Laser Treatment Columbia SC

Find top doctors who perform Laser Treatment in Columbia, SC. Whether you’re seeking treatment or looking to schedule a preventative screening, we can connect you with the best dermatologists near you in Columbia, SC.

Local Businesses

Ullman Barbara Brown Pa

(803) 782-0673
15 Monckton Blvd
Columbia, SC 29206


Friedman, Harold I Do – University Specialty Clinics

(803) 256-2657
2 Medical Park Rd # 302
Columbia, SC 29292


Austin, Catherine – Capital Plastic Surgery

(803) 252-6222
1708 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 29292


Langley, Kelly – Centa Medical Group

(803) 256-2483
9 Richland Medical Park # 510
Columbia, SC 29292


Nottingham James M

1-803-256-2657
2 Medical Park Road
Columbia, SC 29203


Harold Ira Friedman

803-256-2657
School Of Medicine Suite 302
Columbia, SC 29203


Coastal Dermatology

(843) 881-2265

Columbia, SC 29201


Columbia Eye Clinic Center

(803) 252-8566
100 Summit Centre Dr
Columbia, SC 29229


Centa Medical Group

(803) 256-2483
9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 510
Columbia, SC 29203


Raley, Mary – Plastic Surgery Of Carolinas

(803) 733-5881
1301 Taylor St # 10A
Columbia, SC 29292


Lefairvre Jean Francois

1-803-256-2657
2 Medical Park Road Suite 302
Columbia, SC 29203


Donen Davis

(803) 929-1901
1850 Laurel Street Suite B
Columbia, SC 29201


Mcclerklin Skin & Laser Center M.D.

(803) 771-0802
118 Doctors Circle
Columbia, SC 29203


Columbia Plastic Surgery

(803) 256-0610
1410 Blanding St Ste 200
Columbia, SC 29201


Jon Raymond Morgan

(803) 771-7506
1706 Saint Julian Pl
Columbia, SC 29204


Ullman, Barbara

803-782-0061
15 Monckton Blvd Ste A
Columbia, SC 29206


Lee Jordan

(803) 254-3376
1709 Barnwell St
Columbia, SC 29201


Donen Davis Plastic Surgery

(803) 929-1901
1850 Laurel St Ste B
Columbia, SC 29201


Chad Gunnlaugsson

803-736-6768
114 Gateway Corp Blvd Ste 340
Columbia, SC 29203


University Plastic Surgery

(803) 799-1212
2 Medical Park Rd Ste 302
Columbia, SC 29203


Laser Treatment FAQ in Columbia, SC

Does hair grow thicker after laser?

In rare instances, laser hair removal may cause thicker, darker hair to grow or regrow in an adjacent area to the one being treated. This condition is known as paradoxical hypertrichosis. Paradoxical hypertrichosis can occur anywhere on the face or body.

How do you prepare for laser?

Avoid waxing and plucking. Avoid direct sun exposure. Check your skincare regimen. Cleanse and Exfoliate. Wear comfortable clothing. Consult with a reliable clinic.

What are the side effects of laser treatment on face?

Redness, swelling, itching and pain. Treated skin may swell, itch or have a burning sensation. Acne. Applying thick creams and bandages to your face after treatment can worsen acne or cause you to temporarily develop tiny white bumps (milia) on treated skin. Infection. Changes in skin color. Scarring.

When does hair fall out after laser?

Results. Hairs do not fall out immediately, but you will shed them over a period of days to weeks. This may look like continued hair growth. The repeated treatments are usually necessary because hair growth and loss naturally occur in a cycle, and laser treatment works best with hair follicles in the new-growth stage.

What do I need to know before my first laser session?

DO NOT wax, tweeze or sugar the area to be treated. DO NOT use cream depilatories on the area to be treated. DO NOT tan before your laser hair removal appointment. DO NOT tan after your laser hair removal appointment. DO NOT use skin care products on the area to be treated.

Do laser treatment is painful?

“Most of the lasers have a cool tip. There are also vacuum assisted high speed lasers that do not cause any pain, with the patient only feeling their skin getting pulled. In other words, it is fast and painless. If someone is sensitive, topical anesthesia can be given to them in the form of numbing creams.

Is laser treatment good for skin?

Laser resurfacing can lessen the appearance of fine lines in the face. It can also treat loss of skin tone and improve your complexion. Laser resurfacing can’t eliminate excessive or sagging skin.

What happens when you don’t shave your private area?

Protection from bacteria and other pathogens In addition, hair follicles produce sebum, an oil which actually prevents bacteria from reproducing. It follows that pubic hair may protect against certain infections, including: cellulitis. sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

What age is laser hair removal safe?

The accepted minimum age to begin laser hair removal can be as young as 14 years old, although most experts recommend waiting until the teen is through puberty and, if female, has begun her menstrual cycle.

Will I notice a difference after one session of laser?

Indeed, even after your first laser hair removal session, you will see results. Unwanted body hair will start shedding after your first session and you will see the difference. Laser hair removal is superior to other hair removal methods in many ways.

Which laser is most harmful?

Class 4 is the highest and most dangerous class of laser, including all lasers that exceed the Class 3B AEL. By definition, a class 4 laser can burn the skin, or cause devastating and permanent eye damage as a result of direct, diffuse or indirect beam viewing.

How many sessions of laser till you see results?

It’s important to complete the initial course of 10 treatments and at consistent intervals for optimal results. We recommend a series of 8-12 treatments done at monthly intervals and maintenance treatments every 2-3 months for permanent hair reduction.

Do and don’ts after laser?

Redness & Bumps are normal. Cleanse the area treated gently. No makeup & lotion/moisturizer/deodorant for the first 24 hours. Dead hairs will begin to shed 5-30 days after your treatment. Exfoliate to speed up hair shedding. Avoid the sun. Do not pick/scratch/wax/thread/tweeze the area. Hair growth varies.