Laser Skin Care
At Carolinas Coastal Health Care, we offer laser skin care treatments to our patients, including hair removal, skin rejuvenation and vein treatment. See the categories below for more detailed information about laser and light-based treatments.
General Questions
Vascular lesions, leg and facial veins, and hemagiomas
Hair reduction/removal
Skin tightening and rejuvenation
Pricing
General Questions
What is laser therapy and how does it work?
Laser therapy is a safe, effective and commonly used treatment. Lasers work by delivering an intense beam of light that is absorbed by the skin. This light is converted to heat and is absorbed by the cells being targeted, while leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected. Our lasers feature a skin-cooling device for even greater patient comfort and safety – and better results.
Are laser and light-based treatments safe?
Yes, laser and light-based treatments have been used for many years for a variety of medical and cosmetic procedures.
What will my treatment be like?
You and your practitioner will wear safety glasses to protect your eyes during the procedure. The doctor will use a small hand piece that touches your skin to deliver the light. You may feel a light spray of coolant on your skin before each laser pulse.
Does it hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with each laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin. This discomfort resolves in several seconds. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment.
How long will my treatment take, and how many treatments will I need?
Every treatment, like every patient, is unique. We will talk with you to decide what is best for you based on your needs and expectations.
What precautions should I take before or after my treatment?
In general, avoid sun exposure for four to six weeks before treatment, and again as directed by our physician. Care should be taken in the first few days following treatments to avoid scrubbing or rinsing the treated area with abrasive skin cleansers.
Are there any adverse side effects to laser or light-based treatments?
In general, most procedures have a low risk of adverse side effects. Some patients experience pigment changes in the skin color. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal pigmentation over time. All treatment results are individual.
Is my laser or light-based treatment covered by my medical insurance?
Most insurance companies do not offer reimbursement for cosmetic procedures. However, just let us know if you have any questions about your particular situation.
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Vascular lesions, leg and facial veins, and hemangiomas
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. Multiple treatments may be required, but many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.
How can I prepare for treatment?
Your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self-tanning products before laser treatment. If you have had a history of herpes simplex virus and are scheduled for facial vein treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. The intended treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning booth light for 14 days prior to treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours.
What precautions should I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, and purpura (a laser bruise), in the treated area—these usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent side effects are rare. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your provider.
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Hair Removal
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. For hair removal, multiple treatments are required, as the process is most effective when the hair follicle is in its active growth phase. Many factors influence the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.
How do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid plucking, electrolysis or hair waxing for six weeks prior to treatment. If you have had a history of herpes simplex virus and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Also, any hair should be completely removed by shaving, and your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or skin-tanning products before laser treatment. The intended treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning booth light for 14 days prior to treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours.
What precautions should I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, and purpura (a laser bruise), in the treated area—these usually do not last more than a few days. Permanent side effects are rare. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your provider.
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Skin Tightening and rejuvenation
How many treatment sessions will I need?
The number of sessions depends on the treatment you require and the condition of your skin. Many factors impact the efficacy of individual laser treatments, including the severity of the condition being treated.
How do I prepare for treatment?
If you have had a history of perioral herpes, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed. Your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, creams, oils, topical anesthetics or self- tanning products before treatment. The intended treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or tanning booth light for 14 days prior to treatment.
What can I expect after treatment?
A cool compress or gel pack may be applied for comfort following your treatment. Any redness or swelling should resolve within a few hours.
What precautions should I take after treatment?
After treatment, prevent sun exposure by applying sunblock (SPF 30 or above). In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include redness, swelling, hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, and purpura (a laser bruise), in the treated area—these usually do not last
more than a few days. Permanent side effects are rare. Be sure to discuss potential side effects with your provider.
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Prices
Laser Hair Reduction
Individual sessions for women
Upper Lip: $75
Chin: $75
Lip & Chin: $125
Cheeks: $75
Underarms: $125
Bikini: $150
Brazilian: $350
Half leg: $200
Full leg: $400
Toes: $75
Toes & tops of feet: $100
Areola: $100
Tummy: $95-$200
Individual sessions for men
Back: $300-$500
Shoulders: $125-$200
Chest: $150-$200
Chest & Abs: $275-$350
Back of Neck: $75
Front of Neck: $100
Ears: $100
Abs: $175
Beard: $200-$250
Sideburns: $150
Brow: $75
Vascular vein treatments
Nose/Face: $150-$350
Leg: $200 and up
Skin Tightening
Full Face: $200-$350
Jowls: $60
Abdomen: $200-$350
Upper Arms: $150
Thighs: $175-$275
For a limited time, 50 percent off any treatment area on initial visit.
Laser hair three-session special packages:
Bikini, Underarm & Half Leg: $680
Full Leg, Underarm & Bikini: $970
Upper Lip & Underarms: $290
Packages must be prepaid at first visit.
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