Strauman Associates

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Strauman Associates
1601 Walnut St
Philadelphia,PA 19102-2944
(215) 568-0392

The word laser is an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation.

Laser hair removal works through selective photothermolysis - an energy source in the form of highly concentrated light that can be precisely directed into the hair follicle.

Very specific wavelengths of light are used to penetrate the skin without causing skin damage.

Melanin (color) in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light. This causes very brief, high temperatures in the hair follicle but not the surrounding skin.

The high temperature in the hair follicle damages the structures responsible for hair growth (the papilla).

Treatment consists of placing a small hand piece near the skin and administering laser pulses over the area to be treated. The laser light is pulsed for a fraction of a second - just long enough to disable the hair follicle.

Unlike electrolysis, practically any area of the body can be treated. For men, it is also possible to treat the face to retard the growth of a beard.

All lasers are not the same. At Strauman Associates, we use the Gentlelase Plus, manufactured by Candela - a leading corporation in the production of aesthetic and medical lasers. The Gentlelase Plus is the industry's only hair removal laser with the Dynamic Cooling Device which allows for epidermal protection and faster treatment.

No one can determine if laser services would be right for you without having a consultation. At Strauman Associates, in order to serve you best, we only do laser hair removal after a free-of-charge consultation.