Laser Hair Removal with Alma Harmony
Achieve smoother, lower-maintenance skin with laser hair removal using the Iris handpiece on our Alma Harmony platform.
Laser hair removal is designed to provide long-term reduction of unwanted facial and body hair, helping reduce the need for regular shaving, waxing, and tweezing.
At One Point Six Aesthetics, we use the Iris handpiece on the Alma Harmony platform to deliver controlled light energy to the hair follicle. Treatment is personalized according to your skin, hair characteristics, and the area being treated, with a series of sessions typically recommended to progressively reduce hair growth.
Laser Hair Removal with Alma Harmony
Laser Hair Removal with Alma Harmony
What It Treats
Laser hair removal can be used to reduce unwanted hair across a range of facial and body areas, including:
Face
Neck
Underarms
How It Works
The Iris handpiece delivers controlled light energy into the treatment area, where it is absorbed by pigment associated with the hair. This energy generates heat within the follicle, helping to disrupt its ability to continue producing hair.
Unlike shaving, which removes hair at the surface, or waxing, which temporarily removes hair from the root, laser hair removal targets the follicle responsible for future hair growth.
Hair naturally moves through different stages of growth, and treatment is most effective when the hair is in its active growth phase. Because not every hair reaches this phase at the same time, a series of treatments is required to progressively target active follicles and achieve optimal hair reduction.
Benefits
Long-lasting reduction in unwanted hair
Reduces the need for frequent shaving and waxing
Progressively finer and less noticeable regrowth
Treats multiple areas of the face and upper body
Minimal downtime
Personalized according to your skin and hair
What to Expect During Laser Hair Removal
Before treatment, your provider will assess your skin, hair characteristics, and the area being treated to determine the appropriate treatment settings.
The treatment area will typically need to be shaved beforehand. Waxing and tweezing should be avoided because these methods remove the hair from the follicle, which is the target of laser hair removal.
During your appointment, the Iris handpiece is passed across the treatment area, delivering controlled light energy to the hair follicles. You may experience warmth or a brief snapping sensation as the energy is delivered. Treatment time will depend on the size of the area, with smaller facial areas taking less time.
There is typically little to no downtime. Temporary redness, warmth, or mild sensitivity may occur following treatment, and we recommend avoiding unnecessary heat, irritation, and sun exposure while the skin settles.
A Personalized Approach to Laser Hair Removal
Successful laser hair removal is not simply about treating every patient with the same settings or schedule.
Your provider will assess factors including your skin, hair color and thickness, treatment area, recent sun exposure, treatment history, and individual hair growth patterns before recommending an appropriate treatment plan.
Because hair grows in cycles, multiple appointments are typically required. As you progress through your treatment course, you should begin to notice less hair returning, with remaining regrowth often becoming finer and less noticeable.
Some patients may also benefit from occasional maintenance treatments over time, particularly as hormonal changes and individual biology can influence future hair growth.
FAQs
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Laser hair removal offers a longer-term approach to managing unwanted facial and body hair. Rather than repeatedly removing visible hair through shaving or waxing, treatment targets the hair follicle itself to progressively reduce future growth.
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Most patients describe the treatment as a sensation of warmth or brief snapping against the skin. Sensitivity varies depending on the treatment area and the individual. Your provider will explain what to expect before treatment begins.
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Laser hair removal works gradually. Successfully targeted hairs begin to shed following treatment, and you should notice progressively less regrowth as you move through your treatment course. Remaining hair may also become finer and less noticeable.
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A series of treatments is typically required because individual hairs are at different stages of their growth cycle at any given time. The number and spacing of your treatments will depend on the area being treated, your hair characteristics, and your individual response.
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There is typically little to no downtime following laser hair removal. Temporary redness, warmth, or mild sensitivity can occur in the treated area but generally settles as the skin recovers. Your provider will explain any aftercare requirements before you leave.
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Yes. You will generally be asked to shave the treatment area before your appointment. Waxing and tweezing should usually be avoided because they remove the hair from the follicle and can interfere with the treatment target.
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Yes. Shaving is generally the preferred way to manage hair between laser hair removal sessions. Waxing and tweezing should be avoided throughout your treatment course.
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Laser hair removal is more accurately described as long-term hair reduction. A treatment series can significantly reduce the amount and density of unwanted hair, although future growth can occur. Some patients may choose occasional maintenance treatments over time.
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Laser hair removal is not appropriate for every patient or every type of hair. Hair color and thickness, skin type, recent sun exposure or tanning, medications, medical history, and the area being treated all need to be considered. A consultation allows us to assess whether laser hair removal with Iris is appropriate for you and create a suitable treatment plan.
Book a Consultation
At One Point Six Aesthetics, laser hair removal is personalized according to your skin, hair, treatment area, and individual goals. Using the Iris handpiece on our Alma Harmony platform, we can create a treatment plan designed to progressively reduce unwanted hair while keeping treatment comfortable and convenient.
Book a consultation with our Santa Cruz team to discover whether laser hair removal is right for you and create a personalized treatment plan based on your individual needs.
