Laser Hair Removal in Chico, CA
You don’t have to live with unwanted hair on your body or face. Laser hair removal treatments in Chico, Yuba City, and Oroville, CA, at Rejuvené significantly reduce hair growth with long-lasting results. Using proven technology, a licensed registered nurse performs your treatment under the supervision of a board-certified dermatologist, ensuring it’s safe and effective.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Laser wavelengths delivered during the treatment target melanin (pigment) in the hair’s shafts. The heat energy is then transmitted to the follicle, destroying it without damaging the skin. Because hair grows in cycles and the laser can only damage follicles during the active growth phase, multiple treatment sessions scheduled several weeks apart are needed to produce the best results.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Laser Hair Removal?
Both women and men can benefit from laser hair removal treatments. Because the laser beam targets the pigment in hair, patients who see the best results have dark and coarse hair and lighter skin. Improvements in laser technology have made it possible to treat people with lighter hair or darker skin with good results. However, if you have fine, blonde, or red hair, other types of treatments, such as waxing, may be more appropriate. We offer waxing treatments by appointment.
Laser hair removal works on most areas of the body and face, including:
- Eyebrows
- Chin
- Upper lip
- Cheeks
- Underarms
- Forearms
- Bikini line
Treatment times and the number of sessions depend on the targeted area (or areas), the amount of hair, and your goals.
“After 4 treatments of hair removal, I am very pleased with my results. The entire staff was friendly, professional, and sensitive to my needs. The treatment rooms convey a feeling of privacy and relaxation. I am a client for life!”
– Shannon B.
How Much Does Laser Hair Removal Cost?
Laser hair removal prices vary with the size and number of treatment areas. Package pricing and specials can help make treatments fit most budgets.
What Happens During a Laser Hair Removal Treatment?
Before your procedure, you’ll trim the hair in your treatment area. At your appointment, we’ll have you wear protective eye shields for your safety. Most patients tolerate the procedure well with little discomfort; many describe the feeling as comparable to a rubber band snapping the skin. If desired, you can elect to have a numbing cream applied about 45 minutes before the treatment.
How Long Does Laser Hair Removal Last?
Results of laser hair removal last indefinitely because treated follicles can no longer produce hair. You may need touch-up treatments occasionally to target the hairs that weren’t active when treated.
Laser Hair Removal FAQ
Do you need to shave before laser hair removal?
To avoid burns, hair in targeted areas must be below the skin’s surface. You must shave—not wax or pluck—12 to 24 hours before laser hair removal to minimize irritation associated with freshly shaved skin.
How old do you have to be to get laser hair removal?
Most clinics require patients to be at least 18 years old. Younger patients may be treated with parental consent.
Does laser hair removal work on blonde hair?
Because the laser targets pigment in hair follicles, blonde hair is more challenging to treat. While results may not be as effective as with darker hair, some modern laser technologies can still reduce lighter hair colors.
How long should you wait between laser hair removal sessions?
We recommend waiting 4 to 6 weeks between laser hair removal sessions to give inactive follicles time to transition to their growth phase and respond to treatment.