Drop the Razor…Think Laser!
Here’s to Ditching Razors for Lasers!!
Get silky smooth skin in time for summer!
Are you seriously still shaving?
With summer's sun slowly fading, now is the perfect time to consider one of our most sought-after treatments: Laser Hair Removal.
As the vibrant colors of fall begin to emerge this October, it's time to reflect on how your skin is adapting to the change in seasons. You’ve been diligent with your regular facials, skin treatments and professional skincare routines at S. Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing, but what about preparing the rest of your body for the cooler months ahead? Let’s talk Laser Hair Removal!
While body hair is entirely natural, many people opt for hair removal for a variety of reasons—whether for aesthetic preferences, comfort, or to reduce irritation and eliminate painful ingrown hairs.
Is Laser Hair Removal Right for You? At S. Thetics, we understand that you may have questions about whether laser hair removal is the right choice for you. The truth is, there are numerous benefits that come with making the switch from traditional shaving or waxing to laser treatments. Unlike shaving—which merely trims hair at the surface—laser hair removal targets the hair follicle itself, inhibiting future growth. This means that you can enjoy long-lasting smoothness and say goodbye to the hassle of frequent shaving or painful waxing sessions. 
Why Choose Laser Hair Removal? Laser Hair Removal is favored because it provides a longer-lasting solution to unwanted hair. After a series of treatments, which typically range from 4 to 8 sessions based on your specific hair and skin type, you’ll notice that hair is significantly reduced or eliminated altogether. Imagine stepping into fall without the worry of unwanted hair—no more irritation or unwanted stubble!
Preparing for Your Treatment:
As you prepare for your laser hair removal sessions this fall, please note that we recommend avoiding sun exposure, tanning beds or self-tanning products for two weeks prior to each treatment. This ensures optimal results and minimizes any risk of adverse reactions.
On average, the hair will start to grow back within a couple of weeks. Laser hair removal is favored over these methods because it is a much longer-lasting solution to unwanted hair. Laser Hair Removal targets the hair follicle, inhibiting future hair growth, so the hair does not come back once the initial series of treatments have been completed. Subsequent single maintenance treatments are later required to keep the hair from returning.
Another common question that comes along with laser hair removal is, “How safe is it?”
Safety Comes First Your safety is our top priority at S. Thetics. Our laser hair removal device is FDA-approved, it is both safe and highly effective. The laser hair removal process is quick and straightforward. The laser delivers heat and light directly to the hair follicle, destroying its growth center. Some patients start to see results after just one treatment, but most notice slower growth and thinning hair after every treatment, the results of each treatment are cumulative. And with laser hair removal at S. Thetics, there is no downtime after each treatment. Although rare, some report a little redness or irritation that goes away within an hour or two—allowing you to get back to your daily routine seamlessly.
Laser Hair Removal treatments are relatively quick, depending on the area being treated, and you will typically start seeing results after just one treatment and keep seeing more of a reduction of hair after each treatment of your initial series.
For optimal results, we recommend 4-8 treatment sessions, which will be determined by your Laser Hair Removal specialist depending on your hair and skin type and the area being treated. There is no downtime with laser hair removal, and you can shave any unwanted hair that can grow between treatments. Once your treatments are complete, you can ditch the razors and enjoy your smooth, hairless skin!
After optimal results are achieved from your initial series, maintenance is required to sustain the results of your series. This will be discussed with you & determined by your provider but maintenance typically ranges from 2 - 4 single treatments per year.
Something to know…
With our most advanced laser, we do require that you have not had any sun exposure or used any self tanning products for 2 weeks prior to each treatment. This will impede your treatment results and could possibly cause an adverse reaction.
Another great thing about Laser Hair Removal is that it can be performed on anyone and everyone! It is a great way to remove unwanted hair on both men and women on just about any area of the body, aside from the sensitive area of skin around the eyes.
Some of the most common areas that we treat at S. Thetics Medspa and Wellbeing are legs, arms, underarms, bikini area, Brazilian, face, back, and chest. However, other areas can be treated as well. If you deal with unwanted hair on another area of your body, you can consult with one of our team members to see if you are a candidate for laser hair removal.
Book your appointment with us at S. Thetics Medspa and Wellbeing, Lawrence’s premier medspa! Our skin care specialists will provide you with a personalized treatment plan for the area(s) of unwanted hair you’d like to see GONE, to ensure you get the best results possible. We are happy to help with any questions you may have about Laser Hair Removal and would love to hear from you! All of our treatment consultations are complimentary.
Call S. Thetics Medspa and book yours today!
Microneedling is back at S. Thetics Medspa & Wellbeing here in Lawrence, Kansas!
Let us introduce….SkinStylus Microneedling!
However, we are not new to microneedling at S. Thetics!
In the past and for several years, we offered traditional microneedling, using another brand device. When we brought on the Morpheus8 treatment two years ago we did away with traditional microneedling treatments.
After a while we noticed there was a void left in our service menu and still an interest and demand for it.
Enter the more advanced technology of SkinStylus microneedling pen! Brought to us by the same manufacturers as the tried-and-true HydrafacialMD device, we knew this would be a homerun treatment just as the Hydrafacial is for
our patients.
In addition to the Morpheus8 treatment, SkinStylus gives us another option at S. Thetics for microneedling.
What’s the difference between SkinStylus microneedling and Morpheus8?
SkinStylus microneedling utilizes a small handheld pen-like device that has 36 microscopic needles in the tip. We know that’s a lot of needles and sounds painful but rest assured, this is a comfortable treatment with little to zero discomfort. Ask your provider to show you the 36 needle tip before starting your treatment, they’re so small you can barely see them all but they are mighty all at once! These needles create small microchannels in the skin. By doing this we are causing a controlled injury to the skin and its understructures, which signals our body to create new collagen and elastin. All our advanced medical aesthetic treatments are designed to create new collagen & elastin, but SkinStylus gives us another great option with very little to no social downtime compared to the others. When we create new collagen and elastin, it improves the skin’s overall tone and texture, minimizes fine lines, reduces pore size and it’s also indicated for mild scarring.
Before every treatment, a topical numbing cream is applied to your entire face and neck for 30 minutes prior to the treatment. The treatment itself takes 30-40 minutes. This treatment can be customized to each patient by your provider based on your skin concerns and current condition of your skin. Your provider determines the depth of the channels made by the needle tip and areas of concern can be treated with more attention where or if needed.
A series protocol of three treatments is typically recommended at first, doing each treatment 4 – 6 weeks apart. You will notice a gradual improvement in your skin after each consecutive treatment. Just as with all other advanced medical aesthetic treatments, maintenance is required to keep up the optimal results of the original series. Your provider will determine your maintenance treatment plan with you. Maintenance is typically two treatments per year, but varies based on each patient, their skin and desired outcomes. SkinStylus is an excellent treatment on its own, or it’s also a great option to add in with any other advanced treatments you already receive at S. Thetics throughout the year. There is no social downtime with each treatment other than mild to moderate redness that can last a few hours up to a few days, which depends on how each persons skin responds to the treatment. This type of redness is easily covered with makeup that can be applied the next day after your treatment.
Next up…Morpheus8
Morpheus8 is also a microneedling device but with a few major differences. Morpheus8 is microneedling combined with added Radiofrequency (RF) heat. It is one of THE most advanced medical aesthetic devices on the market today.
You will numb for a bit longer prior to your treatment and the treatment takes about 45 – 50 minutes. By delivering the RF heat through the needles simultaneously, you’re getting double and triple the action as just microneedling alone. The biggest difference between the Morpheus8 & SkinSylus treatments is that one Morpheus8 treatment is equivalent to a series of three SkinStylus microneedling treatments. Morpheus8 is also customized to each patient as its needles can go deeper below the skin’s surface to effectively treat more prevalent issues like deeper wrinkles and scars & skin laxity (loose skin, jowls). There is little to no social downtime with Morpheus8. Like the SkinStylus, mild to moderate redness is common and can last a few hours up to a few days. Minimal swelling is rare but can occur after
Morpheus8. These side effects are specific to each individual.
If you’ve never had any form of microneedling or it’s been a long time since you had it last, SkinStylus is an excellent place to start. Maybe you’ve already had a Morpheus8 (or a Halo laser) treatment? If so, then a SkinStylus microneedling series would be great to do in place of your next Morpheus8 (or Halo). If you love your Morpheus8 and/or Halo treatments, SkinStylus is also a great maintenance treatment among those bigger, yearly treatments. At any rate or if you’re still unsure, we recommend scheduling a complimentary consultation with one of our skincare providers to discuss these two options further and thoroughly answer all your questions and concerns to best decide which one is right for you.