Laser Hair Removal in New Jersey

Getting laser hair removal done in New Jersey can be a daunting task for the first time candidate.  While there are many unregulated centers claiming to offer such services, the best way to go about choosing the right laser hair removal center is to make sure that the center is staffed by board-certified Medical Doctors.  This is because laser hair removal is no small task – when it comes to your body, you cannot allow for guesswork.

Who Regulates Laser Hair Removal

The FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health is the regulatory body which oversees electrolysis equipment and lasers. Chemical depilatories, waxes, and shaving creams and gels fall under
the jurisdiction of FDA’s Office of Cosmetics and Colors in the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition.  In NJ, the practice of professional hair removal is generally regulated by state and local authorities.  At Ethos Spa, we provide laser hair removal in Summit, NJ.  Our second location, which is also staffed by Dr. Hardik Soni, M.D., provides laser hair removal in Englewood, NJ.

Recommendations for Laser Hair Removal in NJ

Sometimes it is recommended that a topical anesthetic product be used before a laser hair removal procedure, to minimize pain. In these cases, FDA recommends that consumers discuss with a medical professional the circumstances under which the cream should be used, and whether the use is appropriate.  At Ethos Spa, you will always be advised of the best procedure and course of action so as to minimize pain.

Those who decide to use a skin-numbing product should follow the directions of a health care provider and consider using a product that contains the lowest amount of anesthetic drugs possible. FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has received reports of serious and life-threatening side effects after use of large amounts of skin-numbing products for laser hair removal.  This is the reason why you should always make sure the laser hair removal center you choose is supervised by a licensed Medical Doctor.

Side effects of laser hair removal can include blistering, discoloration after treatment, swelling, redness, and scarring. Sunlight should be avoided during healing after the procedure.  At Ethos Spa, we take every precaution necessary to minimize such side effects.

How many sessions are needed?

The average number of visits necessary to see permanent hair reduction is four to six—but some people respond well in two sessions, and others need a dozen. That is why a “package deal” offered for laser hair removal is often more advantageous for the doctor or technician than for the patient. Learn more about Ethos Spa’s laser hair removal NJ services here.

Laser Hair Removal for Teenagers

Used improperly, the lasers can cause disfiguring burns. But in the hands of a licensed physician, it’s safe at all ages. In Dr. Hardik Soni’s professional experience, laser hair removal is well-tolerated in older teenagers; in other words, they won’t back out once the — admittedly uncomfortable — procedure has begun. Treating someone in the 14-16 age range requires making sure the child isn’t being coerced by her parents and is “mature enough to understand that this is a means to an end.” But Dr. Soni recommends that parents wait for children under 14 years of age.

Laser Hair Removal – the bottom line

If you considering laser hair removal, always remember that the results can be great, but if you are treated with the wrong laser or with the wrong setting, you will not get the maximum hair reduction (there’s no such thing as total removal). And you might end up with burns, hyperpigmentation, even increased hair growth (this phenomenon may be quite common in darker-skinned women who are being treated on the face, but the risk can be reduced by using a longer-wavelength laser). For the best results, try out the free consultation for laser hair removal in NJ at Ethos Spa and see for yourself if you feel comfortable with the doctor who will carry out the procedure.