Sanche Clinic | Patient Education - Skin and Laser Clinic

Question : Is it safe ?
Answer : Sanche Clinic is happy to offer a laser which has been approved by USA FDA for all skin types.

Question : Does it hurt ?
Answer : Most clients describe a little uncomfortable tingling, stinging sensation during treatment. One can always use a topical anesthetic prior to treatment if you experience pain over a sensitive area.

Question : How long is the treatment ?
Answer : Time of treatment various based on the area. The upperlip, chin, cheeks take a few minutes but hands, back or legs may take about 30 to 60 minutes.

Question : What should I do after I'm treated ?
Answer : After your treatment you can return to your normal activities avoid using harsh cosmetics for few days. Use your sunscreen for a minimum of 15 days.

Question : What should I expect ?
Answer : Around 3-10 days after treatment, hair will begin to surface. These are treated hair which are 'falling out'. It is not regrowth. Please refrain from waxing, plugin or bleaching between treatments (shaving is okay).

Question : What areas can be treated ?
Answer : Laser hair removal is good for both facial hair removal and for body hair removal. It can be used to remove unwanted hair from any part of the body.

Question : How much does laser hair removal cost ?
Answer : The cost varies depending on the area treated. The larger the area greater the cost. However your total investment in laser hair removal ends up being significantly less than many other cosmetic alternatives. If you figure out the cost of continually shaving, waxing, threading or electrolysis then you will realize the money you could save. Most patients considered the cost of investment in themselves.

Question : What are the laser treatments like ?
Answer : Laser hair removal is a gentle three - step process. First we gently clean the area to be treated. Next we shave the area. Then the area is scanned with the laser. The laser energy passes through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. In a fraction of a second all of the treated hair follicle are disabled.

Question : How many treatments will I need ?
Answer : The number of treatments you may require for optical long term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, the hair density and your hair growth cycle. Usually one needs 6-8 sittings. In each treatment undergone 20% of hair will be permanently disabled.

Question : How far apart in time should laser hair removal treatments be given ?
Answer : Hair removal laser is effective in only actively growing hair follicles. Treatments should be spaced apart so that the hair follicles in the area have time to begin growing again. In most of the cases we suggest 40-60 inbetween treatment.