Why you will not hear “permanent” here

Laser hair removal gives a lasting reduction in hair growth once the recommended course is complete. It does not guarantee that every hair is gone forever, because follicles that were dormant during treatment can wake up later and grow some new hair. That is why Bellava talks about a reduction, and why a touch-up every six to twelve months is part of the plan from the start.

What the first few sessions are like

The laser’s energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle, which heats and damages it so it stops producing hair. You feel warmth as each pulse lands; most people compare it to a rubber band snapping against the skin, and cooling is available to make it more comfortable.

After the first couple of sessions you will notice treated hairs shedding.
Around the fourth or fifth session the reduction usually becomes clearly visible.
Most people start with about six sessions, four to six weeks apart.

Sessions range from about 15 minutes for an upper lip to an hour for full legs or a back.

What changes the count

Your plan is set at a consultation, because several things move the number up or down: the body area, how thick the hair is, your skin and your hormones. Dark, coarse hair responds best, and settings are adjusted for each skin tone, so darker skin is not ruled out. Results vary from person to person.

The sun is the thing to plan around

Skin needs to stay out of the sun and tanning beds for four weeks before a session, and direct sun and sweaty exercise are best avoided for a day or two after. If your summers in Armonk are spent outdoors at Whippoorwill Country Club or beside a pool, consider treating covered areas in season, or starting the course in autumn. Before each visit, stop waxing and electrolysis a month ahead, shave the area a day or two before, arrive with clean skin, and tell your technician about any medications you take.

Who treats you

Licensed medical estheticians Semira Crecco-Donnelly and Natalina McEwan perform laser hair removal at Bellava. Both list it among their specialties.

Armonk patients ask

How far is Bellava? About 13 miles north of Armonk, roughly 19 minutes without traffic, at 182 Route 117 Bypass Road in Bedford Hills.

Will I be red afterwards? The area may be slightly red or swollen for a few hours. An ice pack helps, and you can go back to normal activities straight away.

Are there risks? Irritation, darker or lighter patches of skin, and infection if aftercare is skipped. Eye protection is worn for upper-body areas.

How do I book? Press Book Now to choose a time online. Full details are on the laser hair removal page.

Laser Hair Removal for Armonk, NY