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Ditch the razor and embrace the laser: How our advanced, light-based treatment permanently reduces unwanted hair
At LAK MedSpa, we renew and refresh your appearance while celebrating and remaining true to your natural and one-of-a-kind beauty. Led by Drs Lisa Ohman Erhard and Mark Erhard, our Minneapolis, Minnesota area team in Wayzata supports these natural transformations with non-surgical, technology-assisted procedures. Services for the permanent reduction of unwanted hair have the added benefit of building more quality hours into your busy schedule, as we can free you from the time — as well as the hassle and cost — associated with temporary hair removal (shaving, waxing, depilatory creams, and so on).
How do you permanently reduce unwanted hair?
Our medical spa has invested in a laser system by Sciton® that differs from traditional laser technologies. Our system uses BroadBand Light (BBL). A type of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL), BBL delivers energy in the form of broad-spectrum, visible light in multiple wavelengths. Many other lasers, however, use a single intense wavelength in one focused and local beam. Due to this fundamental difference, IPL/BBL supports versatile treatments. It effectively and safely treats a wide spectrum of skin types and skin tones. Since the light is scattered and not focused, we can treat precisely, efficiently, and deeply without affecting the outermost layer of skin. Damage and associated recovery and healing needs are minimized due to this feature.
What does BBL do to the hair?
All hair reduction/removal methods that use light be it BBL or traditional lasers, are based on the same fundamental principles. The light generated by the laser precisely targets the melanocytes or cells in the hair bulb that produce pigment. Melanin pigment is responsible for skin, hair, and eye color. Hair grows cyclically; in the bulb at the base of the hair, new cells are constantly being made. The laser treats these actively growing cells. When the melanin pigment absorbs the light, the cells are heated, damaging the bulb. Once the bulb is treated and damaged, the development of new hairs is generally inhibited.
Is laser hair reduction safe for all areas of the body?
When in our providers’ highly experienced and qualified hands yes, permanent laser hair reduction is associated with minimal risk. We can even treat delicate and sensitive body and face areas, such as the upper lip and bikini line. In all, imagine just about any area of your face and body with excessive hair growth or where you are tired of shaving, tweezing, and waxing all the time. We can likely treat it! Areas where we commonly see exceptional results include the legs and underarms (for women) and the chest and back(for men).
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How does it feel?
In the past, long-lasting hair reduction and removal services were limited to electrolysis. However, electrolysis can be a painful and painstaking process, as hair follicles traditionally had to be treated one at a time. The Sciton® BBL system features technologies such as built-in cooling to support a comfortable and safer treatment experience. We can also treat many follicles at once, which enhances your overall experience and means less time at our office and more time enjoying your increasingly smooth and hair-free skin.
How many treatments will I need?
The cyclical nature of hair growth means that all patients will generally need to schedule more than one treatment at LAK MedSpa. The total number of treatments depends on factors unique to you, including the thickness of your hair, the size of the area to be treated, and the total number of areas requiring reduction. This series of initial appointments is well worth it due to the lasting results you get from BBL treatment! With minimal “touch-ups,” you can maintain your silky, smooth skin for life.
To start the process of spending less time in the bathroom and more time enjoying activities that you love, contact our Minneapolis, MN area team in Wayzata and request a consultation today—(952) 800-9335.
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Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard
Dr. Lisa Ohman Erhard has over 25 years of experience as a physician, specializing in the unique health needs of mature women. She is the owner and directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, one of Minnesota’s most advanced clinics. A pioneer in addressing topics such as painful sex, vaginal dryness, and urinary incontinence, she has opened essential dialogues surrounding postmenopausal care. Dr. Erhard was the first female physician in Minnesota to offer MonaLisa Touch and ThermiVa Vaginal Tightening treatments. She is a national expert in surgical labiaplasty and vaginal rejuvenation and uses Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) to enhance her procedures.
Dr. Mark Erhard
Dr. Mark Erhard is a board-certified cardiologist and nine-time recipient of the Twin Cities Top Doctor award. He currently specializes in Male Hormone Optimization treatments, helping men improve key components of their total health by achieving optimal testosterone levels to enhance energy, lean muscle mass, and libido. Dr. Erhard is honored to address these important complex male health concerns as the co-owner and co-directing physician of LĀK MedSpa, where he combines his expertise with a commitment to patient well-being.
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Wayzata Cosmetic and Surgery is not just for women who need the Mona Lisa touch, it’s for women who want to enhance their beauty. It’s for women who, no matter what their age, want to be proud of themselves, want to have self-confidence, want to feel that I am doing the best that I can for myself. I will honestly say that coming to Wayzata Spa and Cosmetic Surgery is a life-changer no matter what your age is. It doesn’t matter if you’re in your 30s, your 40s, your 50s, or your 60s, or maybe beyond. It’s just, it’s more than I expected.
MONA LISA TREATMENT Testimonial
It really has changed my life because I felt like the dermatologist always said, you have to keep waiting it out. And it was so hard to wait it out. I never went to bed worrying, you know, that I’d have, you know, something go on with my skin the next day before a client meeting or something really important in my life or before a major event going on. And so I just think that coming to Wayzata Skin Care really made a huge impact in my professional life, in my career. Just knowing that everything with my skin was going to be consistent and reliable has really brought such a calm peace of mind. And I’m really appreciative of that.
SKIN THERAPY Testimonial
I had tried diet and exercise for weight loss. My mood just didn’t seem right. I know myself, and I just feel like my health could be more optimal and one of the things that I had not investigated yet was hormone balancing. So once you decide you’re going to pursue that, it’s like, where do you go? Because I feel like there’s a lot of places doing it, probably not doing it well and I knew I wanted to go to a female provider because it’s just a different kind of care, woman to woman, which led me to finding Wayzata Cosmetic Surgery and Spa.
Bio Identical Hormone Therapy Testimonial