Sarasota Laser Hair Removal

Sarasota Laser Hair Removal operates from the second floor at 4541 Bee Ridge Rd. in Sarasota and is also known as The Health and Self Enhancement Center. Everything is by appointment, and new clients start with a consultation, which is booked by phone. The number of treatments a person needs is assessed and discussed at that consultation.

For hair removal, the clinic offers several laser systems. It uses the Soprano ICE, which the salon describes as suitable for all skin tones and hair types. According to the salon, the Soprano ICE is FDA cleared for permanent hair reduction across all skin types. The salon also offers laser hair removal with the SPLENDOR X by Lumenis, which features BLEND X technology and a dual cooling system using Cryo-Touch and Cryo-Air. For permanent removal, electrolysis is performed with the Apilus device, using thermolysis, galvanic or blended currents. The salon states that, of the hair removal methods, electrolysis is the only one government regulators recognize as truly permanent.

Skin resurfacing covers several approaches. Dye VL Technology combines pulsed dye laser and intense pulsed light and is used for vascular and pigmented lesions, rosacea, melasma and red or brown spots. ClearLift is a fractional laser treatment aimed at fine lines, wrinkles, scars, striae, sun spots and age spots, which the salon says is virtually painless with no downtime. Erbium laser resurfacing targets fine lines, wrinkles and skin texture and tone, and is done with a topical anesthetic. Microneedling with the SkinPen Elite device addresses fine lines, sun damage, skin laxity, stretch marks and scar revision, including body areas.

Hair restoration surgery is performed on site on Sundays by a team that specializes in transplant surgery. For laser hair removal, clients may see slight redness or local swelling that usually settles within an hour, and blistering is rare. Most people return to normal activities right after a session, and sun protection is recommended on treated skin. Soprano ICE can be used on tanned skin at any time of year.

Treatment plans are built around a consultation, and the number of sessions is discussed before work begins rather than promised in advance.