Staten Island, NY: (718) 720-9400
Louis C. Cutolo, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.
1557 Victory Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10314
Phone: (718) 720-9400
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Unwanted hair can be annoying and may even cause embarrassment and self-consciousness. If you want a long-lasting solution for hair removal, it’s time to discover laser hair removal in Staten Island. Brooklyn and New York City men and women increasingly benefit from our experience and skills with the most effective technology: the Cynosure® Alexandrite laser system.
Take the first step to smooth, hair-free skin. Request a consultation online, or call us today at (718) 720-9400 to schedule a visit.
A board-certified plastic surgeon in Staten Island, Dr. Louis Cutolo, Jr. is an active member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the... read on
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We use the Cynosure Alexandrite laser to remove hair quickly, safely, and effectively. During your session, the laser is passed over the targeted area. The device emits a concentrated beam of light that penetrates through your skin’s outer layers down to the hair follicles below. The light targets and is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in your hair follicles and leaves surrounding tissues unharmed. This heat energy disables the hair follicle, causing hair to stop growing. Since hair grows in cycles, and only actively growing follicles are affected, a series of treatments is required at 6 to 8-week intervals. The length of your session and number of treatments recommended varies, depending on your hair growth and cosmetic goals.
Minimal to no downtime is needed after your session, and most patients can return to their regular routines after their treatments. However, for best results, we recommend that you do not tan your skin until after all your sessions have been completed.
Smooth, hair-free skin typically results after a series of laser hair removal treatments. An occasional “touch-up” treatment may be required for optimal hair reduction. Many patients say they love how much time they save without those endless rounds of tweezing, waxing, or shaving!
A complete series of treatments significantly reduces hair growth; however, it may not remove all of the hair. Patients may require maintenance treatments in the future.
Results are long-lasting but may not be permanent. Hair that regrows is usually lighter and finer than it was originally.
We recommend shaving—NOT plucking, waxing, or using depilatories—the day before laser hair removal. The treatment works by heating the hair bulb in the follicle, so we don’t want you to remove it.
Each pulse of the laser may sting like a rubber band snapping against the skin. We apply numbing cream before treatment to minimize any discomfort.
You will need to wait 4 to 6 weeks between treatments to allow untreated follicles to become active.
You probably won’t notice a significant difference if you have a single treatment. Hair grows in cycles, leaving many follicles untreated.
