Microneedling is a popular and effective treatment for a variety of hard-to-treat skin conditions that might not respond well to other forms of therapy. Its collagen-stimulating effects can successfully minimize the appearance of lines, wrinkles, discolorations, scars, loose skin, and other conditions while naturally rejuvenating one’s appearance. Here at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI, this therapy is performed by a trained and licensed professional in a relaxing setting.

In addition to its corrective effects, this treatment can also be used to prevent some skin issues before they occur by promoting collagen production, which helps to keep the skin healthy and radiant. For this reason, it can be an appropriate solution for people of all ages and can be safely repeated multiple times until improvements are achieved.

How Often Can You Get Microneedling Treatments?

This treatment can be safely repeated once per month, but how often you’ll need to return can depend on different factors. Some conditions may not require more than one treatment, as is the case with enlarged pores, which often respond favorably after just a single therapy session. Other issues, like acne scars, may require six to eight sessions spaced out every four to eight weeks before permanent improvements take place.

Then there are age-related conditions, like wrinkles and lines, that require regular maintenance sessions anywhere between every three months to every twelve months. For milder issues, at least three appointments are normally needed, but it’s your choice whether you’d like to schedule regular appointments to stay on top of your skincare goals or return only when needed.

How Does This Therapy Work?

Microneedling, which is also known as percutaneous collagen induction, is a therapeutic option that has shown to be effective in treating many different types of health and cosmetic issues, including some skin conditions of the face. It works by using small needles to induce an immune response within the skin, which can lead to increases in proteins that help heal the skin, including collagen and elastin.

Because both elastin and collagen can play a role in the skin’s elasticity and appearance, this therapy can be beneficial for those with sagging skin, wrinkles, discoloration issues, enlarged pores, and other otherwise chronic or permanent conditions.

What Happens During Treatment?

The Treatment Process

To start the therapy session, we’ll normally begin by applying lidocaine gel or another numbing solution to the skin about 40 minutes beforehand. We’ll then move on to the needling part of the session, which involves passing a handheld device over the target areas of the skin where treatment is needed.

Tiny needles attached to the device will move back and forth in the skin producing microscopic holes. While this may sound painful, most patients do not experience any significant pain and the anesthetic we apply beforehand can make this process more comfortable.

Aftercare Recommendations

After your appointment, you’ll be able to return to your usual activities again, whether it’s returning to work or going for a walk, but we’ll give you some aftercare instructions to ensure that you receive the most optimal results from this therapy.

Some things that should typically be avoided for a while after treatment include strenuous exercise, rubbing your face, excessive heat, and anything else that the skin is likely to be sensitive to while it’s healing. There’s otherwise no downtime and the recovery period itself is usually less than seven days.

How Quickly Will I See Results?

Most of our patients begin to notice results within a few months after their initial treatment, but repeated treatments are often necessary for certain conditions. As the tiny wounds made by the microneedling process heal within the first week, the skin often responds favorably with a brighter and fuller appearance.

As more time passes, the skin may continue to respond to the collagen-stimulating effects of the treatment by removing dead skin cells, replacing them with healthy ones, and repairing damage while giving the skin a smoother texture.

How Long Do the Results Last?

This therapy can lead to long-term improvements that may or may not require regularly scheduled treatments to maintain results. Most patients will need to return for touch-ups at some point, and this can vary anywhere between every few months to once per year. The following factors can all play a role in how long the results will last:

Your Age

The single biggest factor in how long the results will last is your age, as we naturally lose collagen and elastin in the body as we grow older. This therapy can retrain the skin into regularly producing adequate levels of collagen, but this effect may last longer and be more noticeable over time for those who are younger.

Condition

Some conditions are simply easier to treat and respond more favorably to this treatment than others. For example, if you have acne scars, any improvements seen after treatment are likely to last, whereas wrinkles or fine lines are more likely to require regular touch-ups every now and then to maintain collagen levels and keep these issues from surfacing again.

Lifestyle

Your skin responds to the environment and what you put into your body in either a positive or negative way, depending on the stimuli. Alcohol, smoking, excessive sun exposure, and stress can all have a negative effect on skin health, as they can lead to skin damage and a loss of both collagen and elastin, the proteins that play a major role in how effective this treatment is.

Prior Sessions

If you’ve had multiple microneedling sessions, you may notice some cumulative improvements over time. After your first session, your skin will likely produce more collagen, which can soften the skin and improve the appearance of many conditions. These prior effects can help boost the effectiveness of this therapy when you return for additional treatments by making the skin more responsive over time.

What Is the Best Age to Start This Treatment?

Adults of all ages can benefit from microneedling, as it has both preventative and corrective effects and can be started before skin issues appear. So whether you’re in your 20s or your 60s, you can start this treatment at any time with the following approaches:

Corrective Approach

This therapy can be extremely effective in treating a wide range of conditions, even long-standing ones that you may have been told were otherwise permanent. By boosting collagen and stimulating blood vessels, it has shown effectiveness in minimizing or eliminating lines, wrinkles, acne scars, dark patches, and sagging skin. For this reason, it can be used correctively at any age where you can come in for treatments whenever you have a skin issue that you’d like to minimize or resolve.

Preventative Approach

Microneedling can also be used preventively, to slow or completely halt the development of many skin conditions. Many of our patients choose to start treatments in their 20s, before the tell-tale signs of aging, like lines and wrinkles, have had a chance to form. When we treat your skin with a preventative approach, you can simply let us know if you’d like to target specific areas or the usual locations on the face where these types of issues are likely to appear later in life.

What Makes Microneedling Safe?

This therapy is considered to be safer than most other skin-rejuvenation techniques for many reasons. The following are some of the characteristics that help to make it a safe option:

Minimally Invasive

The microneedles we use only reach a maximum depth of 3mm within the skin, making this a minimally invasive solution that doesn’t go deep enough for any structural changes to take place beyond the skin.

No Harsh Chemicals

The only chemicals we use are alcohol or acetone to clean the face and an aesthetic to numb your skin, which have only temporary effects. No harsh chemicals are used during the treatment process itself.

No Heat or Lasers

Treatments that use heat and lasers often lead to hyperpigmentation, which is a darkening of the skin, as a side effect. Microneedling doesn’t use any form of heat or lasers, making it safer for patients with darker complexions.

Relatively Painless

Not only are the microneedles we use so tiny that they’re unlikely to produce any noteworthy pain, but we also use a topical numbing agent before your therapy session for extra comfort.

Contact Us Today

Whether you’re currently experiencing any of the common signs of aging, such as wrinkles or sagging skin, or you’re looking for an effective solution for scars, dark patches of skin, or other aesthetic conditions, microneedling may be able to help. To see what this treatment can do for you and if it’s an appropriate option for your skin issues, contact us today at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI.

Gynecomastia is a condition that affects an estimated 50-65% of men and boys. If you’re one of the many men who are struggling with this condition, you’ve come to the right place. At Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI, we offer surgical options to correct gynecomastia. We have extensive experience in treating this condition and will help you restore your confidence and improve your quality of life.

How Do You Fix Gynecomastia?

Understand What the Condition Is

Gynecomastia is a condition that occurs when there is an enlargement of the breast tissue in males and can be the result of hormonal changes, weight gain, or certain medications. Although it is not a serious medical condition, enlarged male breasts can be difficult to deal with both emotionally and physically. Fortunately, our practice offers two surgical options for correcting the problem: liposuction and breast reduction.

Liposuction

Liposuction is the most common type of surgery used to correct enlarged male breasts. The procedure involves removing excess fat and tissue from the breasts through a small incision. Liposuction can be performed using general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. The type of anesthesia used will depend on the extent of the surgery.

During the procedure, our surgeon, Dr. Raghu Elluru, will make a small incision in the breast area and insert a cannula, or thin tube, into the incision. The cannula is then used to suction out excess fat and tissue. Liposuction is considered safe and effective for most men who undergo the procedure. However, liposuction is best for simple cases of enlarged breasts and may not be appropriate for all patients.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that involves removing excess fat and tissue from the breasts, and it can be performed using different techniques. Depending on the severity of the gynecomastia, we may use direct excision in combination with liposuction. Direct excision involves making an incision in the breast and removing excess tissue directly. In most cases, a combination of both techniques is used. The surgery typically takes one or two hours to perform.

In severe cases, the nipple and areola may also be removed and repositioned. The incisions are then closed with stitches and covered with a dressing. Recovery from surgery usually takes a few weeks. Patients may experience some pain and swelling, but this is easily managed and typically goes away. After recovery, the patient will experience a significant reduction in breast size and will have a more masculine chest appearance.

What Causes Enlarged Male Breasts?

There are a number of different conditions that can cause enlarged man breasts. In most cases, it’s due to an imbalance in hormone levels. However, there are also a number of medications that can cause enlarged breasts by altering hormone levels. If you think you may have enlarged man breasts due to one of these conditions or medications, it’s important to speak to us so we can properly diagnose and treat you.

1. Hormonal Imbalance

Hypogonadism

This is a condition in which the testicles don’t produce enough testosterone. Testosterone is the hormone that’s responsible for masculinization during puberty. If testosterone levels are too low, it can lead to enlarged breasts.

Hyperthyroidism

This is a condition in which the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone. This hormone regulates metabolism, and an excess can lead to weight gain and enlarged breasts.

Cushing’s Syndrome

This is a condition that’s caused by high levels of cortisol in the body. Cortisol is a stress hormone that can lead to weight gain, which can in turn cause enlarged breasts.

2. Medication

Antiandrogens

These are medications that are used to treat conditions like prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). They work by blocking the effects of testosterone, which can lead to enlarged breasts.

Estrogens

These are hormones that are typically given to women during menopause in order to help with hot flashes and other symptoms. However, they can also be used to treat breast cancer in men. While estrogens can help reduce the size of tumors, they can also cause enlarged breasts.

Tricyclic Antidepressants

These medications are used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. They work by inhibiting the reuptake of certain neurotransmitters, which can alter hormone levels and lead to enlarged breasts.

Antipsychotics

These medications are used to treat psychosis and other mental health conditions. They work by inhibiting the effects of dopamine, which can alter hormone levels and lead to enlarged breasts.

3. Health Conditions

Liver Disease

The liver is responsible for breaking down and eliminating excess hormones from the body. When the liver is not functioning properly, hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to enlarged breast tissue. Liver disease can also cause a build-up of toxins in the body, which can disrupt hormone levels and lead to enlarged male breasts.

Kidney Disease

The kidneys are responsible for filtering hormones from the blood. Like the liver, when the kidneys are not functioning properly, hormone levels can become imbalanced, leading to enlarged breast tissue.

Lung Cancer

Lung cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can disrupt hormone levels and lead to enlarged breast tissue. Lung cancer can also cause a build-up of toxins in the body, which can disrupt hormone levels.

Hormonally Active Tumor

A tumor that produces hormones can also cause male boobs. This is because the excess hormones produced by the tumor can disrupt hormone levels. Hormone-producing tumors are most commonly found in the adrenal glands, pituitary gland, or testicles.

Klinefelter Syndrome

Klinefelter Syndrome is a disorder that affects males and is characterized by the presence of an extra X chromosome. The condition can cause a variety of symptoms, including tall stature, small testicles, and infertility. One of the less well-known symptoms is an increased risk for enlarged breasts. This is because the extra X chromosome can disrupt the body’s hormonal balance, leading to an increase in the levels of the hormone estrogen.

4. Recreational Drugs

Alcohol

Alcohol itself does not directly cause enlarged male breasts, but it can interfere with the body’s production of hormones and lead to the development of the condition. In addition, alcohol consumption can also exacerbate underlying health conditions that can contribute to enlarged male breasts, such as liver disease.

If you are concerned about your risk of developing this condition, you should talk to us about your alcohol consumption and get tested for any underlying health conditions. Taking these steps can help you lower your risk of developing gynecomastia.

Anabolic Steroids

Anabolic steroids are synthetic hormones that mimic the effects of testosterone, and they are often used by bodybuilders and other athletes to increase muscle mass. However, when steroids convert to estrogen in the body, they can cause a number of unwanted side effects, including the development of enlarged male breasts. In some cases, this condition may be permanent, even after discontinuing steroid use.

Amphetamines

Amphetamines are stimulant drugs that increase alertness and energy. They’re prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, they’re also sometimes used illegally as “study drugs” or as party drugs. Amphetamines can cause a number of side effects, including weight loss, increased blood pressure, and heart palpitations.

In rare cases, amphetamines can also lead to male breast enlargement. This side effect is thought to be caused by an increase in the hormone prolactin. Prolactin is responsible for milk production in women who are breastfeeding. The hormone is also present in men, but at lower levels. When levels are increased, it can lead to breast enlargement.

Marijuana

Research has shown that marijuana use can lead to an increase in the levels of the hormone prolactin, which can in turn lead to enlarged male breasts. In addition, marijuana use can also lead to an increase in the levels of estrogen. While not all men who use marijuana will develop enlarged breasts, it is important to be aware of the connection between the two.

Methadone

Methadone is a synthetic opioid that is commonly used to treat pain and addiction. While it is generally considered to be safe, it can cause several side effects, including enlargement of male breasts. In most cases, this is due to the fact that methadone inhibits the production of testosterone. As a result, men taking methadone may develop breasts that are larger than usual.

Schedule an Appointment Today!

At our practice, we offer both liposuction and breast reduction to treat this condition. These procedures can provide patients with significant improvement in their appearance, as well as boost their self-confidence. In addition, we are highly experienced in performing these procedures, so you can rest assured that you will be in good hands. Contact us today at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI, to schedule an appointment.

One of the most frustrating parts of trying to contour your body through a strict diet and regular exercise is that you can’t spot-reduce fat. Where your body stores fat is determined by hormones, including stress hormones, and genetics. Similarly, genetics determine where your body will burn fat from when you’re at a caloric deficit. That’s why Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI proudly offers liposuction.

Liposuction, sometimes referred to as lipo, is a fat removal procedure that has been used for decades. It is FDA-approved to remove excess subcutaneous fat deposits from areas of concern in most adults. However, it is not safe and effective for everyone. Today, we’re looking at how much weight you can lose from this procedure, what contour improvements you can expect, and who generally qualifies. Read on to learn more.

How Much Weight Can You Lose From Liposuction?

You can generally expect to lose between one and three pounds of fat from liposuction if you are already at your goal weight. If you are not yet at your goal weight, you may be able to lose closer to 10 or 11 pounds from lipo safely depending on your body mass. We recognize that one to 11 pounds is a large range; we can give you a much better idea of how much weight you should expect to lose after we have evaluated your areas of concern and body mass.

How Soon Will I Be Able To See My Results?

You may notice that your treated areas feel slimmer once you have woken up after surgery. However, it will be a little while before you can see your final results. You will need to wear a compression garment for three to six weeks post-op to help your skin heal faster from the incision. You can remove this garment while showering, but you shouldn’t be surprised if it takes around a month for you to fully enjoy the results of the fat removal.

How Long Will the Results of My Procedure Last?

Lipo improves your contours in just a couple of simple steps. Once you have been prepared for surgery, an incision is made in your area of concern, and a cannula with a suction device is inserted into the incision. A significant portion of the subcutaneous fat in the area is suctioned out of your body so there are fewer fat cells in the area of concern. Unlike every other type of cell in your body, fat cells cannot be regenerated.

In other words, the number of fat cells you have in your body when you are 25 years old is the maximum number of fat cells you will ever have. Since this procedure suctions out fat cells and your body can’t produce more fat cells, there will forever be fewer fat cells in your treated area. However, your contours may change if you eat at a caloric surplus because the remaining fat cells in the treated area can expand to store the excess energy.

Where Can This Procedure Be Used?

You can use liposuction to remove unwanted subcutaneous fat from just about anywhere. However, it is very important that you attend an initial evaluation to verify that lipo will be right for you; if there is too much excess fat in an area of concern, you may not be satisfied with the results of your procedure. Furthermore, this procedure may not be very effective if there is very little subcutaneous fat in your problem area.

Typically, men use lipo to remove unwanted fat from their chest, flanks, and lower back. Women usually use lipo to remove excess fat from their upper arms, lower abdomen, and bra line. However, lipo can be used to remove unwanted fat from smaller areas, like the submental region, underarms, and backs of the knees. Furthermore, lipo may be the ideal body contouring solution for you if you have excess fat in your calves or thighs.

How Many Inches Can I Expect To Lose?

You shouldn’t be surprised if you lose an inch or two after getting lipo. Typically, an inch of fat is around five pounds. Therefore, if you lose five pounds of fat from this procedure, you will lose roughly one inch from your area of concern. If you lose 11 pounds of fat, you will lose approximately 2.2″. While it may not seem like this procedure results in a lot of inches lost, you will be amazed by how much more confident you feel post-op.

How much-localized fat this Liposuction procedure can remove depends on many factors, including the size of the area of concern. Lipo can remove around 26% of the localized fat in a large area, like the back, chest, or stomach. If you’re targeting a small area, like your chin or neck, an astonishing four-fifths of the localized fat can be removed. Even if you don’t lose a lot of inches or pounds, your contours will drastically be changed for the better.

Am I a Good Candidate for This Procedure?

To reiterate, you need to attend an initial evaluation to verify that lipo will be safe and effective for you. As a general rule, we look for people who are no more than 30 pounds from their goal weight, relatively healthy, and concerned about areas with at least an inch of pinchable fat but not too much fat. However, in addition to your physical health and body composition, we must consider your mental health.

The best lipo candidate is confident they can do a pretty good job maintaining their weight post-op. If you gain a few pounds of fat after your procedure, you may remain satisfied with your new and improved contours. However, if you gain 13 or 14 pounds of fat post-op, you may need a follow-up procedure. It is also important to note that you should only get lipo for yourself, not a relative or romantic partner.

Will I Qualify for This Procedure If I Plan To Get Pregnant in the Future?

This procedure is not appropriate for women who are pregnant or nursing or recently stopped nursing. If you want to be pregnant and are not actively taking steps to prevent pregnancy, you will not qualify for this procedure. On the other hand, if you are currently taking steps to prevent pregnancy but want to become pregnant once you’ve recovered from your surgery, you may be a good fit.

Just keep in mind that a follow-up procedure may be necessary depending on how much fat you gain during your pregnancy. A lot of the weight women gain while they are pregnant is from extra blood circulating throughout their body. If you monitor your caloric intake closely, it is possible that you will not gain any fat at all throughout your pregnancy. If you don’t have a handle on your caloric intake, though, you may gain several pounds of fat.

How Will I Need To Prepare for My Surgery?

One of the steps we will take to verify lipo will be safe for you is advising you on all of the preparation steps you will need to take in advance of your surgery. If you can’t abide by all of the preparation guidelines, you will be considered a poor fit for this procedure. One of the most important preparation steps expected of you is to not smoke or drink alcohol prior to the operation. Nicotine and alcohol can wreak havoc on your blood pressure.

Also, you will need to minimize UV exposure to mitigate the risk of skin irritation. We can’t perform your surgery on your scheduled date if your skin is irritated. Another important preparation step you must take is to make sure you are well-nourished and hydrated when you come in for your operation. Whether you have to fast pre-op depends on the type of anesthesia administered.

Schedule Your Initial Consultation Today

If you’re at your goal weight and just need to improve your contours by removing excess fat deposits, you may be able to lose between one and three pounds from liposuction. If you still have quite a bit of weight to lose, it may be safe for 10 to 11 pounds of subcutaneous fat to be removed. To find out whether this fat removal procedure is right for you, book an appointment with us now at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI.

Are you sick and tired of waxing appointments, shaving, plucking, and using highly irritating hair removal creams? If this is true, a solution is available! You can get rid of any unwanted hair with laser hair removal! It is not a treatment that is going to cause pain and it’s quick! It stops the unwanted hair at the source. Over here at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI, we offer this service.

Which Areas Can Be Treated Using Laser Hair Removal?

There are a lot of areas where unwanted hair can be a concern for people. This treatment is highly effective at removing that unwanted hair from many of those areas. However, if you do happen to have another region where you would like hair removed, let our staff take a look! Once they have evaluated the area, they can let you know if this treatment could be helpful in that region as well.

The Legs

Because the legs are a larger area, hair removal here can take up more time. Because treating this area, in particular, is able to save so much time, it is one of the most popular areas to have treated. You can have the entire leg treated, the top of the leg, or the bottom of the leg. Removing unwanted hair from this area can be completely customized to meet your standards.

Under the Arms

The skin under the arms tends to be sensitive, and that means it’s also prone to irritation. This treatment will ensure that unwanted hair under the arms never has to be a concern again. And, you can forget about experiencing any irritation in the future due to shaving or other methods of hair removal.

The Upper Lip

The skin above the upper lip is also sensitive, and many people struggle with unwanted hair in this area. Painful waxing appointments add up, but with this treatment, you can be free of any unwanted hair above the lip.

The Bikini Area

Shaving and waxing in this area can also lead to painful irritation. This treatment can remove any unwanted hair from this area based on your preferences You can be ready to jump into that swimsuit at any time without worrying about hair removal!

The Back

Because getting to the back region on your own can be a difficult task, many people who have unwanted hair on their back turn to waxing. This can be a burden on both your time and your wallet. This treatment works to make sure that any unwanted hair on the entire back, the top of the back, or the bottom of the back can be a thing of the past.

The Arms

Sometimes people deal with unwanted hair on their arms. Maybe the hair is too thick or too dark, and they would rather it not be there. Regardless of the reason, you can get rid of unwanted hair on any part of the arm you would like via this treatment.

The Buttocks

Unwanted hair on the buttocks can also be taken care of using this treatment. This too can be done according to your preferences.

Other Areas

Again, unwanted hair may be an issue for you in areas that were not mentioned. That’s okay! Just let our staff know so they can let you know if this treatment could also remove unwanted hair in that area too.

How This Treatment Works To Stop Hair From Returning

This Laser Hair Removal treatment does not rip the hair out by the root the way that waxing does and it does not only remove the hair from the surface the way that shaving does. The laser that is used focuses directly on the hair follicle. It heats up the follicle until it essentially kills the hair at the source. Multiple treatment sessions may be needed to stop the unwanted hair from growing back for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Will This Be a Painful Treatment?

Not at all! The laser that is used in this treatment only targets the hair follicle. It completely disregards the skin around it so you do not have to be worried about feeling any pain before, during, or after this treatment. It is completely painless.

2. Is This Safe?

Yes, this Laser Hair Removal treatment was formulated by experts and has even been perfected over the years to achieve the best results. It is completely safe and is even FDA-approved. You do not have to have any concerns about your safety due to this treatment.

3. How Do I Know That It’s Right for Me?

If you have unwanted hair in certain areas and are tired of dealing with constant hair removal, this is the best treatment available to get rid of it for good. It is a highly effective and painless treatment that can remove unwanted hair on the legs, arms, underarms, bikini area, above the upper lip, and other areas. So, if getting rid of unwanted hair in those areas sound appealing, this treatment might just be the one for you.

4. How Many Treatment Sessions Will Be Required Before the Hair Stops Coming Back?

How manyThe amount of treatments that you will need before the hair stops coming back will vary from individual to individual.  People who have lighter, thinner hair will need fewer treatments than those with darker, thicker hair. However, most people have found that 6-10 treatments are enough to stop the cycle of hair regrowth.

5. How Often Can I Have Treatment?

This will also be different for each person. The majority of people can safely have this treatment about once a month or once every 6 weeks. It is a good idea to mention, however, that you should always take the advice of our professionals when it concerns how long you should wait between treatment sessions. That is the best way to know that you’re getting the most out of this treatment safely.

6. How Do I Prepare for My Treatment Session?

It is actually recommended that you avoid shaving or waxing in the areas where you wish to have hair removed before coming in for your treatment session. This lets the laser heat up the follicle while it is in varying stages of growth. That will boost how effective this treatment is and could even lead to fewer treatment sessions needed before the hair unwanted hair is gone for good.

7. Can More Than One Area Be Treated During the Same Treatment Session?

Of course. If you would like unwanted hair removed from your bikini area as well as your legs, both can be safely treated during the same session. A lot of people do it this way if they have more than one area where unwanted hair is a concern so that they can save time and even reach their goals more quickly!

8. What If I Have Thick Hair?

Even if you do have hair that is thicker than most, that is not to say that this treatment will not work for you. You may simply need more treatment sessions to stop the hair from coming back for good. During your consultation, our staff might be able to give you a better estimate of how many treatment sessions you will need.

9. Is There Downtime?

No. There is no downtime after this type of treatment because there is no need for it. This is not an invasive treatment or a surgical one. It simply utilizes a laser that heats the hair follicle and kills it to stop the hair from coming back. You do not have to try and fit downtime into your busy schedule since absolutely none is needed.

10. Can This Treatment Dry Out My Skin?

No. Many people who have had this treatment actually report the opposite. They say their skin is smoother! This is likely because the skin is no longer undergoing dehydrating hair removal methods like shaving and waxing.

Get Rid of Any Unwanted Hair Today Without Any Pain or Downtime

Are you ready to be rid of hair in certain areas? Would you like smooth skin where that unwanted hair used to be? If that sounds appealing, laser hair removal is the best treatment available to help you reach your goals. The treatment is painless and quick and the results speak for themselves. If you are ready to be rid of any unwanted hair for good, come see us today at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery in Portage, MI!