Using the most technologically advanced equipment, painless Laser Hair Removal is performed by Dr. Ramin R. Samadi and other highly trained, board-certified physicians and medical providers of Artisan Aesthetics. Laser Hair Removal is FDA approved and has been established as the best, least time consuming and most effective method for "permanent" removal or 80-90% reduction of unwanted hair from all areas of the body, with the exception of areas below the eyebrow.  The remaining hair will be much lighter, finer and softer.  When applied properly, medical lasers do not cause skin damage and can be used in most, if not all, skin types.  The most successful results are achieved in patients with dark-hair and light skin.  Careful adoption of the powerful laser device parameters to each skin type allows for an effective and safe treatment.  The non-ionizing laser energy is selectively absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and hair shaft.  Hair grows in cycles and at different rates on various areas of the body.  The laser energy is mostly absorbed by the hair which is in an early active growth phase and will not affect the surrounding tissue.  This will only result in destruction of the "growing" hair follicle and impairment and restriction of its regrowth.  The non-invasive nature of laser hair removal permits the clinician to treat the delicate skin in large areas without disruption to the structure of the outer layer of skin. Laser Hair Removal may cause a momentary mild discomfort, which is significantly better tolerated than any other available hair removal modality, including tweezing, plucking, waxing or electrolysis.  The result of Laser Hair Removal is not immediate.  Around 3-10 days after treatment hair will begin to resurface.  Most of these hairs are "falling out". Depending on the region of the body each treatment session may take 20-60 minutes.  Medical laser hair removal does not have any "down-time" and after the completion of the treatment, patients may return to their normal activities. Dark skinned individuals may require fewer treatment sessions but may potentially experience more side effects.  Application of a bleaching cream, 4-6 weeks prior to laser treatment, may optimize the results.  Fine blond, white or grey hair is least responsive to this medical laser hair treatment.  In these types of hair, pre-treatment prescription of medications such as Meladine can be beneficial.  In most patients the completion of these sessions will result in an overall reduction of unwanted hair.  The remaining hair will be much lighter, finer and softer.