Laser Hair Removal in San Antonio

Laser hair removal at Baumholtz Plastic Surgery in San Antonio reduces unwanted hair on the face, underarms, legs, bikini area, back and chest, so you can stop working your schedule around shaving and waxing. Treatments are performed in a physician-led practice under the oversight of Dr. Michael Baumholtz, a double board-certified plastic surgeon, rather than a walk-in salon.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Laser hair removal targets the pigment in the hair follicle. The laser pulse is absorbed by that pigment, converts to heat, and damages the follicle so it produces less hair, or none at all.

Hair grows in cycles, and the laser only affects follicles in the active growth phase. At any moment, only a portion of the hair in a given area is in that phase. This is why a course of treatments is needed rather than one visit, and why sessions are spaced several weeks apart.

Areas We Treat

• Cara — upper lip, chin, jawline, sideburns
• Neck and throat
• Underarms
• Arms and forearms
• Chest and abdomen
• Back and shoulders
• Bikini line and Brazilian
• Legs, full or lower

Is Laser Hair Removal Permanent?

The accurate term is permanent hair reduction. Treated follicles produce finer, lighter hair or stop producing hair, and most patients see a lasting reduction in density after completing a full course. Some patients need occasional maintenance sessions, because hormones, medication and ageing can activate dormant follicles that were never treated.

Anyone promising permanent removal from a single session is overstating what the technology does.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

Most patients need [N SESSIONS] sessions spaced [N WEEKS] weeks apart. The number depends on the area treated, hair colour and thickness, and the reason for the hair growth. Coarse hair on the underarms and bikini area often responds faster than fine hair on the face.

Hormonal conditions such as PCOS can cause new growth over time, so patients with those conditions should expect maintenance sessions.

Laser Hair Removal and Skin Tone

Older laser systems worked best on light skin with dark hair and carried real risk for deeper skin tones. Modern wavelengths have widened who can be treated safely, but skin tone still determines which settings and devices are appropriate.

This matters in San Antonio, where a large share of patients have medium to deep skin tones. We use [DEVICE] and treat Fitzpatrick skin types [SKIN TYPES]. At your consultation we assess your skin and hair and tell you honestly what results to expect.

Laser hair removal does not work on white, grey or true blonde hair, because there is not enough pigment for the laser to target. Dark blonde and red hair respond inconsistently.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

1. Before. Shave the area 24 hours before. Avoid sun exposure and self-tanner for two weeks, and stop waxing, plucking and threading for four weeks, since the follicle has to be present for the laser to reach it.
2. During. You will wear protective eyewear. Most people describe the pulses as a snap against the skin. A small area such as the upper lip takes a few minutes; legs or a back take longer.
3. After. Mild redness and swelling around the follicles for a day or two is normal. Treated hair sheds over the following one to three weeks, which can look like regrowth but is not.
4. Between sessions. No waxing or plucking. Daily sunscreen on treated areas, and shave as needed.

Who Is a Good Candidate?

Laser hair removal suits adults who are tired of shaving or waxing, who get razor bumps or ingrown hairs, or who have more hair than they want on the face or body. It is a particularly good option for men with ingrown hairs on the neck and for anyone whose hair removal routine irritates their skin.

It is not suitable if you are pregnant, taking certain photosensitising medications, have an active skin infection in the area, or have had significant recent sun exposure. Tell us about any medications and skin conditions at your consultation.

Laser Hair Removal for Men

Men most often treat the back, shoulders, chest and neckline. Neck treatment helps men who get persistent ingrown hairs from shaving. Hair can be reduced rather than removed entirely where a natural look matters, for example thinning a dense chest rather than clearing it. See our procedures for men.

Cost of Laser Hair Removal in San Antonio

Pricing depends on the size of the area and the number of sessions. Treatments start at [PRICE] per session for small areas such as the upper lip, and package pricing is available for a full course. Ask about current specials at your visit.

Why Baumholtz Plastic Surgery

Laser treatment is widely available in San Antonio, and quality varies. Here, treatments are performed by [PROVIDER] in a physician-led practice, with a surgeon on site and a team that treats skin every day. If laser is not the right answer for your hair growth or skin type, we will tell you.

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