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Laser Me SMOOTH
Summer means swimsuits, shorts, sleeveless shirts and maintenance... or not.
by Dominique Del Grosso
From plucking, threading, shaving, waxing, or maintaining an au naturel look, hair removal can be a real pain, literally. When in pursuit of baby-soft skin, experiencing nicks, burns,
in-grown hairs or red, irritated skin areas is the last thing you’re after. Fortunately, laser hair removal makes smooth, hairless skin achievable. Out with the razor, hot wax, tweezers and pain-inducing hair removal techniques—take a seat, lie back
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and let the laser concentrate its light beam on your hair follicles, zapping them into submission. Looking fabulously hairless is possible.
Growth Be Gone
In reality, there’s no entirely painless way to remove hair. Any method comes with
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risk, but the purpose of laser hair removal is to successfully eliminate hair growth for the long-term, making your maintenance more manageable and cost-efficient. Jean McBride, owner of and esthetician with aRejuvenation Med Spa in Longmont, recommends two things: Make certain you schedule treatments with a clinic who has a medical doctor overseeing the services provided, as it’s a legal requirement in the state of Colorado, and speaking with a certified laser technician, who has special training on the particular laser medical device, to ensure all your questions and concerns are addressed before you invest in the process. To alleviate any unnecessary worry leading up to your first appointment, it’s in the client’s best interest to have a thorough understanding of the laser hair removal process, the cost, what to expect in appointments and how to best prepare your mind and body. The nervousness leading up to the first appointment can be the worst part. “This is because of high anxiety due to the unknown, and because there will be the
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