Laser Hair Removal
in Charlottesville, VA

Ready to say goodbye to shaving and waxing? At Studio R Aesthetics, we prioritize comfort, effectiveness, and results for our laser hair removal patients. Our advanced Forever Bare BBL technology sets us apart, offering a safer and more comfortable experience. Featuring motion technology and precise cooling, Forever Bare BBL delivers smoother, longer-lasting results while minimizing discomfort.

Our expert team ensures a personalized approach to hair removal, tailoring treatments to your skin type, hair color, and specific goals. Whether you’re targeting small, delicate areas or larger regions, Studio R provides expert care in a welcoming, luxurious environment.

• Treatment Type: Advanced BroadBand Light (BBL) technology for permanent hair reduction.
• Best For: Unwanted hair on the face, body, and sensitive areas.
• Downtime: Minimal; mild redness may occur but resolves quickly.
• Duration: Sessions range from 5–45 minutes, depending on the area.
• Results: Long-lasting hair reduction after a series of treatments.

The treatment area is shaved, and a clear gel is applied to the treatment area to focus the light energy and cool the top skin layer. The BBL hair removal handpiece can then be used to deliver single pulses of light, or the High Energy Rapid Output (HERO) technology can be used to apply a pulse of light as the handpiece is moved across the skin in a continuous manner. Approximately 100-200 hair follicles can be treated with each flash of light. Large areas such as the chest, back, and legs can be treated in a single session. It can also be used for small delicate areas like the face and under arms.

Patients should avoid waxing, tweezing, and bleaching the hair prior to hair removal treatments and during the course of treatment as these grooming activities can decrease the effectiveness of the treatments. Hair needs to be present in the follicle for BBL treatments to be most effective. Since waxing or plucking pulls hair out of the follicle, recently waxed or plucked areas will not be suitable for treatment.

Broadband light (BBL) works by emitting light that passes through the skin and is preferentially absorbed by the hair follicle, damaging the follicle and removing the hair without damaging the surrounding tissue - a process called photo-epilation.

Unlike traditional laser hair removal devices that apply energy in a sudden burst, BBL is a more advanced technology that utilizes multiple wavelengths of light ranging from 590 to 1200 nm to make the treatment more comfortable for the patient. Thanks to BBL’s large spot size, Forever Bare BBL is one of the fastest hair removal treatments on the market. It evenly heats hair follicles throughout the treatment area, minimizing missed spots that are common in other treatments. Like other BBL treatments, Forever Bare BBL comes with adapters for different spot sizes, so we can treat large areas quickly and small areas precisely. Another advantage of BBL is that it often requires fewer treatments than traditional laser hair removal.

BBL laser hair removal has minimal downtime. After your session, you may experience mild redness or swelling, similar to a sunburn, which typically resolves within 48 hours.

Post-Treatment Care:

• Avoid sun exposure and use SPF 30+ sunscreen.
• Refrain from waxing, plucking, or tweezing hair between sessions.
• Apply hydrocortisone cream if needed for any irritation.

Patients often see small bumps around treated follicles, which indicates the treatment is working. These bumps resolve quickly and do not require additional care.