Softer, smoother skin for years to come
Bothered by shaving, ingrown hairs and simply the annoying sight of hair where it shouldn’t be? Laser hair removal helps you simplify the process, get rid of those bumps, and achieve smoother skin.
Dr. Christi brings to you the safety and effectiveness of superior hair removal with the use of a concentrated laser light delivered by the first laser to carry FDA clearance for permanent hair reduction on Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV: the ND Yag. While laser hair removal may or may not be new to you, Dr. Christi’s highly acclaimed ND Yag laser may be. The Cutera Long Pulse: Nd Yag laser (1064nm) is a technology known for excellent laser hair removal results and skin safety. Being able to combine these two is not always an option for every laser across all skin types.
The ND Yag comes with engineering capable of raising the heat to the desired level quickly before the hair follicle cools— all while protecting the outer skin with a patented internal cooling device.
Treatment details
Treatment type
Laser
# of Treatments needed
4 to 6
Treatment time
Under 1 hour
Downtime
None
Legs
Armpits
Upper lip
Bikini
Back
Chin
Arms
Face
How laser hair removal works
Step 1
Our team uses a unique technology, in the form of a crystal called the ND Yag.
This laser produces light that targets melanin absorption while protecting all skin tones. At the same time, it’s engineered with high peak powers to damage the hair follicle. We will determine during your initial consultation whether or not you’re a candidate for this specific treatment.
Step 2
Prior to your treatment, we'll ensure you have a full understanding of the device.
When we use lasers, the source of each laser’s energy begins with an internal crystal of various types, each one having a different wavelength and measured in nanometers (nm). Each wavelength possesses an absorption amount relevant to your body’s melanin, water and hemoglobin ( red blood cells).
Step 3
When our team applies light to the skin, the skin absorbs the heat in lesser or greater amounts.This is based on the laser’s variables in the manufacturing design, like:
• Wavelength • Time over which the energy is delivered • Peak power to supply the time to energy setting • The goal of hair removal is to allow for the right amount of heat absorption by the melanin in the hair bulb before it has time to cool. This process contributes to the hair’s destruction all while protecting the outer layer of the skin.
Benefits of laser hair removal in Houston
Dr. Christi selected the most color-blind laser with the highest efficacy and safety for darker and lighter skin tones. This technology is what delivers the outstanding results of long-term hair removal.
Advanced technology
Works on all skin tones
Real results
Results of laser hair removal in Houston
Following your treatment, the affected hairs will begin to fall out over a period of days and weeks. You may think you are having a hair growth spurt, but it is only the natural progression of the process. Since hair grows in phases, and you will only be able to target those hairs attached in the bed—not the ones on the way out—you will require multiple treatments to achieve greater permanent reduction.
At times, hairs can remain dormant, unpredictable, or untreated when not in the anagen phase. Because of this, you may need touch ups or maintenance treatments over time.
a passionate, experienced medical team
Choosing the right medical spa is the key to realizing the best outcomes.
The ChristiMD staff members are professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. We are all brought together by a commitment to providing a trustworthy, welcoming space for every visitor who walks through our doors.
Operating inside Methodist Medical Office Building Two, we have access to highly advanced medical treatments that aren’t available under one roof anywhere else in Houston.
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Frequently Asked Questions
If you have medium to dark hair, your chances for great results and a high degree of delayed growth for long periods are quite good. However, if your hair is gray, white, red or blonde, your chances for effective laser hair removal decrease because your hair simply doesn’t possess sufficient amounts of melanin. Since the laser targets melanin, this is why you are not a candidate for the treatment.
Side effects include but are not limited to:
- Skin Irritation
- Minimal redness in the treatment area
- Mild swelling
These effects are generally mild and disappear within a few hours of treatment.
These are factors that influence laser hair removal results:
- Skin type
- Hair color
- Patient compliance with pre- and post-treatment instructions and care
- Sun exposure
- Waxing, plucking, and electrolysis
- Polycystic ovaries
- Exposure to light sensitive antibiotics/medications near time of treatment