Laser Hair Removal with Lightsheer Laser in Downtown Toronto
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Lightsheer™ Diode Laser - The Gold Standard and the World Recognized Laser for Hair Removal |
At Lege Artis we can offer our clients the best laser hair removal in Toronto! Why are we so confident? Because we are the only laser hair removal clinic in Toronto to have a European Dermatologist with over 20 years of experience performing the laser hair removal treatments and the LightSheer™ system - the Gold Standard in laser hair removal.
The LightSheer™ laser system was designed from the ground up for effective laser hair removal, providing unsurpassed safety and efficacy. Both in rigorous scientific trials as well as extensive clinical practice, LightSheer™ system has emerged as the world recognized "Gold Standard" in laser hair removal.
The laser was developed in 1994 and the first hair removal study began in July 1996. The FDA cleared the device for treatments in December 1997. The FDA then granted it's claim for permanent hair reduction in April 1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000 person study a better than 50% permanent hair removal after only 3 treatments!
As of today this machine still remains unsurpassed as the best laser for hair removal being the most effective and preferred device and a big favourite among both practitioners and clients who experienced the difference.
The LightSheer™ laser system was designed from the ground up for effective laser hair removal, providing unsurpassed safety and efficacy. Both in rigorous scientific trials as well as extensive clinical practice, LightSheer™ system has emerged as the world recognized "Gold Standard" in laser hair removal.
The laser was developed in 1994 and the first hair removal study began in July 1996. The FDA cleared the device for treatments in December 1997. The FDA then granted it's claim for permanent hair reduction in April 1999 after it demonstrated in a 3000 person study a better than 50% permanent hair removal after only 3 treatments!
As of today this machine still remains unsurpassed as the best laser for hair removal being the most effective and preferred device and a big favourite among both practitioners and clients who experienced the difference.
Please note that we do not currently accept new clients for this service. However we still continue offering this service to the existing clients to finish their projects.
FAQs
How many treatments will I need?
Most clients will require a minimum of 6-8 treatments. Sometimes satisfactory results can be achieved with as little as 4-6 sessions.
Clients with finer hair and/or darker skin may require more treatments. For darker skin types appropriate energy settings are generally lower to prevent damage to the epidermis therefore some extra sessions may be required to complete the treatment.
Finer and lighter hair do not absorb the laser light as effectively as darker coarser hair. Therefore this type of hair will require also more than typical number of treatments.
If you suffer from a hormonal imbalance your treatments may be ongoing since certain hormones are known to stimulate the development of unusually coarse dark hair in the areas where fine 'baby" hair is typical.
Clients with finer hair and/or darker skin may require more treatments. For darker skin types appropriate energy settings are generally lower to prevent damage to the epidermis therefore some extra sessions may be required to complete the treatment.
Finer and lighter hair do not absorb the laser light as effectively as darker coarser hair. Therefore this type of hair will require also more than typical number of treatments.
If you suffer from a hormonal imbalance your treatments may be ongoing since certain hormones are known to stimulate the development of unusually coarse dark hair in the areas where fine 'baby" hair is typical.
How long should I wait between treatments?
Waiting time may be different for different people. In general the hair growth cycle (see below) for the face and neck areas is shorter than that for the body areas so it is recommended to repeat treatments after 6 weeks for neck and face areas and 8-10 weeks for body areas.
How do I manage my hair between laser treatments?
Once you start laser hair removal treatments with LightSheer™ you should not have much hair to manage since it sheds gradually during the weeks following each session. However if you need to, shaving or trimming is fine. Do not wax, tweeze or thread hair between your treatments. These methods remove hair from the follicle so it will not yet grow back and be present at the time of your next laser hair removal appointment therefore those hair follicles will not be treated. We do not recommend to use depilatory creams since they can irritate the skin.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT AFTER TREATMENT?
The appearance of the treated area following treatment varies from client to client. During the treatment, some hairs will shed from the follicle immediately, while the remaining will shed in the following weeks. Some redness and swelling around the hair follicle may appear immediately after the treatment. It is a welcome sign, indicating the follicle’s response to the treatment and usually goes away from within several hours to up to 3 days.
When will I see results?
Multiple treatments are required to achieve permanent hair reduction. This is due to the increased effect of the laser on hair in the early growth stage (anagen). Not all the hairs are in the same phase at a given time. Typically, clients see hair reduction after their first session. The degree of hair reduction varies from person to person depending on their skin type, hair colour, thickness of the hair, density of the hair growth, area treated.
What is hair growth cycle?
Human hair growth cycle consists of several phases: Anagen, Catagen and Telogen.
Anagen phase is the active growth phase when human hair contains the most amount of melanin (dark pigment) and is actively growing from the root cells located at the bottom of the hair follicles. From scientific studies we learned that human skin contains approximately 20-30% of Anagen hair at a time, and only these Anagen phase hair is permanently affected during each laser treatment.
Catagen and Telogen phase hair will be affected temporarily. However, by the next laser session this may change - the hair follicles that were in Catagen and Telogen phases during previous sessions may change to Anagen phase and can be treated effectively.
This biological process of human hair growth is the most important reason why several sessions are required to achieve desired result.
Anagen phase is the active growth phase when human hair contains the most amount of melanin (dark pigment) and is actively growing from the root cells located at the bottom of the hair follicles. From scientific studies we learned that human skin contains approximately 20-30% of Anagen hair at a time, and only these Anagen phase hair is permanently affected during each laser treatment.
Catagen and Telogen phase hair will be affected temporarily. However, by the next laser session this may change - the hair follicles that were in Catagen and Telogen phases during previous sessions may change to Anagen phase and can be treated effectively.
This biological process of human hair growth is the most important reason why several sessions are required to achieve desired result.
Contraindications
Laser treatment is contraindicated for clients who:
Please note that the diode laser is recommended for lighter skin types (I-V on Fitzpatrick scale). We recommend that clients with darker skin types (V-VI on Fitzpatrick scale) explore different technology, such as Nd:Yag type lasers.
- have a history of abnormal response to sunlight
- use photosensitizing medications
- have used isotretinoin (Accutane) within the last 6 months
- are pregnant
- have medical conditions that may affect wound healing
- have active infections and/or compromised immune systems
- arrive feeling unwell, having symptom of a cold/flu, runny nose, fever, presenting with a cold sore or shingles
- have tanned skin
Please note that the diode laser is recommended for lighter skin types (I-V on Fitzpatrick scale). We recommend that clients with darker skin types (V-VI on Fitzpatrick scale) explore different technology, such as Nd:Yag type lasers.
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About Tanning
Tan is produced by developing extra melanin pigment in the skin stimulated by the UV radiation. The laser light is absorbed by melanin whether it is in the hair or in the skin. Thus tanned skin will absorb more energy from the laser than untanned skin. It translates into higher risk of side effects. We do not treat clients with recent tan. Residual tan may be treated, however the energy of the laser will have to be reduced. It will translate itself into more treatments.
To have the most effective and safe treatment it is ideal that you do not have a tan prior to treatment. Protect yourself by wearing a reputable sunblock with SPF30 or higher and if possible cover the treatment area with the clothes. If you do have a tan — either from sun exposure or sunless tanning products — wait until the tan fades completely before undergoing laser hair removal. Please visit our blog for a few tips on sun safety.
We noted that there is a common misconception in regards to safety of tanning. For some reasons quite a few clients are convinced that the in-door tanning is somehow safer than exposure to the sun's UV. Please visit our blog to learn more about indoor tanning.
To have the most effective and safe treatment it is ideal that you do not have a tan prior to treatment. Protect yourself by wearing a reputable sunblock with SPF30 or higher and if possible cover the treatment area with the clothes. If you do have a tan — either from sun exposure or sunless tanning products — wait until the tan fades completely before undergoing laser hair removal. Please visit our blog for a few tips on sun safety.
We noted that there is a common misconception in regards to safety of tanning. For some reasons quite a few clients are convinced that the in-door tanning is somehow safer than exposure to the sun's UV. Please visit our blog to learn more about indoor tanning.
Lege Artis® Laser Hair Removal Clinical Results
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Thick and dense hair growth in males is usually addressed with shaving. In sensitive skin types shaving leads to irritation and sometimes, to ingrown hair. Laser Hair Removal allows to avoid shaving-related irritation and skin damage.
Laser Hair Removal results on the underarm area on a female client Fitzpatrick type IV. Photos: before and at 5 months follow-up after 6 sessions. The pictures show the unshaven areas, which allows to see the true amount of the hair.
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Unwanted hair often represents a problem. But some hair removal methods can themselves create problems. That is especially true when irritating procedures, such as tweezing become a part of daily routine. Daily tweezing can irritate and damage the skin, leading to a situation shown on the "before" photo above. It shows pigmentation, skin thickening and scarring related to a prolonged and repeated tweezing of the hair in a female client. A series of LightSheer™ laser hair removal procedures not only removed unwanted hair, but also allowed the skin to heal and the pigmentation to fade away.
Results after a series of LightSheer Laser Hair Removal sessions in a male client, Fitzpatrick type II.
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