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Shaving, waxing, threading, and epilating are maintenance activities — they address the symptom temporarily but never the root. Laser hair removal targets the hair follicle directly, delivering energy that disrupts the follicle's ability to produce hair. After a completed series, most patients see a significant and lasting reduction in hair growth in the treated area. Many describe it as one of the most practical aesthetic investments they have made.
What is this treatment?
We use the Motus AZ laser system, which delivers energy at a wavelength and with delivery technology designed to reduce discomfort compared to older laser platforms. The Motus AZ is capable of treating a wide range of skin tones safely — including skin types that historically presented higher risks with traditional laser hair removal systems.
How we approach it at Revitalize
The treatment area is shaved twenty-four hours before your appointment. The handheld device is applied in passes over the treatment area, delivering laser energy to targeted follicles. A cooling mechanism reduces the heat sensation. Sessions take fifteen to sixty minutes or more depending on the size of the treatment area. Most patients describe tolerable, brief heat sensations. A series of sessions is required because hair follicles cycle through growth phases, and laser energy is most effective in the active growth phase.
Who is a good candidate
- ✓Adults seeking long-term reduction in hair growth on the face, body, or extremities
- ✓Those tired of the ongoing time and cost of shaving, waxing, or other temporary removal methods
- ✓Patients with dark hair — laser hair removal is most effective when there is contrast between hair and skin tone
- ✓Most skin tones — the Motus AZ system accommodates a wider range than older platforms
- ✓Those who can commit to a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart
Not appropriate for
- ×Pregnancy — hair removal is deferred until after delivery
- ×Patients taking photosensitizing medications — requires review and possible dose adjustment
- ×Active skin infections or irritation in the treatment area
- ×Recent tattoos in the treatment field
- ×Those with light blonde, red, or gray hair — laser energy targets pigment, and results are reduced with lighter hair
What to expect at your appointment
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Consultation: We assess your skin type, hair characteristics, and treatment area. We give you a realistic expectation for the number of sessions needed and what reduction you can expect.
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Preparation: Shave the treatment area twenty-four hours before your appointment. Avoid waxing, threading, or any removal method that removes the hair from the follicle for at least four weeks before treatment. Avoid sun exposure to the treatment area.
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Treatment session: The Motus AZ device is passed over the treatment area in a series of passes. You will feel brief heat sensations with each pulse. Sessions take fifteen to sixty or more minutes.
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After treatment: The skin may appear mildly red and feel like a mild sunburn. This typically resolves within a few hours to a day. Avoid sun exposure to the treated area and apply SPF.
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Between sessions: You will likely see some continued shedding of treated hairs over two to three weeks. Shaving is fine between sessions. Do not wax or thread.
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After your series: Most patients complete four to eight sessions to see significant reduction. Maintenance sessions may be recommended annually for some patients.
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Frequently asked questions
Laser hair removal results vary by individual, hair type, and skin tone. Long-term reduction is likely for most appropriate candidates; permanent elimination is not guaranteed. A series of sessions is required. Consultation required to confirm candidacy.
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