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The GentleMax laser from Candela combines the best of both worlds, the gold standard GentleLase alexandrite laser for hair removal and the multipurpose GentleYAG laser in one convenient package. The two lasers in one package allow for smoother transitions between treatment types as well as conserve space for the practitioner. Candela continues to use the dynamic cooling device as a means of skin coolant and protection during treatments and with the Gentle Max this is no exception. This two in one laser can provide treatment for hair removal on all skin types, facial and leg veins, pseudo follicular barbae (beard bumps), pigmented lesions, age or sun spots, freckles, vascular lesions, wrinkle reduction and skin tightening.

The Alexandrite laser portion of the GentleMax is a 755 nm wavelength of light that is excellent for hair removal, as well as some vascular treatments and pigmentation spots. While it does have the ability to treat all skin types, it is best slated for the lighter skin colors known as the Fitzpatrick’s I- IV. The vascular lesions such as hemangiomas, venous lakes and blue facial veins can also be effectively eliminated as well as the reduction of some facial wrinkles. Typical hair removal treatments initiate the use of the dynamic cooling device or DCD to cool and protect the skin during the session. The rapid evaporative cooling also assists in maximizing comfort as well the providing epidermal protection which aides in faster recovery.

The YAG laser portion of the GentleMax utilizes the 1064nm wavelength of light. YAG wavelengths are excellent and safe for their ability to provide permanent hair reduction on tanned or very dark skin, as well as effectively eliminate spider veins, reduce wrinkles and tighten skin. With its use of long pulse high energy laser light technology, the beam of light that is emitted passes through the skin where it is absorbed by the targets without risk or damage to the surrounding skin. The GentleYAG provides superior non invasive non ablative methods to reduce wrinkles and tighten the skin on the face, neck and larger areas of the body. Laser facials with the YAG treat superficially to reduce wrinkles virtually painlessly with almost immediate results. YAG skin tightening treats the deeper dermis causing a thermal reaction to stimulate collagen beneath the surface of the skin causing skin to be firmer and tighter. Results can be seen in 4 to 6 weeks with 4 treatments needed to achieve optimal results.

The GentleMax provides several spot sizes to be able to customize the many cosmetic procedures this system can provide. A major benefit with the use of the Candela lasers is that it provides for the largest treatment spot size in industry. In regards to laser hair removal for example the 18 mm spot size can treat a man’s back in 30 minutes, as opposed to smaller spot sizes that can take an hour or more to treat. The varieties of treatment target sizes are available to maximize the effectiveness of each pulse for both the alexandrite and YAG lasers. The flexible pulse duration and adjustable epidermal cooling technology also allow for maximum patient safety and comfort. With the highly innovated computer controls and touch screen, deciding on treatment parameters are made easy when the proper treatment and skin types are put in the system. Not only is the GentleMax easy to use, but it will also provide consistent and reproducible results time and again.

The GentleYAG by Candela is a safe effective laser that can be used for a variety of cosmetic skin issues that previously may not have been able to be treated successfully. While YAG lasers are known for their ability to provide permanent hair reduction on tanned or very dark skinned patients, this laser is also effective for eliminating spider veins as well as reducing wrinkles and tightening loose skin on the face and other areas of the body. Using long pulse high energy laser light technology, the emitting beam of light from the GentleYAG passes through the skin where it is absorbed by the target without risk to the surrounding skin.

Candela lasers have the ability to utilize non toxic cryogen as part of a skin cooling system. Called the Dynamic cooling Device or DCD, cryogen, which has a very fast evaporation rate, is sprayed onto the skin milliseconds before the beam of high intensity laser light hits the skin. The rapid evaporation provides a cooling effect that assists in decreasing discomfort while maximizing protection to the outer layer of the skin. The DCD also assists in speeding treatment times by eliminating the need for cooling gels that are often applied prior to treatment as well as some costly topical numbing agents. Healing is also rapid, as hair follicles are targeted, but the surrounding skin and tissues are left intact making for an all around more pleasant procedure. The GentleYAG is optimal for darker pigmented skin such as the Fitzpatrick Skin types V-VI for laser hair removal. The GentleYAG targets the pigment inside the hair follicle during the growth phase of the hair cycle, leaving the surround tissue undisturbed. A minimum of 3-5 treatments 6-8 weeks apart are required to achieve desired results.

This laser is also an excellent non invasive, non ablative method to tighten skin on the face, neck and other areas of the body. The “Laser facial” is a rapid virtually painless way for the YAG laser to lessen or even eliminate wrinkles. No downtime or topical anesthetic is needed for this procedure that can achieve almost immediate results. Treatments require a series of rapid high intensity laser light pulses to be passes quickly over the skin to heat the targeted areas superficially. Most patients leave the office that day with a smile and less wrinkles.

Skin tightening is achieved by transferring heat into the deepest layers of the dermis. The effect is a thermal injury below the skin that encourages a healing response stimulating the collagen to “restart” itself. When enough of the body’s own collagen is reactivated wrinkles and sagging skin begin to reduce giving a smoother more youthful appearance. For some, results can be seen within a few days; however most will see improvement for at least 4-6 weeks. Generally 4 treatments are needed for optimal results. For this procedure a topical numbing cream is applied 30-60 minutes prior to the treatment. With GentleYAG skin tightening the skin appears to have the look of mild sunburn immediately after the treatment. Once the redness subsides there is minimal to no downtime reported after the treatment.

An additional benefit of this Candela laser is how it effectively treats spider veins, and other small vascular anomalies. Again treatments are fast, effective and safe with only one to two treatments needed to achieve desired results.

The GentleLASE Alexandrite laser by Candela is the gold standard for permanent hair reduction. While it has the ability to be used on all skin pigments, it reveals its best and safest work on the lighter skin colors. Combined with Candela’s patented dynamic cooling device, treatments are faster and more comfortable than ever before. Not only does this laser prove to be fast and effective for patients for hair reduction it will also successfully treat pigmented lesions such as sun spots, age spots, freckles, café-au-lait spots and melasma. In addition this 755nm wavelength laser can also assist in eliminating vascular lesions such as hemangiomas, venous lakes and blue facial veins as well as decrease wrinkles.

Candela lasers are the only lasers in the industry that have the benefit of the dynamic cooling device or DCD. The DCD sprays cryogen on to the skin milliseconds before the beam of light hits the skin. The rapid evaporative cooling ability of cryogen will maximize comfort and protect the epidermis as well as permit a quick recovery. Treatment disposables are decreased as the need for cooling gel and some costly topical anesthesia are eliminated by the use of the DCD.

The GentleLASE provides several spot sizes to be able to customize the laser hair removal treatment for efficiently. A typical hair removal treatment requires hair to be clipped or shaved down to the skin level. No lotions or gels should be on the area to be treated. Several treatment spot sizes are available to maximize the effectiveness of each pulse of the alexandrite laser. The laser targets the color within the hair follicle to destroy it as it leaves the surrounding delicate pores and structures of the skin intact. Because hair cycles through growth and dormant phases, the hair needs to be targeted in a growth cycle, when the pigment is at its darkest. Therefore a minimum of 3 treatments are needed to achieve desired results.

A major benefit of the Candela laser is that it provides the largest spot size in the laser industry for hair removal that can deliver fluences up to 100 joules/cm2. The spot sizes can target from 12-25 or more hairs in one laser pulse. The 18mm spot size for example can treat a full back in thirty minutes. The flexible pulse durations and adjustable epidermal cooling technology allow for maximum patient safety and comfort. In addition integrated computer controls within the unit assure consistent, reproducible results time after time. Because of the versatility of the GentleLase darker pigments can also be treated with extended pulse durations to increase skin tolerance.

Pigmentation issues can also be effectively treated with the GentleLase. Hyper-pigmented patches caused by the sun and do not have possible malignant potential can successfully be destroyed with often only one treatment. The brown or pigmented lesion can be found on the face, hands neck chest and sometimes legs. Generally treatments for these spots and areas are considered cosmetic in nature. The long pulse of the Alexandrite GentleLase makes for a fast safe and effective treatment. Typical treatments will cause the treated area to become red for a few hours to a few days, with minimal to no side effects after healing.

The Alma Soprano XL laser system is one of the most technologically advanced lasers available for safe, effective hair removal. With so many lasers on the market today that treat unwanted hair, it is difficult to know which to choose. There are several types of laser hair removal lasers and each is designed to specifically treat certain skin tones. Alexandrite lasers are designed to treat patients with very light skin and Nd: YAG lasers are designed to treat those patients with darker skin tones. Each utilizes a different laser wavelength that allows the laser energy to penetrate to different depths beneath the skin. The Soprano XL is a Diode laser and diode lasers are designed to treat all patients no matter their skin type. Why mess around with two different lasers when there’s one that can easily do the job of both?

The Soprano XL is the gold standard 810-nm wavelength laser diode that continually provides reliable hair reduction results. Like all other hair removal lasers, this technology works to effectively target and treat actively growing hair follicles. As the laser is passed over the area being treated, the laser energy passes through the outer layers of skin and targets the hair follicles below. That laser energy transforms into heat and it is the heat that effectively disables actively growing hair. A series of treatments will be needed in order for patients to experience successful results, but the Soprano XL has a long history of getting patients the hair free results they were searching for.

So what makes the Alma Soprano stand out among the rest? The Soprano offers both patients and practitioners:

• Safe, effective hair reduction results utilizing the 810-nm diode laser wavelength.
• Permanent reduction of unwanted hair for patients with all skin types, including tanned skin.
• Faster treatment times than its laser counterparts; the 12X10 mm spot size in combination with the 10 Hz repetition rate makes it one of the fastest lasers available for hair removal.
• Easy to operate and low cost to practitioners – only one laser is needed to do the job of two, efficiently and effectively.
• Virtually painless procedures due to the Sapphire DualChill tip and the optional Zimmer Cryo 5 air chiller adapter.

In addition to hair removal, the Soprano XL by Alma now also offers near-infrared deep dermal heating treatments. Not sure what this entails? This innovative new procedure joins the ranks with many other non-traditional healing treatments such as aromatherapy, acupuncture and medical massage. This treatment utilizes the NIR or Near-Infrared hand piece and a specially designed IN-Motion technology to deliver uniform energy distribution throughout the targeted area that effectively produces dramatic, yet comfortable deep dermal heating without causing damage to the epidermis and surrounding tissue. This technology is fantastic for treating a variety of ailments such as minor muscle pain, joint stiffness and pain and minor pain associated with arthritis. In addition, it has also been found to help alleviate muscle spasms, minor pains and strains and minor muscular back pain.

Whether patients are looking to remove unwanted hair or are looking to treat minor ailments such as muscle pain, the Alma Soprano laser technology may be exactly what you need. Find out more about this innovative laser hair removal technology today

The Alma Harmony XL has broken all the barriers in aesthetic laser technology to bring practitioners and patients a device that provides ten different technologies that are capable of treating over 60 popular aesthetic treatments; to date, there is no other laser device that can compare.  In the trying times of this aesthetic industry, the Harmony allows practitioners to minimize their investment while maximizing on treatment potential.  So what does this mean for patients?  More affordable treatments that provide lasting results—this technology provides a winning situation for all.

In the short amount of time that laser technology has been available to consumers; great strides have been made to advance the technology to a point where it made sense for both patients and practitioners.  In the past, separate laser devices have been needed to treat each aesthetic ailment, therefore in order to provide a wide arrange of treatments, practitioners needed to invest in a wide variety of aesthetic technology.  Laser devices don’t come cheap therefore financially, for many practitioners, having multiple laser devices didn’t make sense.  However, the introduction of the Harmony XL by Alma brought about an aesthetic laser revolution.  Now, this one device can do the work of ten, and this allows patients to receive safe, effective results for over 60 aesthetic laser procedures.

While the Harmony has applications for dozens of procedures, it is most often used to treat the following:

Hair Removal – With the addition of the AFT 650 handpiece (before only available on the Alma Soprano XL), the Harmony can now also offer Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ treatments to all men and women.  This specialized handpiece eliminates the need for topical anesthetics and other cooling devices.  Patients can now experience smooth, hair free lasting results easily and painlessly.

Skin Rejuvenation – Alma’s Laser360™ complete skin rejuvenation treatment combines three technologies utilized over 60 days to bring patients complete skin rejuvenation.  This application gets patients a complete range of skin rejuvenation results, the most apparent of which are anti-aging techniques.  These technologies are completely safe for rejuvenation of the face, neck, chest, hands or anywhere else patients harbor signs of aging or photo damage.

Acne & Acne Scar Removal – The AFT 420 acne handpiece allows the Alma Harmony to successfully treat problem acne.  The blue light wavelengths effectively target the porphyrins that are produced when p. acnes bacteria is naturally metabolized.  The integration between the porphyrins and the blue light creates oxygen which rapidly destroys these bacteria without damaging the surrounding tissue.  This can effectively reduce problem acne without the need for more invasive techniques.

Tattoo Removal – The Q-Switched Nd: YAG handpiece on the Harmony XL is a safe and effective way to remove unwanted tattoos.  This handpiece incorporates two different laser wavelengths—1064nm and 532nm to treat a wide arrange of tattoo colors.  By incorporating a handpiece that utilizes this dual wavelength technology, practitioners can remove multi-colored tattoos seamlessly.

Vascular & Pigmented Lesions – Some of the tell tale signs of aging include vascular and pigmented lesions.  In order to maintain a more uniform complexion, the Alma Harmony XL utilizes the AFT 540 VP handpiece for the safe and effective reduction of both vascular and pigmented lesions.  This technology works to target and treat these ailments, the laser light penetrates into the treatment area, targets the lesions and utilizes the heat from the laser energy to effectively break apart the pigmented area, thus giving the skin younger look overall.

Wrinkles – To help remove wrinkles and fine lines for a younger appearance, patients can undergo treatments on the Harmony XL with the 1320 Nd: YAG handpiece.  This handpiece is specially designed to reach deeper within the skins layers to target water-containing tissue.  The laser energy heats this water-containing tissue which effectively raises the dermal temperature.  This rise in temperature is the catalyst for the natural production of collagen; it is that collagen that works to fill in lines and wrinkles for a smoother, younger appearance.

The fastest and most powerful laser on the market today that can effectively treat patients with darker skin tones is none other than the Candela GentleYAG. The GentleYAG offers patients and practitioners with unmatched treatment capabilities for hair reduction, facial and leg veins, skin tightening and wrinkle reduction. In terms of speed, efficacy and versatility for those patients with darker skin tones, whether they are looking to remove unwanted hair, remove unsightly veins or smooth and tighten the skin for a fresher, younger appearance, the GentleYAG is the number one laser for the job.

More and more laser centers are utilizing the Candela GentleYAG for effective laser hair removal treatments because in addition to being one of the newest laser hair removal systems on the market, it is also the most effective laser for treating those patients with darker skin types; results can sometimes even be seen on those with tanned skin. The Nd: YAG laser utilizes a longer wavelength than the Alexandrite or Diode laser which allows the laser to pass safely through the outer layers of skin and down to the hair follicles below. It was the design of the Nd: YAG laser that truly revolutionized the laser hair removal treatment; it finally allowed darker skinned patients to see safe, effective results.

In addition to hair removal, the YAG laser can also be used for facial and leg vein treatments and skin rejuvenation. Those men and women who live with unsightly facial and leg veins can truly benefit from laser vein removal treatments with Candela’s Nd: YAG laser. The 1064nm laser wavelength of the GentleYAG is effective for reducing the appearance of facial and leg veins for a more uniform complexion. After a single treatment men and women have noticed a significant reduction and after a series of treatments they’ve noticed fantastic results that last. In addition, the GentleYAG laser is also fantastic for skin rejuvenation whether it be the treatment of wrinkles, fine lines or loose and sagging skin. The laser penetrates through the outer layers of skin in order to effectively promote the natural growth of collagen below. Collagen fills in those lines that can cause wrinkles which leaves patients a smoother, younger looking appearance. For skin rejuvenation results that last, always consider the Candela Nd: YAG.

The GentleYAG by Candela is also widely known because it is the fastest and most powerful Nd: YAG laser available to consumers today. The combination of its larger spot size, faster repetition rate and longer wavelength, allows for the administration of safe and effective treatments for hair removal, vein removal and skin rejuvenation. In addition, its patented epidermal cooling device, the Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD), the GentleYAG employs an adjustable epidermal protection technology that effectively maximizes patient safety and comfort. When undergoing any aesthetic procedure with the Candela GentleYAG, patients can feel confident that they are getting safe and effective treatments that will provide long lasting results.

Whether you are searching for an innovative new way to permanently reduce facial or body hair via laser hair removal, diminish unwanted facial and leg veins or smooth and tighten loose and sagging skin, treatments with the Candela GentleYAG are truly second to none. The time to find out more about this revolutionary laser technology is today; get started on looking and feeling your very best.

The Candela GentleMax is a newly integrated multi-wavelength aesthetic laser treatment system that has quickly taken aesthetic laser procedures to an entirely new level. By combining the capabilities of two premiere lasers manufactured by Candela, the GentleLASE and GentleYAG, into one universal system, the GentleMax now allows for the treatment of virtually all patients, no matter their skin tone. Because this laser features both the 755nm and the 1064nm wavelengths, it is capable of providing permanent hair reduction for men and women with skin types ranging from light to dark. In addition to treating patients with unwanted hair, this laser is also capable of providing treatments for skin tightening, wrinkle reduction and the removal of pigmented lesions. The innovative design of the GentleMax laser makes it possible for one device to do the work of two, efficiently and effectively.

This evolution in aesthetic laser technology now allows providers to offer patients faster, more effective laser treatment experiences. The GentleMax is capable of performing a variety of aesthetic treatments including:

Hair Removal – The GentleMax is capable of providing safe and effective laser hair removal treatments for patients with all skin types. Traditionally, separate laser devices have been needed depending on a patients’ specific skin type because different laser wavelengths pertain to different skin tones. But with the combination of two industry leading lasers into one for effective hair removal device, the GentleMax can treat you no matter your skin type.

Skin Rejuvenation – There are several levels of skin rejuvenation, but the GentleMax can treat them all. Whether you are looking to treat sun damage, sun-induced freckles, broken capillaries, flushing and redness, vascular lesions or brown spots and age spots, patients can experience effective skin rejuvenation with just a series of GentleMax treatments.

Facial & Leg Vein Treatments – If you currently suffer from unsightly spider veins on your face or legs, the 1064nm laser wavelength of the GentleMax can help to safely reduce their visible appearance. Patients notice a significant reduction after just one treatment, and after a series of treatments they notice fantastic results that last.

Skin Tightening and Wrinkle Reduction – Those men and women that suffer with fine lines, wrinkles or loose and sagging skin, the GentleMax works to promote the natural growth of collagen in order to smooth out wrinkles and tighten loose and flabby skin. After a series of treatments patients will look and feel years younger.

By combining the power of two leading aesthetic lasers into one single device, Candela has made it possible to treat the widest variety of patients on one single machine—the potential is unlimited. The GentleLASE is one of the most popular lasers on the market today for hair removal because on those patients with lighter skin tones, it can remove unwanted hair quickly, yet safely and effectively; this is because the GentleLASE targets the hair follicles below the surface of the skin without affecting the surrounding tissue.

On the other end of the spectrum, the GentleYAG is the fastest and most powerful Nd: YAG laser currently on the market today and is used for a variety of aesthetic skin treatments. The YAG’s longer laser wavelength allows for effective laser hair removal from those with darker skin tones, and in addition, is also used for a variety of other aesthetic treatments such as skin rejuvenation, facial and leg vein treatments, skin tightening and vascular lesion treatments. For those men and women who are looking for safe, effective aesthetic laser treatments, the Candela GentleMax is second to none.

The Candela GentleLASE is one of the most versatile lasers currently available to the aesthetic community and has single handedly set the standard for laser hair removal. While it seems that laser technology has been around forever, in reality the first lasers were introduced to consumers a little over a decade ago in 1998. Laser aesthetics have come a long way since then but throughout this time span there have remained some constants, one being the GentleLASE laser. The Candela GentleLASE is an Alexandrite laser that is currently being used worldwide to perform a wide variety of non-invasive aesthetic procedures. With its large spot size and fast repetition rate, this innovative laser has the capability to treat patients faster and more effectively than any other aesthetic laser machine currently available.

One of the reasons why the GentleLASE is so often used for aesthetic procedures is because of its Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD). The DCD is unique to Candela lasers (no other hair removal laser has it) and is in place to cool and protect the outer layers of skin against thermal injury, as well as make treatments more comfortable for patients. With its unique cooling device in addition to all of its other unique features, the Candela GentleLASE is one of the safest and most effective lasers utilized by laser practitioners today.

The Candela GentleLASE is highly versatile because it is a high energy long-pulse laser that can treat most skin types and a variety of skin conditions. While most often used for laser hair removal, this technology is also widely used for skin rejuvenation and the treatment of pigmented lesions and vascular lesions.

Hair Removal – Removing unwanted hair with the Candela GentleLASE can greatly benefit those men and women with lighter skin types. The 755nm wavelength of this laser is best for those with lighter skin tones and darker hair. The speed and versatility of its18mm spot size allows for fewer laser pulses which results in faster treatments and quicker, more successful results.

Skin Rejuvenation – As we grow older our skin starts to show signs of everyday wear and tear—the most prominent of which are wrinkles and fine lines. Skin rejuvenation treatments with the GentleLASE laser are designed to promote the natural growth of collagen beneath the skin for a smoother, tighter, younger look and feel. A series of GentleLASE skin rejuvenation treatments can take years off your look.

Vascular & Lesions – Those men and who suffer with vascular lesions such as hemangiomas, spider veins, venous lakes or blue facial veins or pigmented lesions such as sun spots, age spots, sun induced freckles or melasma can find relief in the Candela GentleLASE. The longer wavelength of the Alexandrite laser (when compared to pulse dye lasers) is much more effective for treating deeper vascular lesions and noticeable pigmented lesions. After undergoing treatment patients notice a significant change in the prominence of both vascular and pigmented lesions, and after a series of treatments they notice fantastic results that last.

There are many forms of hair removal currently available, both temporary and permanent, but none are as safe, effective and long lasting as laser hair removal. There are many remedies available that can help remove unwanted hair today and the GentleLASE is one of the best. Find out more about both the Candela GentleLASE laser as well as the laser hair removal procedure and discover if this is the right hair removal method for you.

Removing unwanted facial and body hair, for most, is simply part of the daily routine. We all have specific areas we remove unwanted hair from, but skin sensitivity, as well as many other factors, can make hair removal more difficult for some areas; one of which is the bikini area. Removing bikini area hair is very important to many men and women, but this sensitive area can pose a lot of problems for those who remove hair every single day. Because of this, several different hair removal methods have been developed over the years, some temporary and some permanent, that are designed to help combat unwanted hair and make the removal process as simple as possible. While there are many techniques out there, the best options for removing the hair down there are listed below.

Shaving: Shaving unwanted bikini hair seems the best option for many. It is fast, easy and most importantly, can be done in the comfort of your own home. While this hair removal method is by far the most popular used by men and women alike, it poses many potential problems. The sensitive skin of the bikini area combined with the coarseness of hair found down there makes shaving a difficult task for many. Razors can easily cause skin irritation, redness, razor bumps, razor burn and ingrown hairs. By working so hard to make that area smooth and hair free, the last thing anyone wants is red, blotchy skin or painful ingrown hairs. While shaving the bikini area is both fast and easy, it can cause a lot of problems as well.

Waxing: Waxing bikini hair is also another temporary option, but one that provides longer lasting results. At home waxing kits can be utilized, but for the best wax, men and women need to visit a salon. Waxing is relatively quick but in that sensitive area can be quite painful. In addition, it can lead to many side effects such as redness, skin irritation and ingrown hairs. Also, before being waxed again, men and women will need to grow out their bikini hair which means that they will not always maintain a smooth, hair free look. Lastly, visiting the salon for monthly appointments can quickly become expensive and time consuming. While this method does provide four to six weeks of hair freedom, the maintenance and upkeep can quickly wear you down.

Electrolysis: Electrolysis is one of two permanent hair removal options for removing unwanted bikini hair, and it is designed to get men and women 100 per cent hair removal results. While this treatment can provide hair free results, Electrolysis is a weakening process—hair follicles are treated individually with an electric current that is designed to disable actively growing hair follicles. While electrolysis is ultimately effective it is a time consuming process. Treatments can take up to two years or more to complete (which can become quite expensive), however once finished, patients will experience 100 per cent bikini hair removal.

Laser Hair Removal: Laser hair removal is the only other form of permanent hair reduction, unlike electrolysis, multiple hair follicles in the bikini area can be targeted and treated simultaneously, therefore treatments are much faster. Men and women usually need an average of six treatments to remove unwanted bikini hair, and those treatments are spaced out every six to ten weeks depending on the hair growth cycle. While this permanent method is faster than electrolysis, it cannot treat individuals with all hair colors (white, gray, blonde and red hair cannot be successfully treated) and it cannot guarantee 100 per cent hair removal. That being said, for those who are proper candidates, it is a quick and easy way to get 85 to 100 per cent hair reduction with lasting results.

All bikini hair removal options provide different results, have different pluses and have different minuses, therefore it is up to you as the consumer to decide which method will best benefit your lifestyle. Finding the perfect hair removal method will allow you to remove bikini hair with ease so that you can feel completely comfortable, day and night.

Removing unwanted hair is a task that most of us undertake on a daily basis, but some facial and body areas are always going to be more important on the ‘scale of removal’, and for most women and some men as well, one of the most important hair removal areas is the underarms. Over the years, several hair removal options have become available; therefore it is tough to know exactly which options can get you the best results. It is difficult to know how to measure them against one another. Do you rate them by cost? Ease of use? Length of time involved? Pain and discomfort? Side effects? Results? Everyone has a different opinion about underarm hair removal techniques, so researching each will help you to make your own decision about which option provides the best results.

The most popular techniques for underarm hair removal include the following:

Shaving: As we all know, shaving underarm hair is by far the fastest and easiest option, but this convenient method does some with some downfalls. For one, its temporary—hair usually grows back within a day, sometimes less. For another, it can cause side effects—razor bumps, razor burn, cuts, nicks and ingrown hairs are all associated with shaving underarm hair. While shaving can have you hair free and on your way in no time, you’ll always be coming back for more.

Waxing: Waxing underarm hair is slightly less convenient than shaving, but it does have one benefit that shaving does not—your hair stays gone longer. Shaving removes hair at the surface of the skin, but waxing removes hair at the follicle level, this means that those who wax can experience smooth, hair free underarms for as long as four weeks. The downfalls of this method include, pain, skin redness, ingrown hairs, cost and inconvenience of visiting a salon (although over the counter waxing kits do alleviate this problem). Waxing can get rid of underarm hair for longer periods of time, but in the end, it always grows back.

Sugaring: Sugaring underarm hair is similar to waxing, except that it is known to be less painful. In addition, only one hair is targeted for removal at a time, this means that treatments are longer than waxing as well. Many individuals will get this treatment because it is relatively painless, relatively inexpensive and provides longer lasting results. However, like other temporary methods, it can lead to ingrown hairs. Those who undergo sugaring have experienced hair free results for up to four weeks.

Depilatory Creams: Depilatory creams such as Nair or Neet are used by many to remove underarm hair. These creams are designed to weaken hair follicles so that the hair simply falls out. While these treatments are painless they can be time consuming (the cream needs to be left on for a certain period of time) and they can also cause skin redness and irritation. On the bright side, users can experience up to two weeks of hair freedom with this method.

Electrolysis: Electrolysis is one of two permanent hair removal options for removing unwanted underarm hair, and it is the only permanent method that can claim to get 100 per cent removal results. Electrolysis is a weakening process—one hair follicle at a time is treated with an electric current that is designed to disable actively growing hair follicles. While electrolysis is effective, it is also time consuming. Treatments can take up to two years to complete, but once finished, patients will experience 100 per cent underarm hair removal.

Laser Hair Removal: Laser hair removal is the other form of permanent hair reduction, unlike electrolysis, multiple hair follicles can be targeted and treated simultaneously, therefore treatments are much faster. Patients usually need an average of six treatments to remove unwanted hair, and those treatments are spaced out every four to ten weeks depending on body area. While this permanent method is faster than electrolysis, it cannot treat all hair colors (blonde, gray, white and red hair cannot be successfully treated) and it cannot guarantee 100 per cent hair removal.

All underarm hair removal options provide different results, have different pros and have different cons, therefore it is up to you the consumer to decide which method best benefits your lifestyle. Finding the perfect hair removal method will allow you to remove underarm hair with ease and then go about the rest of your day without worry.