Help your skin retain a firm, youthful and smooth appearance with one of our pulsed light therapy treatments. With so many options to choose from, AMC Med Spa has something for everyone. If there is a service you would like that is not listed, please ask about it. Consultations are complimentary. If you have any questions, please contact the Spa at (650) 361-1717 or e-mail services@amcmedspa.com. Gift Certificates are available. Schedule an appointment today!

How does it work?
Laser hair removal using LHE technology combines intense pulsed light (IPL) and heat energy to minimize the growth and appearance of unwanted facial or body hair. Flashes of broad spectrum light and heat target the root of the hair itself. The light selectively targets the pigment (melanin) in the hair, elevating the temperature of the hair follicle. Heat is deposited into the skin and conducted down the hair shaft, which further increases the hair follicle temperature and coagulates the hair bulge and hair bulb. The result is subsequent destruction of the hair follicle, so hair can no longer grow.

How is it administered?
It is important to understand that the skin will not be completely hair-free following one treatment. Hairs that remain will eventually fall out or are reabsorbed by the body through a natural process over the next several weeks. A single treatment will not be enough to remove hair for any length of time. It takes a series of treatments, usually an average of 4-8, possibly more, to best achieve effective hair removal. Multiple treatments are required because hair grows in "cycles". The hair has an active-growing stage alternating with a resting stage. Hair growth can only be affected by light while in its active stage at the time of the treatment. Since many of the hairs at the time of treatment may be in their resting stage, they will not be affected by the LHE until a future treatment.

Any quoted cost is an estimate, and can vary according to your needs. Individual pricing for any medical treatment will be discussed at the time of your complimentary consultation.

OFF-LABEL USE
Off-label means that the medication or procedure is being used in a different application or for a different condition than defined by its FDA approval. Off-label use can be safe and appropriate. We will inform you if your treatment is off-label.