FAQ's ask us! questions? Click here 1. How does palomar starlux™ laser hair removal work? the laser emits a beam of light that disables the hair follicle.  all follicle's that are in  growing phase at the time of treatment will be disabled and be gone! 2. What areas of the body can be treated? we treat every area, from top to bottom on men and women, even the most private areas.  The only area we wont treat is right near the eyes, however we will do a unibrow. 3. What are the benefits of laser hair removal compared to alternative treatments? much better coverage in a much shorter period of time, electrolysis is much more expensive; with electrolysis you also risk infection.  As far as waxing goes, the hair has to be long to treat, with laser you can be clean shaven between treatments, no more ingrown hairs or bumps with laser; no tugging at the skin to make you get wrinkles when you are older. 4. How much does it cost? The price varies, we have the lowest prices around, with the b est machine around!  We always have coupons, specials, and package deals, and consultations are free an example is right now we are doing 4 upper lip treatments for only $100.00 IN OUR QUEENS OFFICE, THAT IS HALF PRICE. 5. Is laser hair reduction covered by insurance ? no, IT IS COSMETIC, AS ARE ALL OF OUR AESTHETIC SERVICES 6. Is the cost of laser hair removal a tax deductible medical expense? IT MAY BE, ASK YOUR ACCOUNTANT. 7. Is laser hair removal "permanent"? IF EVERY HAIR FOLLICLE HAS BEEN CAUGHT, THEN THOSE WILL NOT GROW BACK, THAT IS WHAT CURRENT STUDIES SHOW. 8. IS IT VAIN TO WANT HAIR REMOVED? IS IT VAIN TO COMB YOUR HAIR? OR TO TAKE A SHOWER? OR BRUSH YOUR TEETH? LOOKING GOOD AND WANTING TO LOOK YOUNG ISN'T VAIN, IT'S SMART. 9. Why are at least 3 treatment sessions usually needed?HAIR GROWS IN DIFFERENT PHASES, IN ORDER TO CATCH ALL THE GROWTH PHASES, WE NEED TO SPAN OUT THE TREATMENTS. 10. WHAT IF I HAVE HAD Previous laser treatment? No problem!  many OF MY CLIENTS COME TO ME TO FIX UP WHAT THEY STARTED ELSEWHERE.  I HAVE MANY HAPPY CLIENTS, AND MOST OF THEM COME FROM RECOMMENDATIONS. 11. Am I a good candidate for laser hair removal?   OUR LASER WORKS ON EVERY SKIN TYPE; THE ONLY WAY YOU CANNOT GET THE LASER HAIR REMOVAL IS IF YOU ARE ON ACCUTANE, PREGNANT, OR ON ANTIBIOTICS.  ONCE THOSE ARE RESOLVED, YOU CAN RECEIVE LASER HAIR REMOVAL.   12. Which hair colors respond best to treatment? black, BROWN, DARK BLOND, WHAT IT DOES ON BLOND OR WHITE(GRAY) HAIR, IS MAKE IT THINNER, POSSIBLY REMOVE IT IF THE FOLLICLE IS DARK, HOWEVER WITH LIGHTER HAIR, GENERALLY MORE TREATMENTS ARE REQUIRED. 13. Questions to ask yourself when considering laser hair reduction. 14. How can I get the best value from each treatment? FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS YOU ARE GIVEN BY THE TECHNICIAN, AND YOUR RESULTS WILL BE OPTIMAL. 15. Moles, freckles and tattoos in the area to be treated? 16. What will happen on the treatment day? 17. Does it hurt? NO PATIENT HAS EVER REPORTED PAIN WITH THIS PROCEDURE, AS 18. Why does the hair sometimes look like it's growing for post treatment? THAT IS THE HAIR COMING OUT, MOST OF MY PATIENTS SAY THEIR BIGGEST THRILL IS TOUCHING THE HAIR AND HAVING IT COME OUT IN THEIR HAND, AS IF IT IS ATTACHED TO NOTHING! tHAT'S WHEN YOU KNOW THE HAIR IS DEAD. 19. Are there any restrictions on my activity after treatment? STAY OUT OF THE SUN, AND IF YOU MUST BE IN THE SUN USE SPF 30 FOR 3 WEEKS AFTER, EVERY 2 HOURS WHEN IN THE SUN.