The cycle of hair removal often feels never-ending. Over the years, you might have tried many forms of hair reduction, whether shaving, tweezing, or waxing. However, with each of these methods, the hair always grows back, and often much quicker than you’d like.
With laser hair removal near Sarasota at Florida Lakes Spa, we help patients achieve smooth skin without quick regrowth. If you want a more advanced way of removing hair that keeps you ready for the Florida weather, discover our process for laser hair removal.
Keep reading this guide to uncover how we use the Motus AY for effective, pain-free hair removal, and how our team supports your aesthetic goals.
Understanding Hair Anatomy
You have around 5 million hair follicles all over your body. Each follicle resembles a tube, with a structure consisting of a strand of hair and blood vessels that keep the hair growing.
Your hair follicles live in the first and second layers of skin. When we provide laser hair removal, we target the hair inside each follicle, effectively damaging it at the root.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
Laser hair removal provides an experience unlike any other method of hair reduction. At our practice, we utilize the power of Motus AY to effortlessly remove hair in a quick and comfortable session.
The laser combines 2 powerful wavelengths: Alexandrite and Nd:YAG. Let’s look at the science behind Motus AY and how the laser targets unwanted hair.
Alexandrite (755nm)
As the first wavelength featured in Motus AY, Alexandrite targets the pigment in your hair follicles. During the laser hair removal process, that pigment absorbs the Alexandrite light energy, which converts to heat to effectively destroy the follicle at the root.
Traditionally, Alexandrite treats patients with fairer skin tones. Since pigment absorbs this wavelength, Alexandrite does not work well on patients with darker complexions due to the high melanin content in their skin.
Nd:YAG (1064 nm)
The second wavelength featured in Motus AY for laser hair removal near Sarasota is Nd:YAG. Melanin poorly absorbs this wavelength, allowing us to safely and effectively treat patients with darker complexions.
Nd:YAG penetrates deeper into the skin than Alexandrite, leaving superficial cells unharmed. Similar to Alexandrite, Nd:YAG light targets the pigment in your hair follicles, heats, and destroys them.
The Motus AY’s advanced technology allows our providers to customize the wavelengths to your unique needs. We combine these 2 wavelengths to safely treat patients of all skin tones and hair types.
Your Laser Hair Removal Treatment Plan
Choosing Florida Lakes Spa means you choose providers dedicated to personalized, compassionate care. Each time you walk through our doors, you place yourself in the hands of skilled providers who prioritize your well-being every step of the way.
Step 1: Personal Consultations to Get to Know You
Before we begin treatment, one of our providers sits down with you to have a discussion about your aesthetic goals. We ask about your lifestyle and any relevant medical history to make sure that laser hair removal near Sarasota fits your needs.
Once we understand exactly how we can help you reach your aesthetic goals, we schedule your first appointment.
Step 2: Your Laser Hair Removal Appointments
Patients need anywhere between 2 to 6 appointments for laser hair removal. We determine how many appointments you might need during your consultation.
To begin each appointment, your provider applies a numbing cream to the treatment area. We also provide specialized eyeglasses for you to wear for the duration of your appointment. We help you position yourself on the treatment table, making sure you feel comfortable, and begin treatment.
Your medical aesthetician precisely glides the laser over your skin. The Motus AY emits a blend of Alexandrite and Nd:YAG light energy to heat and destroy your hair follicles.
Each appointment lasts between 30 minutes and 1 hour, depending on your treatment area.
Step 3: Enjoy Smooth Skin
After completing your treatment plan for laser hair removal near Sarasota, you can experience smooth, hair-free skin for months (or years) to come. While laser hair removal destroys the follicles, some minor hair regrowth is possible, so some patients schedule touch-up appointments as needed. Should hair return, it comes back lighter and sparser than before.
We recommend a maintenance appointment once a year to keep up with the results of the Motus AY.
Why Choose Laser Hair Removal? 3 Benefits of Motus AY
Not only does laser hair removal provide great results, but the process and technology of Motus AY make it an inclusive and versatile solution.
Let’s discuss the benefits of laser hair removal at Florida Lakes Spa.
Benefit 1: Results Are Long-Lasting
After you receive laser hair removal, you can experience long-lasting results with very minimal maintenance. While laser hair removal isn’t 100% permanent, hair has only a low chance of returning.
If you experience regrowth, our team recommends one maintenance appointment a year to keep your skin smooth and hair-free.
Maintaining the results of laser hair removal allows you to experience long-term smooth skin without the irritation, pain, or constant upkeep of traditional hair removal methods. Say goodbye to tweezing, waxing appointments, and razor bumps with laser hair removal near Sarasota.
Benefit 2: Cutting-Edge Technology
The combination of Alexandrite and Nd:YAG wavelengths allows us to treat patients with both light and dark skin tones. Historically, darker complexions have been difficult to treat with traditional laser technology, since the laser targets pigment and could cause side effects for dark skin.
Now, we use the FDA-approved laser to provide smooth skin to any patient who wishes to receive laser hair removal.
Benefit 3: Virtually Painless Treatment
Traditional laser hair removal procedures have a reputation for feeling very painful, making patients afraid to try it. However, the Motus AY features Moveo technology, making heat and energy delivery gradual.
The laser also has cooling features to maximize comfort as the device glides over your skin. This technology creates a very tolerable, virtually painless treatment. Additionally, we provide a local anesthetic if needed, making the procedure even more comfortable.
Answering Frequently Asked Questions
Curious about laser hair removal near Sarasota at our practice? Here, we answer some of the most commonly asked questions about laser hair removal, our process, and what you can expect.
Why do I need multiple appointments for laser hair removal?
The number of appointments you need depends on your hair type, the size of the treatment area, and how your hair reacts to laser hair removal. Each patient receives a personalized plan to effectively meet their hair removal goals.
We schedule a series of appointments to target each follicle as it is in its growth (anagen) phase.
There are 4 stages of hair growth, each occurring at a different time.
- Anagen: Hair is growing, and continues to do so until it rests, falls out, or is removed.
- Catagen: Your hair transitions from growing to resting in this phase.
- Telogen: The hair is now in the resting phase, so it has stopped growing, but has not fallen out yet.
- Exogen: Hair sheds during this phase, and new hairs begin to grow in place of the old ones.
What areas can I treat with laser hair removal?
Using the safe and efficient Motus AY laser, we can treat virtually any area on the body.
We can treat delicate areas, such as the face, and more traditional hair removal areas, such as the legs, the underarms, or the back.
We can also treat unwanted hair on your:
- Chest
- Arms
- Bikini area
Does the Motus AY provide more than laser hair removal?
Yes, we use the Motus AY for laser skin resurfacing in addition to laser hair removal near Sarasota. While eliminating unwanted hair, we can address various other concerns, such as sun damage, acne scarring, and signs of aging.
Since Florida natives spend a lot of time in the sun, Motus AY makes a great option for addressing pigmentation concerns.
Using the Motus AY, we can target:
- Benign pigmented lesions
- Sun spots
- Acne scars
- Uneven skin tone and texture
Say Goodbye to Shaving: Request a Consultation
If you are growing tired of the constant irritation of traditional hair removal methods, it might be time to keep learning about laser hair removal near Sarasota. Patients can put down the razor, tweezers, or wax strips and experience smooth skin in a luxury environment.
Request a consultation to speak with a member of our team to determine if laser hair removal suits your needs. If you have questions about other advanced aesthetic services, use our treatment planner tool to discover the perfect treatment for you.
About Florida Lakes Spa
Led by Dr. T.C. Lackey II, D.O., Florida Lakes Spa fills the need for advanced medical aesthetics in the central Florida region. Our modern facilities, caring providers, and the latest technology allow us to effortlessly help our patients reach their goals.
Discover a relaxing, inviting, and results-driven experience with Florida Lakes Spa.