Since hair grows in stages, multiple sessions are needed to catch each follicle at the right time. We’ll guide you on timing and how many treatments are realistically needed for your goals. Between visits, protect the area from sun exposure and use a broad spectrum SPF daily. Over time, the reduction becomes more noticeable and far easier to maintain, with smoother skin and less day to day upkeep.

Along with laser hair removal, Dermalogic offers a variety of laser-based skincare services, such as laser acne treatments, laser scar therapy, and laser skin rejuvenation. Many patients have different types of cosmetic concerns that require different solutions.

In addition to laser hair removal and other laser treatments, there are other cosmetic treatments available to enhance your appearance, such as Botox^® and other wrinkle relaxers. These are injectables that target dynamic wrinkles. For patients who want to add volume to address etched in static wrinkles, or to plump or define areas of the face, we provide dermal fillers, including hyaluronic acid-based fillers such as Juvéderm^® and Restylane^®, and collagen-stimulating Sculptra^®. Dr. Krachman and her team will help you choose the best treatments for you to get natural-looking, stunning results.