Hair & Scalp
Hair growth in areas where a person would prefer lasting reduction.
Physician-led assessment · individualized care · Vancouver clinic
Understanding Unwanted Facial & Body Hair
Maybe you're tired of shaving every morning, the ingrown hairs after waxing, or checking your chin in the car mirror before a meeting. Wanting smoother skin with less upkeep is one of the most common reasons people visit us.
For most people, unwanted hair is simply normal hair, shaped by genetics and background, in places they'd rather keep smooth. Laser hair reduction works by targeting the pigment in active follicles, so it gives its best results on darker hair, and we tailor settings to your skin tone. Occasionally, new coarse hair on a woman's face, chest or abdomen, especially if it appears fairly quickly or alongside other changes, can be a sign of a hormonal condition such as PCOS. We'll keep an eye out for that too, so your plan covers both comfort and health.
Causes and Contributing Factors
Hair pattern and density are largely determined by genetics and ethnicity and are usually normal. Hormones play an important role, and shifts related to puberty, pregnancy, menopause, or hormonal conditions can change hair growth. Certain medications can also increase hair. When growth in a woman follows a male pattern (for example on the face, chest, or abdomen), this is termed hirsutism and can sometimes reflect a hormonal cause that is worth assessing.
Signs and Symptoms
Assessment
At your consultation, our senior laser technicians and cosmetic health and skincare advisors look at where your hair grows, how much, and when it changed, along with your hair colour and coarseness and your skin tone, since these guide how the laser is set. We ask about medications and any symptoms such as changes to your periods, and if a hormonal cause seems possible we'll suggest checking it. Then we map out a session schedule around the areas you want smoother, the time of year and your budget.
Cosmetic consultations are complimentary.
Prevention and Ongoing Care
Between laser sessions, shaving is the gentlest way to manage regrowth, and daily sun protection on treated areas keeps your skin ready for each visit. A soothing, fragrance-free moisturizer helps calm the skin after treatment and reduces ingrown hairs. Our team can recommend products from our online shop that suit your skin.
Treatment Options
These are some of the options connected to this concern. The appropriate plan depends on assessment, suitability, and your goals.
Our laser hair removal uses the Clarity II, a dual-wavelength laser that lets settings be matched to your skin tone and hair. It gradually reduces growth over a series of sessions timed to your hair's growth cycle. Treatments are performed by our senior laser technicians under the medical direction of Dr. Gidon Frame.
Laser is best suited to hair with some pigment. If a hormonal cause turns up, treating it becomes part of your plan.
For the fuller picture, explore the treatment pages above or discuss the options during a consultation.
Medical Assessment
See a doctor when hair growth is new, rapid, or follows a male pattern in a woman, or when it comes with irregular periods, acne, a deepening voice or other hormonal symptoms. Sudden or marked changes in hair growth in anyone are worth checking before treating the concern as purely cosmetic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Laser hair removal targets pigment in active hair follicles, so it tends to work best when there's contrast between the hair and skin, and less predictably with very light, grey or fine hair. Hair grows in cycles, so a series of sessions is usually needed, and results vary between people. We'll tell you at your consultation how well your hair is likely to respond.
Sometimes. Hair that's new, rapidly increasing, or follows a male pattern in a woman, especially with irregular periods or acne, can reflect a hormonal cause worth checking. Longstanding hair that fits your family pattern is more often a normal variation.
Laser treatment often gives lasting reduction in the number and coarseness of hairs, and occasional maintenance sessions keep things smooth. Hormonal changes over time can also affect hair growth. We'll explain what to expect for your hair and skin type at your consultation.
Physician Assessment
An assessment can help clarify what may be contributing, which options may be appropriate, and what a reasonable next step could look like for you.
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Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic combines medical assessment, individualized planning, physician oversight, and a broad range of treatment options in its Vancouver clinic.
Bring your questions, treatment history, and goals. Your provider can help you understand appropriate options, expected recovery, and realistic outcomes.
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