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Choosing A Laser Hair Removal Clinic


Technology is now omnipresent. Everyday theoretical or complex scientific knowledge is being converted into some useful everyday application. The advent of laser hair removal is a clear example of this phenomenon. The birth of a new technology always gives rise to a lot of questions. Same is the case with laser hair removal technology. Many a question creeps up in our minds such as:
  • Where should one go for laser hair removal?
  • Who should perform laser hair removal?

This article outlines some of the points you must consider before you opt for a particular laser hair removal clinic.

Research About the Clinic

Find out if the clinic is:

  • Affiliated with a licensed physician.
  • The technicians or medical nurses have proper laser skin care licenses.
  • The procedure is done under the supervision of a qualified physician.
  • In practice for a number of years with results to show.
  • Doesn’t have complaints lodged against it regarding business practices in the local Better Business Bureau or chamber of commerce.
  • Has a score of satisfied customers behind it.

Enquire About the Staff

  • Be satisfied with the expertise level of the staff who will be attending to your laser skin care needs.
  • Do ask about their formal training, and years of experience in conducting laser skin care.
  • Meet the attending staff prior to the procedure and find out your personal comfort level with them.

Know Your Medical Professional

Make sure the attending dermatologist is a “board certified” dermatologist i.e. he/she has not only completed the three-year residency program after going through medical school and internship, but has also cleared two-part comprehensive test given by the American Academy of Dermatology. Verify through www.aad.org.

Don’t Make Decisions Because of a Good Bargain

It is your body! Think, would you rather have an experienced professional with all the state of art equipment and excellent staff to give you the right treatment (remember, they will be treating you with laser machines which, if not handled expertly, can be potentially damaging to your skin)?

Or would you sway in favor of a cheaper deal by some fly-by-night operator who might leave you with permanent scars or worse? The bottom-line is, don’t let money determine your choice of clinic. Safety and expertise of the clinic must be the primary values to consider when choosing a laser hair removal clinic.

Avoid Rent-a-Laser Establishments

Avoid the clinics which rent equipment as and when required. Reason being the increased efficiency and better results with owned instruments borne out of the familiarity of the operating professional with the nuances of that equipment. This is not the case with clinics which rent their lasers from companies which will bring them in once or twice a month for the day. This may also make scheduling a problem for the time constrained customer.

Determine If You are in Your Comfort Zone

If the clinic staff or the doctor himself is reluctant to communicate with you clearly, or if they are hurrying you along, then don't go to them. You want someone that you can trust because of transparency and feel comfortable with their unequivocal behavior.

Find Satisfied Customers

Ask for references from patients the clinic has provided services to earlier - and follow up on them!

Trust, But Verify the Photographs

If you want to impress someone, you will show him/her your best photograph, right? The same applies to the laser treatment clinics. Therefore, it is important not only to check out the photographs of previously treated patients, but to follow up on them. Ask for the contact details of the people shown in the photograph and establish contact with them to verify the veracity of the claims. The photograph might just be the part of promotional material provided by the laser company or an aesthetic laser equipment manufacturer and not the results from the actual doctor and clinic.

Remember you are not making a purchase of something the effects of which can be reversed, you are going for a medical procedure and great care and time should be devoted in making your decision. Therefore, don’t let any pressure or salesmanship affect your decision.