Las Colinas Dermatology - Laser Hair Removal

Las Colinas Dermatology
Alison A. Black, M.D.
440 W. IH635, Suite 365
Irving, TX 75063
Phone: 972-432-0300

Welcome to Las Colinas Dermatology!

Dr. Alison Black is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended Texas A&M University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She received her Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas and then completed her internship and dermatology residency at Parkland Memorial Hospital and U.T. Southwestern Medical School. In 1995 she began her dermatology practice in Las Colinas, providing treatment of disorders of the skin, hair and nails for adults and children, in addition to providing state-of-the-art cosmetic, laser and surgical treatment.

Laser hair removal

In the past, common methods for removing unwanted hair included plucking, waxing, shaving, depilatories and electrolysis. Most of these methods are painful, messy, and/or time-consuming, while only offering a temporary solution to a frustrating problem!

Now there is a more effective solution: the LightSheerâ„¢ laser, a state-of-the-art system that can remove hair faster, more reliably, and with less pain than other methods. The LightSheerâ„¢ Diode Laser is designed to eliminate unwanted hair from most parts of the body. It is one of the safest, most effective and technologically advanced laser systems available, and can be used on most every skin type.

How does it work?
The light emitted from the LightSheerâ„¢ laser is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicles, destroying them or impeding their growth. At the same time, the laser hand piece uses a cooling tip to protect the skin surface, allowing for safe and effective treatment of most skin types, with little risk of side effects.

What should I expect?
Because the laser targets hairs that are in an actively growing phase, several treatments may be required to eliminate any new hairs as they come into a growth phase. Treatments are spaced four to eight weeks apart and can take from 10 minutes (the upper lip) to 45 minutes (back or legs). On most treated areas a topical numbing cream is applied, making the procedure very well tolerated by most people. Immediate after-effects, if any, are minimal, and may include mild redness and irritation.

When is the best time for treatment? What about sun exposure?
The laser-treated areas will be more sun-sensitive for a few weeks, so a broad-spectrum sunscreen is recommended at all times. Any areas that will be exposed to the sun regularly such as the face or legs should be treated in the fall, winter or spring, rather than the summer.

Questions?
Call Las Colinas Dermatology at (972)432-0300 and we will be glad to answer any questions and schedule a consultation.

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