Laser Hair Removal with Vectus®
Hair Removal
• The average woman will spend over 2 months of her life shaving unwanted body hair.
• Men don’t have it any better. The average man will spend up to 6 months shaving to maintain his smooth face.
Hair Removal
• Managing unwanted hair takes time and the hair keeps coming back!
• Plucking and waxing are common ways to manage unwanted body hair, but neither offer a permanent solution.
Methods of Removing Unwanted Hair
• Shaving & Depilatories – Short-term results – Require messy and irritating lotions or creams – Continuous commitment • Waxing – Painful, messy and provide short-term results – Requires hair to be grown out • Electrolysis – Painful and lengthy treatments – Impractical for large areas – Expensive
Methods of Removing Unwanted Hair
• Laser Hair Removal – Gets to the root of the problem – Gives you effective, permanent hair reduction anywhere on your body including: • Face • Legs • Back • Bikini • Underarms • And more….
Laser Hair Removal
• There are many advantages: – Quick and mess free treatments – Lasting results – Does not require hair to be grown out – Overall less expensive
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
• The Vectus® Laser emits gentle pulses of energy that pass through the skin and into the hair follicle.
• The follicle absorbs the energy and is destroyed; unable to produce hair again.
Hair Growth Cycles
• Since our hair grows in cycles multiple treatments are necessary for desired results.
Anagen Phase Catagen Phase Telogen Phase • Active phase of hair • During this brief phase, • Resting phase of hair growth. growth. • Lasts for several months. the hair bulb regresses and begins to shrink. • Lasts a few months then • Best phase for Laser Hair hair is released. Removal. • Anagen phase begins again. The Hair Removal Procedure
1. The treatment area should be clean shaven prior to the procedure. 2. The provider will guide the laser handpiece over the area being treated. 3. The handpiece will emit beams of laser energy which is absorbed by the hair follicles and converted to heat. 4. This heat disables the hair follicle from future growth.
Advantages of the Vectus® Laser Large Spot Sizes for Fast Treatments
Small Sapphire Optic Large Sapphire Optic 12 mm x 12 mm 23 mm x 38 mm
The Industry’s First Melanin Reader
• Skintel® Melanin Reader™ – Advanced technology measures the skins melanin index at each treatment.
– This index is used to determine the ideal settings for each individual patient.
– This increases the safety and results for each laser hair removal treatment. Advanced Contact Cooling
• As the provider guides the laser handpiece over the treatment area you will feel cooling on the skin.
• This contact cooling will maximize your comfort during the treatment, making it an extremely tolerable experience.
Before & After Photos
Frequently Asked Questions About the Vectus® Frequently Asked Questions
• What areas can be treated? – Hair from the face, back, chest, arms, underarms, bikini lines and legs can be treated.
• What type of results can I expect? – Expect to see a gradual decrease in the hair thickness and in the amount of hair present.
• How long does the treatment take? – Treatments are extremely quick and depending on the size of the area, can be done in just minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What does the procedure feel like? – Patients describe a range of sensations from tingling to the snap of a runner band during the procedure.
• When can I resume my daily activities? – Typically, there is no downtime and you can return to your daily activities immediately following the procedure.
• How many treatments will I need? – Since our hair grows in cycles multiple treatments are often recommended for desired results. Other factors that influence this include hair color, texture and area being treated.
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