Hair Removal

The team of dedicated professionals at Reflections is here to help you navigate the exciting, yet complex, world of aesthetics. With a practice dedicated only to Cosmetic Medicine and the most comprehensive programs in New Jersey for laser hair removal, Botox Cosmetic and Rest lane, Juvederm and other dermal filler injections, as well as laser treatments for wrinkles, sun spots, acne, acne scars, rosacea, tattoo removal, skin tightening, plastic surgery and mesotherapy, our experienced physicians will satisfy all of your aesthetic needs.

In pursuit of smooth skin and a flawless complexion, laser hair removal is a welcome technology. There now exists a gentle, safe and effective means for the removal of unwanted hair for both women and men. A careful choice of technologies for this procedure and a facility dedicated to laser treatments will ensure a great outcome. Jersey Laser Hair Removal works by selectively concentrating light energy in the hair follicle, leaving the surrounding skin unchanged. This comfortable procedure can be performed in as little as 15 to 30 minutes and you can return to regular activity immediately following. Laser hair removal can be performed on any area of the face or body and is faster and easier than other methods of hair removal. A series of treatments are provided at 4-8 week intervals to achieve treatment goals.

At Reflections we use several different hair removal systems, each of which are F.D.A. approved. In this way we are able to tailor a program specific to your needs, independent of your skin color. This is a unique advantage that Reflections has and is one of the reasons Reflections has so many satisfied patients. Each laser has its unique advantages and it is not uncommon for us to use several different hair removal lasers during a treatment series. Laser hair removal is performed throughout the day, on each and every day at Reflections. This is not an ancillary procedure grafted on to a family practice, gynecology or dermatology office as seen elsewhere. It is one of the cornerstones of our advanced cosmetic laser center. At Reflections, laser hair removal is only performed by physicians, individuals who are quite experienced with the process.


All hair removal procedures at Reflection are preceded by a complimentary consultation with the Physician, offering you the opportunity to learn more about these exciting procedures and to ask questions. We reserve time to be able to perform the first treatment on the day of consultation. Sun and indoor tanning as well as the use of self tanners should be avoided before the procedure. For best effectiveness, plucking, waxing and bleaching should be avoided for 1-2 weeks before the treatment. There is no need to let hair grow long before the treatment. Shaving or clipping is fine and it should be performed one day prior or in the morning of the day of the procedure.

Lasers work by emitting a specialized pulsed light that is absorbed by the melanin, or color, in a strand of hair. The laser heats the hair in its follicle the sac in which the hair grows, destroying the hair at its root, without damaging any of the surrounding skin. Because we have multiple different types of lasers at Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey, we can treat a wide variety of skin tones and hair colors. We even have a laser technique that can target white hair. Laser hair removal is safe enough to be used on the face, back, underarms, bikini line, legs and arms.

Most people describe laser hair removal as feeling prickly or like a light rubber band snap. Anesthesia is generally not required. Plan on wearing clothing that will allow easy access to the area being treated. Laser hair removal works best when the hair is 1 to 2 mm about 1/16 inch. No specific care is needed after the treatment.

The laser physicians at Skin Laser & Surgery Specialists of New York and New Jersey have been specially trained in the use of laser technology for hair removal. Your doctor will analyze your skin and the color of the hair to be removed, and select the laser which will give you the best results. All options for laser hair removal offer a varying degree of permanence, from permanent hair reduction to more of a "laser waxing," or temporary hair removal. Because hair grows in cycles, only a portion of your hair is above the skin’s surface and able to be targeted by the laser during each treatment. Dr. Goldberg recommends an initial round of four to eight treatments for each area, which can be spaced between four to eight weeks apart. You can expect some re-growth, which can be treated with periodic touch-u visits. Laser hair removal is quick, safe and effective; complications are rare. Your physician will discuss potential risks with you at your initial consultation.