Pain can vary from person to person, and is sometimes dependent on the area being treated. Have you ever waxed, or cut yourself with a razor? The good news is that it hurts less than that. The even better news is that the discomfort doesn't last long. Some people find it uncomfortable, comparing the feeling to static electricity, rubber band snaps and tingling.

Yes! We ask that you shave the chosen area 12-24 hours in advance of your session. However, we suggest that you don't wax, pluck, thread, or perform any other epilation method for at least 4 weeks prior to your laser hair removal session. While that might be a hard task during certain months of the year, we promise it'll be worth it!

You may feel a little nervous about your laser hair removal consultations, but rest-assured that a member of our staff will work hard to make you comfortable. The session could last anywhere from ten minutes to an hour, depending on the body area and number of sections being treated. You will be given protective eyewear, and start to feel a stinging sensation when the laser begins. Our laser technicians will adjust the settings of the laser accordingly, based on your hair and skin tone to provide the most effective, safe, and permanent results!

Hair removal is a very personal choice. The method of hair reduction you choose is subjective, much like the level of pain associated. Your specific needs and lifestyle will help to determine which treatment is best for you. There are a few key differences between waxing and laser technologies. Firstly, waxing is temporary, whereas laser by nature is permanent. Secondly, for a single session, waxing is less expensive, but over time can end up costing you far more.

We use FDA-approved lasers, and the newest, most advanced technology to tackle hair growth.

No, none at all! Direct sun exposure should be avoided for a little while after the procedure, so that post-inflammatory pigmentation does not occur. It is also advisable that patients avoid spa treatments, and products for a couple of weeks, treating their body/skin care regimen as if they would with a sunburn.

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Semper's highly trained medical team is always here to answer your questions and concerns. In preparation for your laser hair removal treatment, we suggest that you:

• Avoid any direct sun exposure to the area you'll be treating for 2-4 weeks prior
• Avoid spray tans a week prior to your appointment
• Do not wax, pluck, thread, or perform any other epilation method for at least 4 weeks prior
• It is recommended that you cease use of retinoids 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
• If you have a history of the herpes simplex virus I or II, you should take your prophylactic antiviral therapy medication prescribed by your doctor 3 days leading up to your treatment, the day of treatment, and the day after to reduce the chance of a breakout
• 24 hours prior to your appointment:
• Avoid elevated temperatures from hot tubs, saunas or spa treatments
• Shave the area to be treated 12-24 hours in advance of your session

Avoid the sun for at least 2 weeks and after each session, use sunblock with SPF30. 

Immediately following treatment:

• The treated area may feel like a sunburn for the first few hours.
• There should be swelling of each hair follicle in the treatment area which will normally last up to 2 hours, and redness in the treatment area can last for up to 2-3 days.

The first 24 hours after treatment:

• MAKEUP: It is best to wait to apply makeup until the morning after your treatment.
• NO SUN: The treatment area cannot have sun exposure and do not apply self-tanning lotion.
• NO HOT WATER: Do not submerge the treatment site in water, especially in hot water, i.e. no swimming, bathtub, hot tubs, etc.
• REST: Avoid all activity that makes you sweat or overheat.
• For Underarm Treatment: Do not wear antiperspirant until the morning after treatment. Deodorant without antiperspirant is ok.

After the first 24 hours:

• Cleaning: When showering gently hand wash the treatment site with mild soap and lukewarm water, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
• Sun: Continue to avoid any direct sun exposure to the treatment area for at least 2 weeks after treatment. After that 2-week period, sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater must be worn at all times.
• Shedding: Around two weeks following treatment, the hairs on the treated area will begin to shed. During this phase, hair on the treated area will appear to be growing, but what you are actually seeing is the process of the hairs disconnecting from your skin because they are no longer connected to the root. Once the shedding phase is complete (around 3 weeks following treatment) you will experience a hair free period that will last around a month.

Yes! We offer easy financing options - just ask your Semper Laser Team Member to take you through your choice at the time of your consultation.