Board Certified Dermatologist, Dimitry Khasak routinely performs Laser Hair Removal from the comfort of his Manhattan, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey office.

Traditional hair removal techniques, such as shaving, plucking, waxing and depilatory creams provide only temporary relief. Until now, the only recognized way to remove hair permanently has been by electrolysis - which can be tedious, time-consuming and uncomfortable. Laser hair removal safely  removes unwanted body hair without damaging the delicate pores and structures of the skin. Facial and bikini areas are usually completed in under ten minutes; legs, backs and larger areas can take longer.

The use of lasers in dermatology has advanced rapidly over the past 30 years. Today, lasers have a broad range of dermatologic applications, Board Certified Dermatologist Dmitry Khasak, MD uses lasers in his Manhattan, New York and Jersey City, New Jersey office to treat the following conditions:

• removal or improvement of wrinkles & lines

• improvement of aging and photo-aging

• treatment of superficial brown pigmentation

• treatment of age spots and deep pigmented
  lesions such as port wine stains and birthmarks

• removal or improvement of scars

• removal of some skin cancers

• removal or improvement of vascular moles

• removal of tattoos

• removal of warts

• removal of unwanted hair

What precautions should be taken before and after laser hair removal treatment?

• Avoid the sun 4-6 weeks before and after treatment or until your practitioner allows it.
• You must avoid electrolysis, plucking or waxing hair for 6 weeks prior to treatment.
• If you have had a history of peri-oral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
• If you have a dark skin type, a bleaching cream may be started 4-6 weeks before treatment to optimize results.
• You should discuss your desired results and the improvements you expect to achieve with your practitioner. Together you can decide if your expectations will be met and if this laser treatment is the best option.

How many laser hair removal treatments will I need from Board Certified Dermatologist, Dmitry Khasak?
Hair grows in cycles. The number of treatments required depends upon your skin color and coarseness of the hair. Everyone will require at least 2-3 treatments as the process is only effective on hair during the early growing cycle. Repeat sessions at either his Manhattan, New York of Jersey City, New Jersey office will be necessary to treat these follicles when they re-enter the early growth phase.

How does  the laser remove the hair ?
The laser emits an invisible light which penetrates the skin without damaging it; it is then absorbed by the pigments of the pilous follicle. The laser light selectively absorbed by the follicle damages its functions and impairs its ability to fabricate hair. At the level of the pilous follicle, the laser light absorbed by the pigments is then transformed into heat which damages the hair but not the surrounding skin.

How safe is laser hair removal ?
Laser hair removal is an effective and proven method. Laser can be used as a medical device since it can be exactly tuned according each patient's type of skin, guaranteeing an effective treatment. Observance of instructions and precautions are essential for safe treatment. Thus, the use of a powerful device adapted to each skin type allows for effective and safe treatment.

What is the difference between laser hair removal and the other methods of hair removal ?
Laser hair removal is a technique that makes it possible to treat rapidly and in the same session a very large area of the body, for a longer period of time and gradually deteriorating the hair.

Is laser hair removal a permanent solution?
One generally speaks of extended periods of hair removal, with a decrease in the amount of hair and in their diameter. Thus, after each session and according to, the area of the body involved, one can notice increasingly long periods in-between hair removal sessions (4-6 weeks at the beginning and several months after some sessions). On the whole and after several sessions, hair removal is virtually complete.

Can anybody have laser hair removal done?
Some types of skins require specific precautions or use of a specific laser (dark or black skin). Current hair removal lasers cannot remove light or white hair.

What are the precautions to be taken before a laser hair removal?
It is imperative to stay away from the sun in the weeks preceding a hair laser removal session, since tan is a contra-indication for the treatment. People under medication must warn their doctor since some drugs can lead to reaction to light and require postponement of the laser treatment. The area to be treated must be shaved three days before the laser hair removal session.

What precautions should be taken following a laser hair removal session?
You will be advised to use a hydrating and anti-redness cream during the hours following the treatment. Exposure to sun is a contra-indication, a solar shield must be used in case of sunny weather.

If you have any questions about laser hair removal, feel free to contact Board Certified Dermatologist Dmitry Khasak, MD at either his Manhattan, New York or Jersey City, New Jersey office.