Laser hair removal is a very non-invasive procedure. Nothing is ever piercing the skin. The hair is kept clipped throughout the process so that you never have visible hair growth. With electrolysis the hair has to be visible in order for the technician to perform the treatment. The laser permits us to treat the entire area unlike with electrolysis, which is treating a single hair at a time. This means the treatments with Sōna are much shorter, less frequent and more comfortable. One of the most exciting benefits is that in between treatments you may experience periods of being hair free! 
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive procedure. It is very difficult to describe what the treatment feels like because everybody is different! Clients who have waxed in the past feel that their laser treatment was much more comfortable. For those clients who may feel some sensitivity to the treatment, we offer a product called Sōnacaine®. Sōnacaine is an OTC 4% lidocaine based topical anesthetic. Sōnacaine is applied to the area being treated prior to the treatment. Clients that are treating a larger area tend to find that using Sōnacaine makes the whole experience more enjoyable. 
No, it is not necessary for a doctor to perform laser hair removal treatments. Laser hair removal is a simple and non-invasive procedure. Sōna chooses to have licensed medical professionals perform their treatments. All of our medical professionals are highly trained and the center is overseen by their medical director. Each Sōna location is required to comply with all state laws and state medical board regulations regarding laser treatments. 
No. The doctor cannot prescribe you any pain medications. Laser hair removal is a non-invasive procedure and we have a topical anesthetic available if you feel that you may need it. After your first treatment you will see that you are probably not as sensitive as you anticipated. 
We need to know the ingredients of the topical anesthetic and we would prefer that the client bring in the tube so that the nurse can check the ingredients. 
This is a common misconception. The shaver is never disrupting the hair at the follicle level and so will not change the texture or color of the hair. Sometimes the angle at which the razor cuts the hair can make the hair appear a little coarser. You can always cut or clip the hair instead of shaving as well. 
We understand your concerns; let us assure you that every precaution is taken to avoid any adverse effects. Your visit will begin with you filling out a brief health history that will list any medications that you may be taking so that our nurses can monitor if they cause any photosensitivity. We will also ask you to let us know of any recent sun exposure. The fact that licensed professionals perform your treatments is an advantage to you as it means that you have a highly trained professional performing your treatment. All Sōna licensed professionals have extensive training. This combined with the use of technology like the ChromoTester which measures the amount of melanin present in your skin at the time of your treatment, allows us to give you a safe and effective treatment. Sōna's side effect rate across the nation is at less than 1%! All of these things should give you the peace of mind that you need to enjoy your unique Sōna experience. |