Unwanted hair can be a challenge for many men and women.  Shaving, waxing, and plucking can irritate the skin and cause painful razor bumps.  The last decade has seen considerable advancement in medical lasers and light systems.  These modalities are safe and have the main advantage of producing longer lasting results.  However, skin type, hair color, and tanned skin have been major limitations.  Our new laser hair removal system is the only one to successfully tackle those obstacles and is the fastest, safest, and most effective hair removal solution for the superior results you deserve.

Candidates for Laser Hair Removal

The ideal patient for laser hair removal is someone with excessive hair growth who is unhappy with the appearance of the hair and seeking a long-term, simple solution.  Excessive hair growth may be caused by a number of different reasons, including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, heredity, medication or disease. 

Other patients with normal hair growth, who are tired of constantly shaving, waxing or plucking their unwanted hair may benefit from this procedure as well.  This procedure is usually most effective on patients with dark hair and light skin, although most patients are able to achieve successful results.  It is important for patients to have realistic expectations about laser hair removal in order to be satisfied with their results.

How does the LightSheer™ Duet Laser Hair Removal Treatment Work?

Made by Lumenis™, the same company that pioneered Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, the LightSheer™ Duet laser is considered the industry “gold standard” in achieving permanent hair reduction. The LightSheer laser works on a range of hair colors and all skin types, including tanned skin, and has been proven to improve the appearance of razor bumps, benign pigmented lesions, sun damage and superficial leg veins in addition to removing hair.

During the laser hair removal procedure the laser is moved across the targeted area with a hand held device to treat the area with intense laser pulses.  Hair follicles in the active growth state are disabled.  Patients may experience the sensation of a rubber band snapping the skin during this procedure, but most are able to tolerate the procedure well. An innovative cooling device on the end of the laser wand soothes the skin after each pulse of light, ensuring that treatment is nearly pain-free. No topical aesthetic is required and the LightSheer laser can treat your back or legs within 15-20 minutes.

Multiple treatments will be needed in order to achieve optimal results, since hair grows in cycles, and one treatment will not be able to destroy all hair follicles.  Most patients experience effective results after three to five treatments, spaced four to eight weeks apart.  The length and quantity of treatments depends upon the location of the hair and the patient's individual response to treatment.  Patients who wish to remove hair in between treatment sessions can shave the treated area if they desire, but should not use any other type of temporary hair removal.

Recovery and Results after Laser Hair Removal

After laser hair removal, patients may experience some redness and swelling in the treated area, but these symptoms usually go away on their own within a few days.  Patients can return to work and other normal activities immediately after treatment.  Excessive sun exposure should be avoided for some time after laser hair removal.

The results of the laser hair removal procedure are visible immediately, but hair may continue to grow until the full course of treatment is complete.  Although the results of laser hair removal may not be permanent, they are longer than the results of other hair removal methods.  Through multiple treatment sessions, long-term results may be possible for many patients.

If you are interested in learning more about laser hair removal and to find out if this procedure is right for you, please call us today to schedule a consultation.

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Pierre Skin Care Institute Receives 2009 Best of Thousand Oaks Award

U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., March 20, 2009 -- For the second consecutive year, Pierre Skin Care Institute has been selected for the 2009 Best of Thousand Oaks Award in the Hair Removing category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.

Nationwide, only 1 in 70 (1.4%) 2008 Award recipients qualified as 2009 Award Winners. Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2009 USLBA Award Program focused on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the USLBA and data provided by third parties.

About U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA)

U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA) is a Washington D.C. based organization funded by local businesses operating in towns, large and small, across America. The purpose of USLBA is to promote local business through public relations, marketing and advertising.

The USLBA was established to recognize the best of local businesses in their community. Our organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations, chambers of commerce and other business advertising and marketing groups. Our mission is to be an advocate for small and medium size businesses and business entrepreneurs across America.

Pierre Skin Care Institute Receives 2008 Best of Thousand Oaks Award

U.S. Local Business Association's Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

WASHINGTON D.C., November 18, 2008 -- Pierre Skin Care Institute has been selected for the 2008 Best of Thousand Oaks Award in the Hair Removing category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA).

The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USLBA identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success and treatment quality in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.