LEG LASER HAIR REMOVAL IN NYC

Due to the stages of individual hair growth it generally takes 6 to 9 sessions to attain your desired results. Everyone is different and a personalized treatment package will be outlined in your consultation with our hair removal experts. Call to request a consultation today at our boutique laser spa in Manhattan.

Leg laser hair removal is certainly a much more effective method of hair removal than shaving or waxing, both of which can be time consuming and produce less than ideal results. In comparison, you’ll want to consider the many benefits of laser hair removal:

·       Quick and convenient – the procedure can be performed quickly and easily, with no real downtime and it frees you from the need for daily shaving or regular waxing.

·       Gentle and effective – using gentle pulses of light to target and destroy hair follicles, laser hair removal leaves you with soft, smooth skin and it is much less painful than waxing.

·       Long lasting – while shaving and waxing only provide temporary relief, the results of laser hair removal can last for weeks or even months.

·       Eliminates ingrown hairs and stubble – shaving or waxing your legs can leave you with rough, unsightly stubble, bumps or painful ingrown hairs that can become infected. Leg laser hair removal can avoid these nasty side effects, leaving you with legs that are soft and smooth.

·       Especially effective on dark, coarse hair – if you tend to have dark, coarse hair on your legs then laser hair removal is the perfect choice as it can easily target the darker hair follicles without damaging the surrounding skin.

Laser hair removal involves the use of pinpoint beams of light to destroy the hair follicles by heating them. The wavelength and spot sizes can be varied depending on the area being treated. The ultimate result is heating the melanin in the hair follicle, which is what causes hair growth, without heating the surrounding skin. This way hair growth is stopped without causing damage to the skin. At Le Parlour, we use the Cynosure Elite+ platform, one of the most advanced laser platforms on the market today.

Because laser treatment targets melanin, it generally works best on individuals with dark, coarse hair and lighter skin but the full customizing features of the Elite+ allow us to provide services for all skin types, even dark skinned individuals, making us one of the most all-inclusive treatment centers in New York City. 

It can take 6 to 9 sessions to achieve your desired results due to the stages of individual hair growth.  It’s important to remember that, while laser hair removal is marketed as “permanent”, you will likely need follow-up treatments in the future to maintain your smooth, silky legs. Since it covers a larger surface area than some of our other treatments, Leg laser hair removal costs around $350, but it can still save you quite a bit of money in the long run by eliminating the need to purchase razors, creams and waxes.

Our hair growth happens in different cycles, each time there is a growth cycle, we need to target the area being treated. When an area is targeted, only a percentage of hair follicles will be affected.Therefore, to effectively reduce your unwanted hair, multiple treatments are necessary.

Leg laser hair removal can work on just about anyone, but it is ideal for individuals with lighter skin and darker hair. The Elite+ laser allows us to adjust the wavelength to accommodate darker skinned individuals as well. If you have lighter or finer hair on your legs, you may need more sessions to achieve ideal results.

Shave 12 hours beforehand – for maximum results, the hair’s root must be in the follicle without any hair sitting above the skin, so shaving beforehand will be beneficial.

·   Shower the morning of your appointment – this will give the technician a clean, smooth area to work with.

·   Avoid sun exposure and a fake tan

·   Wear comfortable clothes.

·   Don’t be afraid to ask questions – our goal is to make your experience as comfortable as possible so we want you to have all the information you need.

·   Hair removal is a breeze at Le Parlour, so relax and enjoy as we provide a private, spa-like experience.

As with any hair removal process, leg laser hair removal included, harsh soaps, perfumes or deodorants should not be used after treatment. Some redness and bumps are perfectly normal, but they should go away within 1 or 2 days at the most. 

You can also take some simple steps to help your skin recover:

·       Cleanse the treated area gently the following day.

·       Avoid makeup and moisturizer/lotion/deodorant for the first 24 hours.

·       Avoid sun exposure

·       Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread or tweeze the treated area.

Dead hairs will begin to shed anywhere from 5-30 days after your treatment and you can exfoliate to speed up hair shedding. Hair growth varies depending on a number of factors including skin type and the specific area treated.