Laser Hair Removal

Golden Triangle Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa offers laser hair removal at $120–$3,000 at Dr. Roy David's San Diego practice, with pricing varying by treatment area size and session count. Laser hair removal delivers targeted light energy absorbed by melanin in the hair follicle, generating heat that damages the follicle and impairs its ability to produce new hair growth. Multiple sessions are required to treat all follicles during their active growth phase, with most patients requiring six to eight sessions for significant permanent hair reduction.

Laser hair removal at Ora Plastic Surgery San Diego (Golden Triangle Plastic Surgery and Medical Spa) is offered across a broad price range of $120–$3,000, reflecting the variation in area size from small facial zones such as the upper lip and chin through to large body surface areas including the back, legs, and full-body treatment packages. The procedure works on the principle of selective photothermolysis: laser energy at a wavelength selectively absorbed by melanin is delivered in pulses calibrated to heat the hair follicle and the melanin-rich bulb and bulge region to a temperature sufficient to induce thermal injury and impair future hair production, while the pulse duration (milliseconds) is shorter than the thermal relaxation time of the surrounding skin, protecting the epidermis from collateral damage. A dynamic cooling system protects the skin surface during energy delivery, reducing discomfort and minimising the risk of epidermal pigment changes. Because laser hair removal targets active follicles in the anagen (active growth) phase — and at any given time only approximately 20–30% of follicles in a given area are in anagen — multiple treatment sessions are required to achieve coverage of all follicles. Standard protocols involve six to eight sessions spaced six to eight weeks apart for body areas and four to six weeks for facial areas, after which most patients achieve 70–90% permanent hair reduction. Maintenance sessions once or twice yearly may be required for any remaining follicular activity. Skin type suitability varies by laser wavelength — at the San Diego practice, appropriate device selection for each patient's Fitzpatrick skin type (I–VI) is assessed during consultation to ensure safe and effective treatment for all skin tones. Laser hair removal at the Golden Triangle practice is available for all common treatment areas including the face (upper lip, chin, cheeks, sideburns), underarms, bikini and Brazilian, legs (full leg, lower leg, upper leg), arms, back, chest, and abdomen.