What areas can be treated with Pro Wave hair removal?

ProWave can remove hair from all parts of the body including the face, legs, arms, underarms, and back.  It can also treat sensitive areas like the chest, nipples, and bikini line.

What do ProWave hair removal treatments feel like?

When the pulse of light is delivered, some patients experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation.  The sensation lasts less than a second, and immediately is gone.  No local anesthesia or pain medication is required; however, some patients my prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.  This topical anestheic is available at no cost before the procedure is performed.

How many ProWave hair removal treatments will I need?

Most areas require 6 treatments.  However, the number of treatments required for optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple factors - hair thickness, the area treated and your hair's growth cycle.  Each hair grows at a different rate and goes through three distinct phases: growth, regression, and resting.  ProWave treatments work by disabling the hair that is principally in the active growth phase at the time of treatment.  Since other hairs will enter this active growth phase at different times, additional treatments may be necessary to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.

What happens after treatment?

Immediately following your ProWave treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen.  Three to seven days after treatment you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair.  Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing.  Between treatments you should not wax or pluck you hair, but it is permissible to shave.

Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment?

Following the treatment, you can return to your normal activites right away, but some redness may occur.  The use of sunscreen is recommended on any treated areas expeosed to the sun.  In addition, your physician may recommend that you use a specially formulated skin care product line or prescribe a skin care regimen especially formulated for your skin type.

How does ProWave hair removal compare with electrolysis?

Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and painful process that involves inserting a needle in to each individual hair follicle and delivering an electrical charge to them one at a time.  Electrolysis often requires years of treatments at regular intervals.  By delivering light energy to hundred of hair follicles at a time, ProWave effectively treats an area in just seconds that would take over an hour with electrolysis.

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Why is ProWave hair removal a good choice over other hair removal systems?

Using the latest technology in hair removal, ProWave can rapidly treat large areas safely and effectively on patients with a wide range of skin types.  The cooled handpiece increases patient comfort and minimizes the adverse skin reaction commonly seen with other light sources.