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Doctorate of Medicine
Columbia University.
Masters of Molecular Biology
Stanford University
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Board Certified in Dermatology
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Past Director, Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Member, American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
Member, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member, American Academy of Dermatology
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Laser Hair Removal |
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James Spencer, M.D. is a nationally recognized leading in laser surgery and is offering laser hair removal in St. Petersburg.
Lasers have been used for the removal of unwanted hair by physicians since 1998. Since that time the technology used has dramatically improved and patients, including those with dark skin, are seeing very good and lasting results. Generally laser hair removal is 80% to 90% affective, meaning 90% of hair in the area will likely remain gone. Follow up maintenance treatments may be needed at 6 months to a year following the initial series of treatment to maintain hair removal.
It’s important if you are considering laser hair removal to protect your skin from the sun. Lasers work by targeting the melanin pigment in your hair follicle and if your skin is more tan than normal, this can have an effect on the laser’s ability to properly target the hair. As the hair follicle absorbs the laser light, this will trigger the hair’s natural resting, or telogen, phase.
Contact one of our physicians today to learn more about this exciting treatment.
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 | Always seek treatment with an experienced physician. |  | Be willing to travel a bit for the best possible treatment. |  | During your consultation, ask questions regarding results, concerns, and after care. |
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