Laser Hair Removal in Santa Barbara, CA
Hair on your body doesn’t need to be a “fact of life.” Laser hair removal is a solution to unwanted hair. Sara Yegiyants, MD, FACS, offers laser hair removal treatments to men and women living in or near Santa Barbara, Ventura, and Santa Maria, CA.
Look your best with permanent hair removal on all areas of your body including:
- Face
- Underarms—Arms
- Legs
- Back
- Bikini
- Chest
- and more…
Light-Based Hair Removal
Tired of constantly shaving and waxing unwanted facial and body hair? There is a better way to remove unwanted hair follicles more comfortably and permanently than traditional hair removal methods.
With light-based hair removal, you can get the touchable skin you’ve always wanted. All you need is a few simple treatments to get lasting results. Treatments are fast, easy, and practically pain-free!
Why Choose Laser Hair Removal?
The advantages of light-based hair removal are clear:
- Long-term results
- Fast treatment sessions that take only minutes—Great for reducing hair from larger areas
- Comfortable treatments with no downtime
How Does it Work?
This light-based technology emits gentle pulses of energy into the skin to target and heat hair follicles responsible for growth.
The follicle absorbs the energy and is destroyed, unable to produce hair again.
Hair Growth Cycles
Which Laser Hair Removal Treatments Are Available?
At SY Plastic Surgery, we offer some of the most popular and effective laser hair removal treatment methods to help you bid farewell to unwanted hair.
Icon™ Laser
The Icon™ by Cynosure provides intense pulse light (IPL) to target hair follicles in your area of concern through a single wavelength of laser. You can start seeing results within one to two treatments and achieve your ideal outcome typically within four to six treatments.
Icon™ by Cynosure also comes with Skintel® Melanin Reader™, which is the industry’s only melanin tracker. Dr. Yegiyants effectively utilizes this tool to track the level of melanin in your skin and determine the ideal treatment setting for you. This increases the safety and results for each treatment.
Sciton Forever Bare BBL
Sciton Forever Bare BBL treatment uses broadband light (BBL) therapy. Through a BBL treatment, you can benefit from multiple wavelengths of laser to treat unwanted hair follicles. You may see visible results within one to two treatments. You can typically achieve full results within three to five treatments.
Sciton Forever Bare BBL stands out due to its state-of-the-art cooling technology, which ensures your comfort and safety during each treatment. BBL can also deliver quicker treatments with faster results, which makes it the gold standard in laser hair removal.
Why Choose Icon™ Laser
The advantages of light-based hair removal are clear:
- Long-term results.
- Fast treatment sessions that take only minutes – Great for reducing hair from larger areas.
- Comfortable treatments with no downtime.
The Industry's Only Melanin Reader
Skintel® Melanin Reader™
- Advanced technology measures the skins melanin index at each treatment.
- This index is used to determine the ideal settings for each individual patient.
- This increases the safety and results for each treatment.
- Hair on most areas of the body can be treated including face, back, chest, arms, underarms, bikini and legs.
- Expect to see a gradual decrease in the hair thickness and in the amount of hair present in the area.
- The treatment takes just minutes for small areas and about 30 minutes for larger areas.
- Patients describe a range of sensations from tingling to the snap of a rubber band during the procedure.
- Typically, there is no downtime and you can return to your daily activities immediately following the procedure.
- Since our hair grows in cycles, multiple laser hair treatments are often recommended for desired results. Other factors that influence this include hair color, texture and area being treated.
- Typically, most people experience a mild, sunburn-like sensation, possibly accompanied by some minor swelling immediately following the treatment. This usually lasts two to 24 hours. Speak with your provider to discuss possible side- effects and the necessary post-treatment care.
The cost of laser hair removal can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the area being treated, the clinic’s location, the expertise of the technician or dermatologist, and the number of sessions required for effective hair removal.
Laser hair treatments can be safely used on all skin types from very light skin to very dark skin. It is most effective on individuals with dark hair. Candidates with very light or gray hair may not be ideal. However, we will determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure based on a variety of factors during your consultation.
Which Laser Hair Removal Is Right for Me?
Depending upon your treatment area and intensity of hair growth, Dr. Yegiyants can help you determine exactly which laser hair removal treatment is the right fit for you.
During your initial consultation, Dr. Yegiyants performs a detailed check for your area of concern, while also understanding your goals, medical history, as well as general questions about the treatment method and costs. After taking these factors into account, she can suggest a laser hair removal treatment as the ideal solution for you.
To start your laser hair removal treatments in Santa Barbara, CA, schedule your appointment online or call us at (805) 682-1731.