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About Laser Hair Removal

Hair on your body doesn’t need to be a “fact of life.” Laser hair removal is a solution to unwanted hair. The Exquisite You offers laser hair removal treatments to men and women living in or near Portland Oregon area.  Unwanted hair is a common problem. Frequent hair removal tasks including shaving, depilatories, plucking, and waxing can be time consuming inconvenient and often painful.  At best, these methods offer only temporary results some only a few hours.

Free yourself from the constant need to shave and wax unwanted facial and body hair and feel your best.  [Laser/Light-Based] technology has brought us a permanent solution to remove unwanted hair, leaving skin feeling smooth and healthy. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, laser hair removal is the 3rd  most performed non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the USA. We can help you get to the root of the problem with our state-of-the-art Icon™ system.

[Laser/Light-Based] hair removal gives you effective, permanent hair reduction anywhere on your 

body including the face, legs, back, underarms or bikini line. Treatments are quick and easy 

letting you get back to your everyday activities.



How Laser Hair Removal Works

 To understand how laser hair removal works, it’s helpful to understand how your hair grows. Below is an overview and how this technology is uniquely able to permanently reduce unwanted hair.  Hair grows from deep within hair follicles, which are embedded in the skin. Hair does not grow continuously, but in a three-phase cycle.   

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Phases of Hair Growth

Anagen Phase

Catagen Phase

Catagen Phase

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This phase is where the hair actively grows which typically lasts for several months and is the best phase for laser hair removal.

Catagen Phase

Catagen Phase

Catagen Phase

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 During this brief phase, the hair bulb regresses and begins to shrink.

Telogen Phase

Catagen Phase

Telogen Phase

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The final phase is a resting phase which lasts a few months. During this phase, the hair is released from the follicle and once complete, the hair will restart at the Anagen or growth phase.


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The Science

During laser hair removal, the device emits light energy that travels through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and hair shaft. Pigments are the substances that give skin and hair its color. This energy damages the hair follicle, which impairs its ability to grow.   

Hair follicles that are in the anagen, or active growth phase, have more pigment and absorb more energy, and typically respond best to treatments. For this reason, it takes multiple treatments to achieve the best results – it’s important to “catch” your hair in this active growth phase when you are receiving treatments. 


What To Expect On The Day Of Treatment 

We suggest shaving prior to your consultation and minimizing sun exposure if you would like to get started the same day as your consultation. Typically, there is little to no down time after treatments, and the treatment is so quick and easy, patients can come on their lunch breaks.  

Before the device is used, a gel is applied to your skin where you will receive treatment. You will also be provided eye shields to protect yourself from the light during treatment. The treatment will begin with the provider guiding the Icon™ handpiece over the treatment area. You will feel cooling while the handpiece is gliding over the treatment area to provide a comfortable session. You may also feel a slight rubber-band like snapping when the energy is being delivered into your skin and hair follicles. This sensation disappears almost immediately, and treatments take just minutes depending on the size of the area.  

After the treatment, the gel will be removed and a cooling gel may be applied to your skin. Bandages and ointments are not necessary after hair removal due to the nature of the treatments being so minimally invasive. For a few days after your treatment, you may feel like you have a mild sunburn but can resume all your normal day to day activities immediately following treatment. 


If you are a [Laser/Light-based] hair removal patient, please be aware of the following:

 Shave the area being treated prior to your appointment.

 6 weeks before and in between your treatment sessions, discontinue all waxing, plucking, and tweezing on the areas receiving treatment.

 4 weeks prior to your appointment, discontinue excessive UV exposure, tanning and tanning beds and tanning creams on the areas receiving treatment.


Post Treatment Instructions For [Laser/Light-Based] Hair Removal

 A mild sunburn-like sensation is expected. This usually lasts 2-24 hours but can persist up to 72 hours. Mild swelling and redness may accompany this, but it usually resolves in 2-3 days.

 Avoid sun exposure on the treated area and use a sunscreen SPF 45 or greater at all times throughout the course of treatment and for 4-6 weeks after your last treatment.

 Appearance of hair growth or stubble will continue for 7-30 days post-treatment. This is not new hair growth, but treated hairs being expelled from the skin.

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FAQ's

What areas can [laser/light-based] hair removal treat?

Our Icon™ technology can remove hair from almost anywhere on the body including faces, backs, chests, arms, underarms, bikini, and legs. 

Am I a good candidate for this Lase hair removal?

Icon™ can be safely used on all skin types from very light skin to very dark skin. It is most effective on individuals with dark hair. Candidates with very light or gray hair are not ideal. However, we will determine if you are a good candidate for laser hair removal based on a variety of factors during your consultation.  

Can this technology get rid of all of my unwanted hair?

Hair follicles are continually cycling through three phases: anagen or growth phase, catagen or transitional phase, and telogen or resting phase.  Hair is most susceptible to laser hair removal while in the anagen phase. Because of this timing, it’s not possible for any laser treatment to achieve 100% hair removal, but it is possible to significantly reduce the number of growing hairs by as much as 85% and in some cases can be considered permanent hair removal. Multiple treatments can be administered for maximum results.   

Is laser hair removal permanent?

Laser hair removal can be considered permanent hair removal in most cases. After treatment, the hair follicles within the anagen phase that were damaged are permanently unable to produce new hairs, or can produce only very thin, tiny hairs that are virtually invisible.  

What will laser hair removal feel like?

Most people feel only a slight momentary “snap” like a rubber band at the treatment site during laser hair removal or an IPL hair removal.

How many treatments will I need?

Since your hair grows in 3 stages, several treatments are needed to affect all of the unwanted hair.  The number of treatments can vary between individuals, depending on the amount of hair, the area to be treated, skin color, hair color and hair coarseness. Typically 4 – 6 treatments are needed but this will depend on a number of factors including your type of hair. One of our providers can give you a more specific treatment plan during your consultation. 

How far apart are treatment sessions?

It depends on which area is being treated. In general, face, underarms, arms, and bikini are about 4-6 weeks apart. Back, chest, and legs are about 8-10 weeks apart. 

Can I shave in between sessions?

Yes. In fact, the area needs to be freshly shaved before your treatment session. You may shave the area the day before laser hair removal or the day of the treatment before coming in for your session. You should not wax or pluck the hairs between treatments. 

How quickly will I recover?

You can resume regular daily activities immediately following laser hair removal.


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