Vaughan Laser & Anti-aging Clinic

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Vaughan Laser & Anti-Aging Clinic Inc.
Vaughan Laser & Anti-aging Clinic
4600 Hwy # 7, Suite 110
Woodbridge Vaughan ON L4L 4Y7
Tel: 905-850-2878
Fax: 905-850-2644
Email: vaughanlaser@on.aibn.com

About Vaughan Laser & Anti-aging Clinic
In 1998 we envisioned a center where everyone could benefit from the most recent advances in aesthetic and anti aging medical technology. Vaughan Laser Clinic was one of the first centers in York Region dedicated solely to the practice of aesthetic and non-surgical laser therapies. Through the years, this center has distinguished itself for excellence in clinical and technological advances.

Today, Vaughan Laser Clinic is one of the most comprehensive, state of the art non-surgical laser clinics of its kind in Canada. Vaughan Laser Clinic is designed to offer clients comfort, safety and convenience. We have specialized in the most current technology available for skin and hair. Our staff is dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of personal attention and care. We work as a team with you to restore or create the desired appearance.

Many people who come to Vaughan Laser Clinic seek a specific change; others desire a more youthful appearance. Physicians refer some; many come to the Clinic on their own. A dedicated staff of laser clinicians and health care professionals serves all. In fulfilling the mission of this organization, we strive to occupy a special and unique place in the hearts and minds

Why Choose Vaughan Laser Clinic?

Locally owned and operated. What this means to you is accountability. If we do not provide the best service possible then we will not be in business. We have chosen to stay small, even though we've been approached to expand, to insure our personal service and high quality of care. This is the reason physicians, not only refer to us exclusively, but are clients themselves, and why clients from as far as Oakville travel to the Clinic to be treated. Our environment is comfortable and non-intimidating. We are private and personal.

Free, No Obligation Consultation

Experts who only specialize in the causes of hair growth and the most effective means of hair removal are caring for you. We will evaluate the area to be treated; your type of hair growth, skin sensitivity, previous hair removal methods, and underlying causes (i.e. hereditary, hormonal, medications) and discuss at length your individual needs. All too often we see clients who have been treated elsewhere with disappointing results and at great expense. A sampling of the laser is also included. We do not sell you anything. We educate you.

We have the experience of three different lasers and over 10,000 procedures. We are members of the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery and attend national meetings regularly. Our staff is kept current on the latest literature and receives ongoing training. We are appalled when we discover that some providers do not have more than a day or two of training and only from the laser manufacturer. This is our commitment that it will be performed right the first time or we will make it right!

Competitive Rates

Others push packages at great upfront expense. With Vaughan Laser Clinic, you pay for what you need and what you are satisfied with. A huge savings to you.

Millions of men and women with unwanted body hair spend countless hours on temporary hair removal methods -- including shaving, waxing, applying chemical depilatories, and tweezing. A traditional semi-permanent method, electrolysis, cauterizes and destroys each individual hair follicle, but this procedure is quite time-consuming.

Laser hair removal is a permanent reduction in unwanted hair. The laser works by sending energy into the pigment of the hair shaft, which is absorbed by the surrounding follicle. The heat generated by this process damages the follicle and stops hair production.

Laser hair removal is appropriate for any area where there is excess hair, with the important exception of the eye area. Since the laser works on more than one follicle at a time, larger areas like the back, arms or legs are just as easily treatable as smaller areas like the upper lip or bikini line. However, because the hair is targeted on the basis of color, the hair must be darker than the underlying skin for the laser to be effective.

Although the FDA has approved several types of laser for permanent hair reduction, results can vary. Each individual has a different metabolism, hormonal level, hair quality and number of hair follicles, all of which can influence the outcome. Moreover, normal hair goes through a growth cycle in three stages: the anagen, or growing phase; the telogen, or resting phase; and the catagen, or transitional phase. During the anagen phase, hair is susceptible to the laser’s energy, but during the telogen and catagen phases, it is resistant. At any one time, various percentages of body hair will be in each of these phases, making complete removal unlikely without multiple sessions.

What are some of the most common benefits of this treatment?

Laser hair removal is efficient, long-lasting method for removing unwanted hair that saves much of the time and energy previously given to other methods.

How are the treatments performed?

The initial consultation: Your laser technologist will advise you on what to expect from laser treatment. He/she will explain the different options available to you, the procedure itself, and its risks and limitations. Test patches may be performed to determine whether your hair will respond favorably to the laser.

The treatment:
During the procedure you’ll feel intense emissions of light on the skin as the laser is absorbed by the hair follicles. Each pulse of the laser lasts a fraction of a second and treats an area of approximately ½ inch. Many lasers are equipped with cooling systems to decrease skin temperature, providing a mild anesthetic and preventing burns from the heat generated by the laser.

How long do the treatments take?

The treatment time can vary considerably depending on the size of the area treated, and the particular technique used. A small area such as the upper lip may take only five minutes, while a larger area like the back or legs may take up to one hour.

Since the laser affects only those hairs in the growing stage, and not all hairs will be in this stage at the same time, several treatments will most likely be needed to effectively remove all the hair from one area. Subsequent sessions will be scheduled at least a month apart, when you will probably begin to notice the regrowth of hairs that were previously in the resting stage.

How much pain is there?

You should expect some discomfort during the treatment. This is most often described as a stinging sensation, and varies from one individual to the next. A numbing cream can be applied to the skin prior to treatment to minimize pain.

What can I expect afterward?

Following the procedure the area may be red or swollen, as if mildly sunburned. Occasionally, the skin in the treated area becomes slightly crusty, but this reaction should fade within a few days.

Although you can resume your normal activities, you should avoid exposing the treated area to the sun. Clean the area with mild soap and water and do not use any products that may irritate the skin (such as Retin-A or astringents).

You’ll notice hair “growing” in the area within ten days of your treatment. This is actually the damaged hair falling out, rather than re-growth. You may shave these hairs if they bother you, but do not wax, tweeze, or bleach hairs between sessions.

If you have a dark complexion, you may notice a temporary lightening of the skin in the area. Although most patients are satisfied with the results of laser hair removal, it is impossible to predict the success of the treatment for each individual. The resiliency of hair follicles in different parts of the body and in different individuals can vary widely. Multiple treatments are usually needed to reduce the amount of unwanted hair permanently.