Wondering about laser hair removal, Jacksonville? This procedure can give your face a smoother, cleaner more youthful look and save you hours of shaving and plucking. Laser hair removal works by passing a thin light beam through the skin’s surface, targeting the melanin (dark pigment) and destroying hair follicles. The melanin absorbs the laser’s light energy, which travels down the air shaft to the root in the form of heat. When this heat energy is delivered to the root of the hair, the root is destroyed and the hair falls out. All of this is accomplished without any damage to your skin.

No need to cover that pretty face. If you're looking for laser hair removal, Jacksonville's Garcia Institute can help.

When you opt for laser hair removal at Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute, your physician will press a laser device, along with a cooling device, against your skin and you will feel what many describe as a quick pinching or mild stinging sensation. You will wear special goggles to protect your eyes and you may smell a strange odor when the hair follicles get zapped. Patients typically undergo three laser hair removal treatments scheduled six weeks apart initially. Occasional maintenance treatments may be necessary to keep your face smooth and free of unwanted hair. Treatments may take from a few minutes for small patches to several hours for larger areas. Patients are able to resume their daily routines almost immediately following laser hair removal treatment, though we recommend avoiding direct sunlight of treated areas.

Before opting for laser hair removal, there are a few things to consider. The ideal candidate for this procedure has dark hair, thick or coarse. Because the laser is designed to target dark pigments, laser hair removal treatments are not as effective on grey, white or blonde hair. For women, it’s important to know whether your facial hair growth is the result of a hormonal abnormality, as this type of hair growth may respond better to different treatment types.

For laser hair removal, call Jacksonville’s Garcia Institute at (904) 247-8522 or contact us via our online email form.