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The Cutera CoolGlide
Difference
The Cutera CoolGlide is the best laser hair
removal system on the market for all skin types
and tones, from light to dark, including tanned
patients. Its unique design, longer wavelength,
and innovative cooling design, allow extremely
effective, safe and permanent
results.
What areas can be treated with the
CoolGlide?
The CoolGlide can remove hair from all parts of
the body including the face, legs, arms,
underarms, and back. It can also treat
sensitive areas like the chest, nipples, and
bikini line.
What do
CoolGlide treatments feel
like?
As the name implies, the CoolGlide handpiece
cools and soothes as it glides along your skin.
When the pulse of light is delivered, some
patients experience a mild pinching or stinging
sensation. No local anesthesia or pain
medication is typically required; however, some
patients may prefer to use a topical anesthetic
when sensitive areas are treated.
How many treatments will I
need?
Most areas require 3-6 treatments. However, the
number of CoolGlide treatments required for
optimal long-term benefits depends on multiple
factors – hair thickness, the area treated and
your hair’s growth cycle. Interestingly, not
all hairs are actively growing at the same time
and actually go through three distinct phases:
growth, regression, and resting. CoolGlide
treatments work by disabling the hair that is
principally in the active growth phase at the
time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter
this active growth phase at different times,
additional treatments may be necessary to
disable all of the hair follicles in a given
area.
What happens after the
treatment?
Immediately following your CoolGlide treatment,
the area may appear a bit red and swollen.
Three to seven days after treatment you may
experience what seems to be regrowth of hair.
Actually, most of these hairs are being shed as
a result of your treatment and are not
regrowing. Between treatments you should not
wax or pluck your hair, but it is permissible
to shave.
Are there any restrictions on my
activity after
treatment?
Following the treatment, you can return to your
normal activities right away, but some redness
may occur. The use of sunscreen is recommended
on any treated areas exposed to the sun. In
addition, your physician may recommend that you
use a specially formulated skin care product
line or prescribe a skin care regimen
especially formulated for your skin
type.
What are the possible side
effects?
Although patients experience few side effects,
the most commonly noticed are slight reddening
and local swelling of the skin, similar to a
sunburn. These effects typically last for
several hours or less. In rare instances,
blistering may occur. Consult with your medical
professional for complete information on the
benefits and risks of
treatment.
How does the CoolGlide compare with
other hair removal
methods?
Shaving, waxing, and depilatory creams are all
temporary methods which must be repeated on a
frequent basis. The CoolGlide offers permanent
hair reduction for lasting
results.
How does the CoolGlide compare with
electrolysis?
Electrolysis is a tedious, invasive, and
painful process that involves inserting a
needle into each individual hair follicle and
delivering an electrical charge to them one at
a time. Electrolysis often requires years of
treatments at regular intervals. By delivering
light energy to hundreds of hair follicles at a
time, the CoolGlide effectively treats an area
in just seconds that would take over an hour
with electrolysis.
Why choose CoolGlide over other laser hair
removal systems?
Using the latest technology in laser hair
removal, the CoolGlide can rapidly treat large
areas without the limitations of older
technologies. The CoolGlide longer wavelength
allows it to be used safely and effectively on
patients with light or dark skin as well as
tanned skin. Unlike other systems, the
CoolGlide can treat the fine hair on a woman’s
upper lip just as easily and effectively as the
coarse hair on a man’s back. The cooled
handpiece increases patient comfort and
minimizes the adverse skin reaction commonly
seen with other lasers.
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