Laser Hair Removal

With a thorough initial assessment and diagnosis, Dr. Jane and her aspireMD skin health team formulate the best approach for you. A full explanation of all of your options, including specific considerations of each, will be discussed.

When all of your questions are answered, Dr. Jane Burk-Vassallo will work with you to create your optimal treatment plan, encompassing your personal objectives and desired outcomes.

Dr. Jane has owned and trialed many laser removal technologies to ensure you will receive the safest, fastest, most pain-free, and most effective laser hair removal available.

The aspireMD team will take great care of you from start to finish on your journey to own your future…

your better begins here!

After your initial consultation, when all your questions have been answered and you are comfortable with the treatment plan, your informed consent will be obtained. Expect to have your photograph taken to record your baseline image and celebrate your improvement. Your photographs will be kept in your file with the same strict confidentiality as the rest of your medical records.

While most patients find the process of laser hair removal extremely tolerable, if desired, you will have the option of having aspireMD comfort cream applied to the treatment area to make the procedure as painless as possible. These arrangements may be made when booking your appointment or calling the clinic before your treatment. We will invite you to arrive 30 minutes prior to your treatment to apply the aspireMD comfort cream.  

To prepare for your treatment, please refrain from tanning, plucking, waxing, etc. the area for six weeks prior to your appointment. It is preferable that the treatment area is freshly shaved on the day of treatment. However, if you are unable, your laser technician will do so for a nominal fee.

Prior to beginning, the treatment area will be cleansed and you will be provided with laser goggles to protect your eyes.

The aspireMD laser hair removal system is the safest technology available for darker or tanned skin – the best for the full spectrum of skin types.

The laser produces a beam of highly concentrated light that is well-absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles. The laser pulses for a fraction of a second, allowing the hair to absorb the light and heat up. This process damages the hair shaft and bulb, significantly impeding its ability to grow back.

The aspireMD Fotona Avalanch FRAC3 is an exclusive method of laser delivery that ensures the absorption of laser light in the hair follicle.

Each treatment is fairly short – no longer than half an hour, depending on the treatment area.

Laser hair removal targets the hair follicles that are currently in the anagen stage of growth (about 15-20% of your hair at any one time). As different follicles are in different stages at different times, patients require multiple treatments spaced out 4-6 weeks. Depending on the area, treated patients can expect to require 6 to 10 treatments.

• You may return to normal activities immediately following treatment.
• The appearance of the skin will vary from person to person, some may experience redness, warmth and swelling around the treated area, similar to that of a sunburn – this is actually indicating the follicle has responded to treatment. This is normal and usually subsides within a couple of hours.
• Many clients experience no symptoms or side effects at all.
• We recommend that you avoid heat sources, such as hot tubs, for 24 hours following your treatment.
• You will be informed of when to schedule your next appointment to ensure optimal results.