Treatments

Safire Medical Spa uses the Diode 810 laser to perform permanent hair reduction, aka Laser Hair Removal, in a safe and effective manner. Any body area can be treated. Laser light passes through your skin and is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle to permanently reduce hair growth in the targeted area.

• Reduction - 6 treatments
• Maintenance - not necessary

How does laser hair removal work?

A pulse of laser light penetrates into the skin and delivers the energy at the root of the hair, destroying the hair follicle while protecting the surrounding skin.

What areas can be treated?

All areas of the body can be treated, except around the eyes.

How long does the procedure take?

It depends on the area being treated. It will take typically up to 15 minutes to treat the underarms and up to an hour for legs.

Is it painful?

While some areas can be more sensitive than others, most individuals describe the feeling as a slight stinging or tingling sensation. If needed, clients can also request a topical anesthetic to be applied prior to treatment.

How many treatments are required?

Hair grows in multiple cycles, therefore, several treatments are necessary. The number of treatments depends on type of hair and location, roughly 5-8 treatments. Treatments are usually performed 4-8 weeks apart, at your convenience, right in our Richmond, Indiana office.

Are there any side effects?

Side effects are minimal and are generally limited to a slight redness of the skin which should not persist for more than a few hours.

Do you have to shave prior to treatment?

The area of treatment needs to be shaved, no plucking or tweezing.

Is it permanent?

Clinical studies have demonstrated a permanent reduction in hair numbers after each treatment. However, there are variables such as hormones, medication, ethnicity, metabolism and certain genetic factors that may affect permanent hair reduction.