Your AesthetiCare laser hair removal specialist will provide you with detailed preparation instructions prior to your first appointment at our Leawood or Liberty office. You will be advised to avoid all hair removal methods other than shaving (e.g. tweezing, waxing) for at least two weeks prior to your first session. You should also avoid UV exposure and all tanning methods (including self-tanner) for at least a month to ensure the laser targets only the pigment in the hair follicles.

Negative side effects from laser hair removal are rare and usually occur at the hands of inexperienced providers. If not performed properly, hyperpigmentation, blisters, or even burns may happen.

Lucky for you, AesthetiCare's team of laser specialists are among the most highly trained in the nation, and each are proficient in offering laser hair removal in Overland Park with our range of state-of-the-art devices.

Healthy adults, men and women alike, with unwanted hair are the best candidates for laser hair removal in Overland Park or Liberty at AesthetiCare. Most of our ladies come to us to remove hair in the bikini area, underarms, and legs while guys are interested in laser hair removal on their backs or necks.

It is important to note that laser hair removal is most effective on dark hair colors, as the laser targets pigment in hair follicles. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consider waiting to receive laser hair removal treatments. We also do not recommend using our lasers over a tattoo, as the laser may disrupt or fade the colors.

AesthetiCare proudly owns and operates the latest and greatest laser hair removal devices available. Our powerful lasers are FDA-cleared and are able to successfully treat all skin and hair types. Your best match is determined during your initial consultation with our specialists.

Professional laser hair removal performed by trained providers is not considered painful. Most patients report feeling a rubber band snap sensation for a millisecond that quickly dissipates. This may be followed by a sunburn feeling that doesn't last longer than it'll take you to leave our office.

Since no two patients, nor their treatments, are exactly alike, laser hair removal pricing varies depending on several factors. For example, the number of sessions required and the size of the treatment area(s) will affect your laser hair removal price. Your AesthetiCare specialist will provide you with all necessary pricing information prior to deciding to undergo a series of treatments.

With laser hair removal, it's important for the laser to have follicles to target. This means that you should avoid waxing, tweezing, epilation, or any other hair removal method that pulls hair from the root and disrupts the grow cycle. It's recommended to stop these forms of hair removal at least two weeks before your first laser hair removal session.

Nope! Again, you risk removing pigment from hair follicles that otherwise could have been destroyed. You may shave any hair that remains between sessions as needed, however.

In our experience, laser hair removal at our Leawood or Liberty office is a much quicker, more comfortable method of hair removal. Electrolysis, while also effective, is an invasive, sometimes painful process which involves needles and electrical charges to disrupt the hair growth cycle and destroy hair follicles.

Laser hair removal, on the other hand, can target multiple hairs at one time, and requires on average six treatment sessions rather than years of treatments that may be necessary with electrolysis.

Before you come to our Leawood or Liberty clinic, we want you to feel comfortable about your decision to get laser hair removal. Because laser hair removal is continuing to grow in popularity, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about the treatment.

However, our hair removal specialists at AesthetiCare pride ourselves on educating each client before the procedure begins. That means taking time to debunk false information and any myths swarming around.

Laser hair removal does not cause radiation exposure. In fact, with our delicate care and expertise, we ensure the safety of all of our clients. Some people believe that radiation from professional laser hair removal lasers could cause cancer, and that simply isn’t true. The laser hair removal device we use for clients across North Kansas City and Overland Park are specifically designed to penetrate the skin, and while there is some radiation, it is not enough to harm the skin or body.

If you go to an under-qualified medspa in Kansas City, then you might have issues with discoloration, hyperpigmentation, and patchiness. Although having a strong contrast between the color of your hair and skin makes laser hair removal easier, it does not mean darker skin tones can’t benefit from permanent hair reduction. For this reason, our specialists choose between our four lasers and adjust settings to bring the best results to all clients, regardless of skin tone.

Of course not all laser hair removal technicians are the same! That’s why two people getting the same treatment could have two very different results. The expertise of the provider is what truly makes the difference. Some technicians have had very little training or aren’t up-to-date on new laser hair removal techniques. However, our experienced technicians at Aesthetics make a huge impact on comfort levels, length of treatment, and achieving your ideal results within 4 to 8 treatments.

Absolutely not! We would never provide a treatment that could affect a woman’s fertility. The truth is, there is no scientific evidence that proves laser hair removal can cause infertility. Laser energy during the treatment does penetrate the skin, but not at a level deep enough to reach internal reproductive organs. In fact, laser hair removal is FDA approved, and can even be used on sensitive areas such as the bikini line!