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Expect Great Results with Laser Derm Med Spa
Personal appearance is important in our public lives—putting our best foot forward—as well as in our intimate moments with others. No matter if we’re giving a sales presentation to a crowd or enjoying a romantic encounter with that special someone, we want the confidence boost that comes with knowing we look our best.
When plucking, waxing, and worrying about unwanted hair seems like an endless cycle, Laser Derm Med Spa in Shawnee can definitely help.
A Family Affair
Founded in 2003 by Joseph Leiker, M.D., the practice is still a family affair. Dr. Leiker’s son, Eric, runs the med spa while Eric’s wife, Kaitlyn, a registered nurse, directs clinical training. Laser treatments are performed by registered nurses and other highly trained professionals.
“We’re here to stay,” says Eric Leiker. “Laser hair removal is what we do all day, every day. You could say we’re laser-focused,” he says with a grin. Leiker adds, “We sell no products. We truly focus on the treatment itself.”
The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal
Besides the convenience of not having to shave or wax, laser hair removal also eliminates ingrown hairs, stubble, and razor bumps. “With laser hair removal, you get smoother, clearer skin,” says Leiker. For female patients, the focus is on the bikini area, legs, and underarms. For men, it’s the back and shoulder areas.
As more people work out and their bodies become more defined, they want to show off all that hard work at the gym with uninterrupted contours, says Leiker.
For people with certain medical conditions, laser hair removal can be dramatic. “We have a female patient with PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) who has suffered from unwanted facial hair for years. After a series of treatments, her face was finally smooth. She cried and gave us hugs. She said we had changed her life,” Leiker relates.
How It Works
Patients can schedule a free consultation, and then decide on the next steps.
The type of laser hair removal system depends on skin pigment and hair color. “The tone of the skin is the most deciding factor,” says Leiker. Laser hair removal works best on dark hair, not pale peach fuzz. “The darker the hair, the more effective the treatment.” The med spa uses diode and alexandrite lasers for lighter complexions and YAG lasers for darker complexions, which are “the gold standard for dark skin,” explains Leiker.
Patients shave the areas to be lasered from 4 to 24 hours ahead of a treatment. That’s because lasers target hair follicles under the skin, not the hair above it.
During a first appointment, patients will have their skin and hair evaluated for melanin or pigment. The results of this evaluation will determine which laser to use for safe and effective results. The state-of-the-art equipment at Laser Derm Med Spa offers the latest cooling technology, so as the skin is heated, it is immediately cooled. Numbing cream is not necessary. “We do everything we can to keep our patients comfortable,” says Leiker.
There is no downtime or after-care lotions or creams that need to be used.
“For best results, we recommend a series of five to nine treatments and then a touch-up about once a year,” says Leiker.
Pay as You Go
Instead of asking new patients to subscribe to a membership plan or sign a contract, Laser Derm Med Spa lists prices for hair removal on different parts of the body at laser-derm.com/prices. The patient can do as much or as little as they want on a “pay as you go” basis without the need to prepay for a package of sessions.
“We offer very affordable treatments from very qualified providers. That’s why we consistently get five-star reviews from our patients,” says Leiker. “We’re here to make our patients as happy as possible.”
Visit Laser-derm.com to schedule your appointment.