1. What type of laser do you use for laser hair removal?

We use advanced Lutronic laser technology for fast, precise, and customized hair reduction. Our system allows us to adjust the treatment based on your skin tone, hair color, hair thickness, and treatment area. Complimentary consultations are available to determine whether laser hair removal is right for you.

2. Is Lutronic laser hair removal faster than traditional laser treatments?

Yes. Lutronic technology can treat larger areas efficiently, making appointments quicker and more comfortable than many older laser systems. Smaller areas may take only a few minutes, while larger areas such as the back or legs require more time.

3. Do you offer laser hair removal for men?

Absolutely. We provide laser hair removal for men who want less body hair, easier grooming, fewer ingrown hair

4. Can laser hair removal treat a man’s back?

Yes. The back is one of our most requested laser hair removal areas for men. Lutronic technology allows us to cover larger areas efficiently, making back hair reduction quicker and more convenient.

5. Can men have laser hair removal on the chest and abdomen?

Yes. Laser hair removal can reduce unwanted hair across the chest, stomach, and abdomen. Treatment can be customized for significant hair reduction or a more groomed appearance without necessarily removing every hair.

6. Can laser hair removal shape a beard?

Yes. Laser beard shaping can create cleaner lines along the cheeks, jawline, and neck while reducing the need for frequent shaving. It may also help men who experience razor burn, irritation, or ingrown hairs. We carefully map the desired beard shape before treatment.

7. Can laser hair removal help with hair on the neck?

Yes. The front and back of the neck can be treated. This is especially helpful for men who develop razor bumps, irritation, or ingrown hairs along the neckline. It can also create a cleaner, more consistently groomed appearance

8. Can you use laser hair removal around the hairline?

Laser treatment may be used to clean up unwanted hair around the forehead, temples, sideburns, or back of the neck. Because hairline changes are long-lasting and must be carefully planned, we recommend beginning with a complimentary consultation.

9. Can laser hair removal help prevent razor bumps and ingrown hairs?

Yes. By reducing the amount and thickness of hair in the treatment area, laser hair removal may significantly reduce shaving irritation, razor bumps, and recurring ingrown hairs. It is commonly requested for the face, neck, bikini area, underarms, chest, and back.

10. What areas can be treated with laser hair removal?

Common treatment areas include the face, upper lip, chin, sideburns, underarms, arms, legs, bikini line, Brazilian area, abdomen, chest, back, shoulders, neck, beard area, hairline, hands, feet, ears, and nose. We can create a treatment plan for one area or multiple areas.

11. Is Lutronic laser hair removal appropriate for different skin tones?

Lutronic laser technology provides customizable settings that allow us to safely treat a broad range of skin tones when treatment is performed by a properly trained provider. Your skin tone, recent sun exposure, and hair characteristics will be evaluated during your complimentary consultation.

12. How many laser hair removal sessions will I need?

Most patients need a series of treatments because hair grows in different cycles, and the laser is most effective during the active growth phase. The recommended number and timing of appointments will depend on the treatment area, hair density, skin tone, hormones, and individual response.

13. Is laser hair removal permanent?

Laser hair removal is best described as long-term hair reduction. Many treated hairs do not return, while others may eventually grow back finer, lighter, or more slowly. Occasional maintenance treatments may be recommended, particularly for hormonally influenced areas.

14. Does laser hair removal hurt?

Most patients describe the treatment as a quick snapping or warming sensation. Our modern Lutronic laser technology is designed to make treatments efficient and comfortable. Sensitivity varies depending on the area being treated and the thickness of the hair.

15. How should I prepare for laser hair removal?

Shave the treatment area as directed before your appointment, but do not wax, tweeze, or use an epilator because the hair root needs to remain in place. Avoid tanning and excessive sun exposure, and tell us about any medications, skincare products, or recent procedures during your consultation.

16. Should I shave before my laser hair removal appointment?

Yes. Shaving allows the laser energy to target the hair beneath the skin without unnecessary surface hair absorbing energy. We will provide specific preparation instructions based on your treatment area.

17. Is there downtime after laser hair removal?

There is typically little to no downtime. You may notice temporary redness, warmth, or mild swelling around the follicles. Most patients can return to normal activities immediately, although sun exposure, excessive heat, and irritating skincare products may need to be avoided temporarily.

18. Does laser hair removal work on blonde, red, gray, or white hair?

Laser hair removal works best when the hair contains enough pigment to absorb the laser energy. Blonde, red, gray, and white hairs may respond less effectively. A complimentary consultation allows us to evaluate your hair and explain what results you can realistically expect.

19. Why choose Dr. Mantor’s Wrinkle & Weight Solutions for laser hair removal?

Our physician-led Westerville practice uses advanced Lutronic laser technology and provides individualized treatment recommendations based on your skin, hair, comfort, and goals. We have served Columbus and Central Ohio since 2008 and offer complimentary consultations before treatment.

Semaglutide Linked With Lower Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Emily Harris Article Information JAMA. Published online January 24, 2024

Gina Mantor • June 23, 2024

Semaglutide Linked With Lower Risk of Suicidal Thoughts Emily Harris Article Information JAMA. Published online January 24, 2024

In the News

Recent case reports have raised the possibility that semaglutide—a glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist—could be tied to a higher risk of suicidal ideation. But a retrospective study that included about 241 000 patients with overweight or obesity as well as about

1.6 million patients with type 2 diabetes did not confirm that link.

Instead, researchers found the opposite. People taking semaglutide had a lower risk of both first-time and recurrent suicidal ideation compared with those taking non–GLP-1 receptor agonists to manage obesity, such as phentermine, as well as those used to manage type 2 diabetes,

such as metformin.

Because it was retrospective, the current study could not establish a causal link between semaglutide and the lower risk of suicidal ideation, the researchers—including Nora Volkow, MD, the director of the US National Institute on Drug Abuse at the National Institutes of Health—wrote in Nature Medicine. They also noted the need for additional controlled trials to better

understand the relationship.

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