Hair Removal at Aspen Laser Spa in Lakewood Colorado

We offer State-Of-The-Art Laser Skin Procedures that are FDA approved, for men and women of all skin types. Our medically supervised spa provides Laser Hair Removal, Photo Rejuvenation (Laser Facials), Microdermabrasion, Peels, Injectables, Acne Treatments, Cellulite Treatments and Laser Vein Treatments. Our talented team of medical spa professionals is dedicated to improving one’s appearance with The Art Of Laser. Stop by today for your free consultation.

How does Hair Removal work?

The primary principle behind laser hair removal is selective photothermolysis. Lasers can cause localized damage by selectively heating dark target matter, (melanin), in the area that causes hair growth, (the follicle), while not heating the rest of the skin. Light is absorbed by dark objects, so laser energy can be absorbed by dark material in the skin (but with much more speed and intensity). This dark target matter, or chromophore, can be naturally-occurring or artificially introduced.

Hair removal lasers selectively target Melanin:

* Melanin is considered the primary chromophore for all hair removal lasers currently on the market. Melanin occurs naturally in the skin (it gives skin and hair its color). There are two types of melanin in hair: eumelanin (which gives hair brown or black color) and pheomelanin (which gives hair blonde or red color). Because of the selective absorption of photons of laser light, only black or brown hair can be removed.

Laser is attracted to dark pigment and therefore works best with dark coarse hair. Light skin and dark hair are an ideal combination, but new lasers are now able to target dark black hair even in patients with dark skin.

Men and women use laser hair removal services to have unwanted hair removed. Hair removal is commonly done on the chin, lip, ear lobe, shoulders, back, underarm, abdomen, buttocks, pubic area, bikini lines, thighs, face, neck, chest, arms, legs, hands, and toes.

Laser Hair Removal has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for “permanent hair reduction.” Hair removal lasers have been in use since 1997. Laser hair removal has become extremely popular because of its speed and efficacy, although some of the efficacy is dependent upon the skill and experience of the laser operator, and the choice and availability of different laser technology at the clinic which is performing the procedure. Some will need touch-up treatments, especially on large areas, after the initial set of 3-8 treatments. It has also been observed that some people seem to be non-responders – this is not confirmed and reasons are not known, and may in fact be due to lack of skill on the part of many laser operators and/or the type of machine and settings they are using. Keep in mind that it's hard to judge whether someone’s lack of results is due to a potential underlying medical condition that causes continuous growth and makes it seem like laser isn’t working, if the treatment wasn't performed properly, or whether for some people it just doesn't work for currently unknown reasons. In essence, you can’t determine what your personal results would be like unless you try it. Results depend on many variables involved, including the tech's experience, type of laser used, how settings are set, etc. It is recommended to start with one area and see how your hair reacts before committing to a set of treatments on many areas at once.

Contact Aspen Laser Spa today for a consultation: 303.279.8900