Laser Hair Removal

Permanent hair reduction using the GentleMax Pro by Candela, a dual-wavelength platform combining 755 nm Alexandrite and 1064 nm Nd:YAG lasers suited to all skin tones. Treatment areas include legs, arms, underarms, bikini, back, chest, face, and neck. A course of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart achieves lasting reduction. Physician oversight ensures settings are calibrated per Fitzpatrick skin type for safety and efficacy.

Laser hair removal at Elysium Aesthetics and Longevity in River North, Chicago, is performed on the GentleMax Pro by Candela — a gold-standard dual-wavelength system combining a 755 nm Alexandrite laser and a 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser. The Alexandrite wavelength is highly effective on fair to medium skin tones, while the Nd:YAG safely penetrates deeper to treat darker skin tones that historically presented safety challenges for single-wavelength devices. This dual-platform capability makes Elysium's hair removal service accessible to Chicago's diverse patient population across all six Fitzpatrick skin types. Treatable areas include the legs (full or half), arms, underarms, bikini line and extended bikini, back, chest, abdomen, face (upper lip, chin, sideburns, full face), and neck. Because hair grows in three phases — anagen (active), catagen (transitional), and telogen (resting) — the laser can only disable follicles during the active growth phase. A course of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is required to intercept each follicle across its growth cycle. After a full course, most patients achieve 80–90% permanent hair reduction, with occasional maintenance sessions available once or twice per year for any residual regrowth. Dr. Mick I. Singh and the Elysium clinical team customize laser parameters — fluence, pulse width, spot size, and integrated DCD cooling settings — based on each patient's skin phototype, hair color, and target area. Proper calibration is essential to minimize risks such as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, blistering, or insufficient efficacy that can result from improperly configured devices in non-medical settings. Elysium's River North clinic at 520 W Erie St, Suite 110, Chicago, IL is conveniently located for patients from downtown Chicago, Lincoln Park, the Gold Coast, and the broader Chicagoland area. Custom pricing is provided during consultation based on treatment area and package size.