The Laser Hair Removal Center has developed a unique method to permanently reduce facial and body hair.  Laser Hair Removal is a tremendous treatment to rid yourself of unwanted, embarrassing hair on basically any body part for men and women. Laser Hair removal treatments are much faster than all other methods and lasers. The laser can pulse various times per second across the surface of the skin. Each "pulse" of light disables a large numbers of hair follicles. A laser treats any "active" follicles, even if the hair has not yet reached the surface of the skin, or even if the hair shaft is not straight - including in-grown hairs.

The number of sessions will vary for each individual. During your treatment, the laser will disable those follicles in the "active" phase of the growth cycle. Since follicles go through "active" and "dormant" phases, additional sessions will be required once the "dormant" follicles become "active". For this reason, various treatments are required.
Laser hair removal has come into the forefront for permanent removal of unwanted body hair. Many men and women have discovered this method for treating unwanted body hair in all areas such as the face, back, chest, underarms, bikini areas, shoulders, and legs. The energy of the Alexandrite and Diode lasers concentrates on the melanin of the hair shafts and follicles. It converts into heat and disables the follicles impairing hair growth.
Many patients ask how effective is it, does it reduce the hair growth, and how many treatments does it take. Our research has shown that on average patients realize as much as an 85% after a serious of regularly scheduled treatments. Because every patient will have different anatomic variations (i.e. skin tone, hair color and density), multiple treatments are necessary to see a significant reduction in hair growth. Laser hair removal is the most advanced, effective, safest, fastest and most cost effective to permanently remove hair.

As a consumer we feel you should be looking at 3 areas (Price, Laser Technician and the physical laser performing the treatment).  Price is always important but results are what we desire.  Our trained laser technicians will personally design a program for you to obtain your desired results.  The bottom line is that you should be pricing your treatment based upon the physical laser.  The Laser Hair Removal Center utilizes the #1 laser family in the world and we back up our treatments by offering our customers the lowest price laser guarantee in the Valley. 
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What you need to know

We are the only company in Eastern Pennsylvania with the NEW Super Long Pulse Alexandrite laser and Diode/RF laser.  The NEW Super Long Pulse Duration Alexandrite is and has been the "Gold Standard" for most skin types to achieve permanent hair removal. We utilize the #1 rated laser family in the world for hair removal with the newest technology.  We have clients coming from New York, New Jersey, Delaware and even Florida to get treated by our laser.  We are the only facility in Eastern Pennsylvania with this specific laser.
What is Super Long Pulse?  It is the speed in which the laser delivers the energy/power to the skin.  The slower the delivery of the energy/power the safer the treatment is to the skin and it allows us to treat darker skin safely with more comfort.  
Why we are the Best, the Absolute Best.
We utilize the #1 rated laser family in the world for hair removal with the newest technology.  We are the only facility in Pennsylvania with this specific laser.
We GUARANTEE the lowest treatment costs.
Free treatments for 1 year with our Premier Package.  We are the only local laser center that makes this offer.  We stand behind our laser treatments and we want our customers to achieve the very best results.
Not all lasers are the same: We suggest that you utilize a laser with a high melanin absorption rate (Alexandrite lasers with new "Super Long Pulse Durations") that is specifically designed for hair removal and has been the Gold Standard in permanent hair removal. Usually multitasking lasers such as traditional IPL's or Yag's have an inferior wavelength for hair removal.  We have an IPL and a Yag at our facility, but due to the poor results they have for hair removal we only use our proven Super Long Pulsed Alexandrite for hair removal.  IPL's are not true lasers and Yag’s have poor melanin absorption for hair removal.
To get the most effective treatment you should be at your lightest natural skin color and the hairs should be dark in color. .
Timing is extremely important: We have 3 cycles of hair growth (Anagen, Catagen and Telegen). Hairs have the best results when treated in only the Anagen stage. You should maintain the treatment intervals that the laser technician has issued for you.  The bottom line is to rid yourself of unwanted body or facial hair in the fastest period of time while spending the least amount of money. 
Why you should not use a Yag laser or IPL's for hair removal.  Traditional IPL's (Intensive Pulsed Light) has always had a very poor rating and results for hair removal.  Yag lasers have very little melanin absorption.  For successful results for permanent hair removal, the laser MUST have high melanin absorption to achieve superior results.  Alexandrite lasers have the highest melanin absorption, followed by diode lasers and then Yag laser.  You should select a laser based upon the highest melanin absorption and safety features, such as Super Long Pulse durations. 
Lasers and IPL's cannot treat Blond, Grey, White or Red hairs, unless the hair has a dark root.
Beware of IPL's and light source machines, they are not true lasers. Don't have high or any expectations.  Beware of IPL's hiding behind new fancy names.  
Most patient will need at least 4-8 treatments to achieve superior results.   
Laser Hair Removal is a reduction process that requires multiple treatments.  We consider successful results between 80-90% permanent reduction of your hair.  You will never be 100% hair free.
You should not tan prior or during your laser treatments. 
When getting laser hair removal our concern is always skin safety first and then hair removal.
The Laser Hair Removal Center is a Physician supervised facility that specializes in Permanent Hair Removal.
Don't always look for the best priced deal. There are many factors for a successful treatment. Spend your money to obtain RESULTS in the shortest period of time while spending the least amount of money in the end.  The most important part of the treatment is the laser itself; this is where you should spend your money.  We utilize the #1 rated laser family in the world for hair removal with the newest technology.  An educated consumer is the best customer. 

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Science of Laser Hair Removal

While some breakthroughs never live up to their reputation, laser hair removal continues to deliver on what it promises. Yet one group of researchers proved a need for improvement in the effectiveness of laser hair removal. The solution was a process that understands the various growth cycles of hair at different places on the body, and the necessity for a more complete treatment regimen. The result is the newest revolution in hair removal. Before you can fully understand the process of laser hair removal, you need to know a few things about hair itself.

To begin with, many things influence hair growth-your age, ethnicity, weight, metabolism, medication, hormones… each play a role in your hair's resilience, thickness and areas of growth. Also, your hair grows in cycles-the active or growth (Anagen) phase, the dormant (Catagen) phase, and the fall-out (Telogen) phase. Medical science has determined that the laser effectively treats only the hair in the Anagen (growth) phase, and different areas of the body have different growth cycles. Therefore we must treat each at the specific time it's in the growth phase for the treatment to be effective. This is the very essence of The Laser Hair Removal Center process. Clinics that offer only one or two treatments are missing the essential part of an effective, long lasting hair removal program. The Laser Hair Removal Center allows hair to gently be removed from your lip, chin and bikini area, as well as your arms, legs, back, shoulders and any other body part. You won't feel the need to wax, shave, tweeze or use depilatories ever again. With our unique process, you won't feel the need to go through treatments that are painful, inconvenient and temporary. So if you want the ease, the beauty and the confidence that comes from hair-free skin, visit our Laser Hair Removal Center and experience the latest technology and dramatic results.

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What to Expect

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Frequently asked Questions and Answers

Why use the Alexandrite and Diode Lasers over other hair removal systems?
The Alexandrite and Diode lasers are specifically designed for Laser Hair Removal and is the #1 rated laser family in the world. Choosing between the right laser will make the difference in treatment results and how many treatments that is required. We have chosen this laser family because of the extensive clinical and basic science research, which has proven its effectiveness for permanent hair reduction. Other laser hair removal systems that we have investigated cannot make that claim. Also, the Alexandrite family has the highest melanin absorption rate of all lasers we have tested. Simply put, we believe the Alexandrite is absolutely the most effective, safest and fastest laser available for the elimination of unwanted hair for most skin types.

Why is Melanin absorption so important in Laser Hair Removal?
The laser targets melanin specifically in the hair. The more melanin absorption, the better results you will achieve. The Alexandrite and Diode lasers have better absorption of Melanin than Yag and IPL’s, which have very poor melanin absorption.

How much does it cost?
Treatment cost are determined by the body part you want treated and how much or little area is required to treat.   The Laser Hair Removal Center offers free consultation to design and determine exact pricing.   We guarantee the lowest prices in the Lehigh Valley for laser treatments.  While price is very important, choosing the right laser for your treatments is even more important.  There are some very good lasers on the market and a lot of very bad laser out there for hair removal.  By choosing the best laser will reduce the amount of treatments that you require and in the end save you boat loads of money.  Our objective is to rid you of your unwanted hair by utilizing the #1 rated laser family in the world in which will require less treatments while spending the least amount of money.

Why are your rates so affordable and why do you have such great specials?  Laser Hair Removal is basically all that we do and it is our specialty.  We try to keep our internal cost low for our customers to be able to afford the beauty of being practically hairless. 

Is timing important for my laser treatments?
YES, EXTREMELY important. Timing alone can determine if you will obtain optimal results or not. Timing is extremely important: We have 3 cycles of hair growth (Anagen, Catagen and Telegen). Hairs have the best results when treated in the Anagen stage. You should maintain the treatment intervals that the laser technician has issued for you.

How does Laser Hair Removal compare with other hair removal methods?
Shaving, waxing and depilatory creams are all temporary methods, which must be repeated on a frequent basis. Laser Hair Removal will offer longer lasting results. Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive and painful process that involves inserting a needle into each hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to destroy them one at a time. Electrolysis also can only treat those hairs that they can see and which they can reach the follicle through the hair shaft. A laser treats any "active" follicle, even if the hair has not yet reached the surface of the skin, or if the hair shaft is not straight. Electrolysis typically involves years of treatments at regular weekly intervals, which is very time consuming. The Laser Hair Removal Center, Alexandrite and Diode lasers can kill hundreds of hair follicles in a few seconds. In just a few minutes we can treat an area that would take weeks, months or even years with electrolysis.

How many treatments will I need?
Interestingly, not all hairs actively grow at the same time. They actually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting. The Alexandrite laser works by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter the active growth phase at different times, additional treatments will be required to disable all hair follicles in a given area. There are many factors to consider when deciding on how many treatments you will need (age, hormones, ethnicity, diet, medication, metabolism and medication all play a role in your hair’s location, thickness and resilience). Our staff will work with you to develop the best program that fulfills your personal needs. Treatments are usually given at intervals of 6-12 weeks and most likely you will require at least 6-8 treatments. You need to commit yourself both financially and psychologically, laser hair removal is a process – our goal is to make you hair free.

What happens after my treatment?
Within several minutes, the treated area may become slightly puffy and red. This reaction will subside quickly. Within a few hours to a day or so the area will return to normal. Depending on the areas treated you should plan your work and social activities accordingly.
Usually around 2 weeks after treatment you may experience what seems to be re-growth of hair, but actually isn’t. We refer to this as shedding, where the hairs eventually release from the root and they simply will fall out. You can utilize a loofa sponge with body oil or soap while showering to help the hairs shed faster or try Epsom salts for any pustules that may arise or to rid skin of treated hairs. In between treatments you should not wax or pluck your hairs and avoid sun exposure. Shaving is permitted.

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Before Treatment Instructions

To obtain optimum results, please follow these instructions

Sunscreen
It is recommended that you do not actively tan 4 weeks prior to your treatment and do not tan in-between treatments. It is recommended that you protect the treatment site with a sunscreen with a SPF of 50, which blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Apply daily before going outside. You should avoid sunbathing, self-tanning creams or tanning beds between treatments. The Alexandrite and Diode lasers will work on most skin types, but the lighter you can allow your skin to get, the better and safer your treatment is likely to be. Lighter skin allows us to maximize the energy we can deliver to the target area.

Hair Removal
NO WAXING, ELECTROLYSIS, TWEEZING OR USING DEPILATORIES FOR 3-4 weeks prior to your laser treatment. For your first treatment, please allow 3 to 5 days of growth to occur so we may evaluate your hair color, type and pattern. For subsequent treatments, please cut or shave the hair 2 days prior to your laser treatment.

Duration between treatments
Generally, it is best to wait 6-8 weeks between treatments. There is no advantage to scheduling your visits closer together even if you do not see immediate results. The laser only targets hair in the growth phase. The next growth phase will be in 6-8 weeks.

Hair removal on the face
Do not use (or make sure you wash off all) makeup prior to your treatment. You may use cosmetics after the treatments.

Accutane or Gold therapy
If you are currently on Accutane or Gold Therapy or have been in the past 6 months, please let us know. These medications can make your skin more susceptible to damage from the laser.

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After Treatment Instructions

The Normal Course of Healing
Most patients will develop redness and minor edema (swelling) in treated areas.  You may apply Allow and or Hydrocortisone 1% ointment or cream twice a day for 2 to 3 days as needed for redness, irritation or swelling. Mild discomfort after treatment is expected.

Avoid Direct Exposure to Sunlight...
Until any signs of redness or irritation have subsided for at least one week. Always wear a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 50 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Completely cover any areas that have a crust present.

Returning to Normal Activities
Protect the skin from rubbing or abrasions and avoid contact sports for one week. 

Cleansing of the Skin
Gentle washing of the treated area is acceptable, however, care should be taken not to rub the skin or to allow even the direct pressure from a shower water stream to strike the skin directly. The treated skin is more fragile after Laser Therapy and can be injured more easily than normal.

If You Have Had Facial Treatment...
Use a gentle cleanser and/or water to remove the makeup. Avoid abrasive or acidic lotions, cleansers, etc. during the healing process. Avoid sun exposure to your face after treatment for several days. Always wear a sunscreen of SPF 50.

Medication
Avoid any irritating medications or chemicals, particularly on the face. Examples of these are Retin-A, Benzyl peroxide, glycolic acid or astringents.
Please note: Usually around 2 weeks after treatment you may experience what seems to be re-growth of hair, but actually isn’t. We refer to this as shedding, where the hairs eventually release from the root and they simply will fall out. You can utilize a loofa sponge with body oil or soap while showering to help the hairs shed faster or try Epsom salts for any pustules that may arise or to rid skin of treated hairs.
If you have any concerns what so ever please call us at 610-395-7850.  We are always willing to assist our customers.

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