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What warranty do you provide about the permanency of hair removal?
No warranty is given as with any other technology. Permanency varies with skin type, hair type, color, hormonal status, changes in hair with age, etc. However based on the references of studies given, a 60%-80% permanent hair loss can be expected at the end of the required treatment sessions. This is the best hair removal technology available in the world today. Thick, coarse hair takes longer time to go and response depends on individual hormone status. Some patients need more than 4 treatments.

How many treatment sessions will I need?
Varies with skin type and hair color. In general, 4 sessions at 4 to 6 week intervals may be needed. Discounts available if more treatments are needed or desired.

How long does it take to do it?
Varies from individual to individual depending upon age, sex, type of skin, density of hair and color of hair, etc. Usually it takes ½ hour from start to finish for upper lip and chin. Me and my staff do it in a nice and relaxed way. Bigger body parts take a longer time to finish.

Is Laser Hair Removal carcinogenic?
No! Because laser emitted by this machine is non-ionizing, and has a highly selective wavelength, which is absorbed only by the melanin pigment in the hair shaft and does not affect other tissues of the skin.

Does it help acne and in-growing hair?
Yes! It does help acne to a certain extent and no in-growing hair was reported or seen by me in the treated series of patients. Remember it synges and pulls the hair out.

Is the procedure painful?
It depends on the individual’s sensitivity to pain. In all of my patients I have done it without local anesthesia, one girl was sensitive but got adjusted in the second session. Although other centers sometimes use Emla. I discourage my patients, as I know there is no absoluteness about it efficacy. Diode Laser’s chilled tip protects the patient’s skin. At the most you might feel some tinge or some heat.

How long is the recovery time after the procedure?
None! You may go back to your office work as soon as the procedure is done. There may be some redness and bumps in some types of skin. But this goes away in 2-24 hours.

Is your Laser Hair Removal system good for any man and woman?
To determine this, I have kept my first consultation free (value $200). I discuss and answer all you questions in this session. Only a few skin types may not take it well. It works on majority of men and women.

Are there certain dos and don’ts before the procedure?
Yes. Again I discuss these things in our free consultation. We cannot answer you on phone or by email. I would recommend you to come to the clinic for the first free consultation and only when you are convinced, we will proceed further for treatment session.

Is it done by a nurse or a technician?
Yes, my assistant or technician does it. Also I do it myself. I enjoy doing it. I feel people come with more confidence when I do it. I have taken special training for it and I feel comfortable with any type of laser for hair removal OR for any medical indication. But it all depends on my availability to do it. I have trained staff who do it equally well. The machine is idiot proof.

Does any other form of hair removal preclude me from joining your program?
No! We will discuss all these issues in the first free consultation on a person to person basis.

How permanent is permanent?
It is as permanent as one can get. Laser Hair Removal offers the most technologically advanced hair removal system available today. Studies indicate that after a series of sessions, 60-80% of the targeted hair will be removed, or become thin and fuzzy.

How many sessions will I require?
Since hair grows in three staggered cycles, fours session are necessary to ensure that all hair are treated during their growth cycle. A maintenance session may be required after 4 treatments.

Is Laser Hair Removal safe?
The system we use had been approved by the FDA and has not been found to have any adverse long-term side effects.

Is the procedure safe for pregnant women?
Nothing in the studies has shown that Diode Laser Hair Removal technology has adverse effects on pregnancy. However, I believe that even a slightest risk is not worth taking. For this reason, I do not perform Laser Hair Removal on pregnant women or women who are nursing.

What should I wear?
If the area that you are having treated required disrobing, you will be provided with an appropriate govern. Generally you will be able to keep some or all of your clothes on.

Will tanning have any effect on my session?
I strongly recommend that you stay out of the sun for a minimum of two weeks prior to the treatment. As a skin care professionals, we must point out that all exposure to UV rays is harmful to you skin. I strongly recommend that you apply SPF 45and above before going in the sun.

Can I wear make-up?
It is best that you come without make-up, but we can always remove it for you before your session. 

 
 

Gulam M. Khan, MD, PA.
8830, Long Point, Suite 202, Houston, TX, 77055.
Tel: (713)-468-5438. Fax: (713)-468-8734.
Email:
gmk@charmingskin.com


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