What can be done about unwanted hair growth on the Face or Body?
There are numerous depilatory (hair removal) non-surgical options available including:
waxing
electric depilatory machines that can be purchased over the counter at a drug store.
Another option is Laser Hair Removal:
This is done by super cooling the skin and simultaneously using a specifically designed hair removal laser to destroy the hair root.
Dark hair responds best, blond hair the least.
It takes at least 4-6 sessions to achieve the desired effect depending on the density, colour, and body location. The majority of the unwanted hair (but not 100%) of the hair is removed.
This procedure is done by a trained medical technician in Dr. Giuffre’s Surgical Suite.
*Please Contact the Surgical Suite for a consultation appointment at 780-424-6520
risks:
Risks for laser hair removal:
Mild pain during the procedure
The area to be treated is shaved. There may be some mild erythema (redness) and itching after treatment
Recurrent hair growth: will often take multiple treatments. The darker the hair, the better the response to treatment.
Expense: Laser hair removal is not covered by AHS
(AHS will cover scars that create a functional problem and lesions or marks that are precancerous or cancers)