Diode Laser Technology
The 810 nm wavelength is designed to target pigmented hair follicles while minimizing unnecessary injury to surrounding tissue.
Laser hair removal offers a long-term approach to reducing unwanted facial and body hair, helping decrease the need for repeated shaving, waxing, or other temporary methods.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, laser hair removal is performed with Elysion Pro, an advanced diode laser platform designed to deliver controlled energy to the hair follicle while protecting the surrounding skin.
Because hair color and thickness, skin type, treatment area, hormonal influences, and hair-growth cycles can all affect response, treatment should not follow the same protocol for every patient. Your skin and hair characteristics are evaluated so treatment settings and session intervals can be individualized appropriately.
The goal is progressive, long-lasting hair reduction with treatment selected and adjusted for your individual skin and hair characteristics.
The technology used for laser hair removal matters. Different laser systems vary in wavelength, energy delivery, cooling, treatment speed, and suitability for different skin and hair characteristics.
Elysion Pro uses 810 nm diode laser technology to selectively target melanin within the hair follicle. Its integrated cooling system helps protect the skin surface and improve comfort while laser energy is delivered to the treatment area.
The 810 nm wavelength is designed to target pigmented hair follicles while minimizing unnecessary injury to surrounding tissue.
Elysion Pro can be used across a broad range of skin tones when appropriate treatment parameters are selected. Skin type, recent sun exposure, tanning, and individual pigmentation response are evaluated before treatment.
Continuous cooling helps protect the skin surface and makes treatment more comfortable. Sensation varies by treatment area and individual sensitivity.
The system allows relatively large areas to be treated efficiently. Small facial areas may require only a few minutes, while larger areas such as the legs or back require longer sessions.
Treatment parameters can be adjusted according to skin tone, hair color and thickness, treatment area, and response to previous sessions rather than applying the same settings to every patient.
Effective laser hair removal depends not only on the device, but also on selecting appropriate treatment parameters for the patient's skin, hair, and stage of the hair-growth cycle.
| Technology | Elysion Pro 810 nm diode laser |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Long-term reduction of unwanted hair |
| Treatment Areas | Face & body |
| Treatment Time | Approximately 5–45+ minutes, depending on area |
| Comfort | Integrated skin cooling |
| Anesthesia | Typically not required |
| Downtime | Minimal to none for most patients |
| Treatment Series | Multiple sessions required |
| Maintenance | May be recommended depending on regrowth |
| Results | Progressive reduction in hair density and thickness |
Understanding why multiple sessions are necessary begins with the way laser energy interacts with the hair follicle and the natural hair-growth cycle.
Laser hair removal works by delivering controlled laser energy that is absorbed by melanin within the hair shaft and follicle. The absorbed energy is converted to heat, damaging structures involved in hair growth while minimizing injury to the surrounding skin.
Elysion Pro uses an 810 nm diode laser, a wavelength commonly used for laser hair reduction.
Hair grows through different phases, and laser treatment is most effective when hairs are in the active growth phase (anagen) and remain connected to structures within the follicle that can be targeted.
Because only a proportion of hairs are in this phase at any given time, a single treatment cannot effectively target every follicle. Repeated sessions allow additional follicles to be treated as they enter an active growth phase.
Over the course of treatment, patients typically notice:
An important distinction is that laser treatment is intended to produce long-term or permanent hair reduction, not a guarantee that every treated hair will disappear permanently.
Results vary according to hair color and thickness, treatment area, skin type, hormonal influences, and individual response. Some patients may also benefit from occasional maintenance treatments over time.
Laser treatment generally responds best when the hair contains sufficient pigment for the laser to target. Very light blond, white, gray, or red hair may respond poorly or not at all, depending on the amount and type of pigment present.
Your initial assessment helps determine whether your hair and skin characteristics make you a good candidate for Elysion Pro and what degree of reduction can reasonably be expected.
Elysion Pro can be used to treat unwanted hair on multiple areas of the face and body. Treatment time and pricing depend on the size of the area being treated.
Prices for fall and winter 2026.
| Area | Per session | 10 sessions |
|---|---|---|
| Small Areas Upper Lip · Chin · Navel Line · Hands · Sideburns · Feet · Forehead · Underarms · Abdomen Line · Half Face · Traditional Bikini | $700 MXN | $5,400 MXN |
| Medium Areas Abdomen · Full Face · Half Back · Half Leg · Full Bikini · Half Arm | $1,000 MXN | $7,800 MXN |
| Large Areas Full Leg · Full Arm · Men's Chest · Full Back | $1,700 MXN | $13,500 MXN |
| Full Package Face · Arms · Underarms · Full Legs · Bikini | $4,290 MXN | $42,900 MXN |
Packages are non-transferable and valid for one year from the date of purchase.
The number of sessions recommended is individualized. Purchasing a package does not mean that every patient will respond identically or require exactly the same number of treatments.
Before beginning your treatment series, your skin, hair characteristics, treatment areas, and relevant history are evaluated to develop an appropriate treatment plan.
Laser hair removal is most effective when treatment is planned according to the individual characteristics of your skin and hair, rather than using the same settings and schedule for every patient.
Before beginning treatment, your provider evaluates factors including:
These factors help determine whether Elysion Pro is appropriate for you and guide the laser settings, treatment intervals, and anticipated number of sessions.
Patients with hormonally influenced hair growth may require additional or periodic maintenance treatments even after achieving a good initial reduction.
Once your treatment plan has been established, proper preparation helps improve treatment effectiveness and reduce unnecessary skin irritation.
For your initial assessment, you may be asked to arrive with visible hair growth so your provider can evaluate the color, thickness, density, and distribution of the hair before it is shaved for treatment. Follow the specific instructions provided when scheduling your appointment.
Specific instructions may vary according to your skin, treatment area, and treatment parameters.
After appropriate preparation, Elysion Pro treatments are generally straightforward and require little interruption to normal daily activities.
During treatment, the Elysion Pro handpiece is passed over the selected area while controlled laser energy targets the hair follicles. Integrated cooling helps protect the skin surface and improve comfort during energy delivery.
Treatment time varies considerably by area. Small facial areas may take only several minutes, while larger areas such as the legs or back require longer sessions.
Temporary redness, warmth, mild swelling, or sensitivity around the follicles may occur. These effects are generally short-lived, and most patients can return to normal activities immediately.
Following treatment:
Because Los Cabos has intense year-round sun exposure, careful sun protection is particularly important throughout a laser hair-removal series.
As successive sessions target hairs entering their active growth phase, reduction becomes progressively more noticeable.
Laser hair removal results develop progressively rather than after a single treatment. As successive sessions target hairs entering the active growth phase, patients typically notice less regrowth, reduced hair density, and finer remaining hair.
Some improvement may become noticeable after the first few treatments, but a complete treatment series is usually required for more substantial and lasting reduction. A series of approximately 8–10 sessions may be recommended, with additional or maintenance treatments when appropriate.
The number of sessions and treatment intervals vary according to:
Certain areas—particularly those influenced by hormones—may require more treatments or periodic maintenance.
Treated hairs do not necessarily disappear immediately. Over the days and weeks following treatment, successfully targeted hairs may shed gradually, sometimes appearing temporarily as though they are continuing to grow before releasing from the follicle.
As the treatment series progresses, regrowth should become progressively less dense and, in responsive follicles, finer.
Some patients may benefit from occasional maintenance sessions after completing their initial series. New or recurrent hair growth can occur over time, particularly with hormonal changes, aging, medications, or other individual factors.
The goal is therefore not to promise completely hair-free skin forever, but to achieve a significant, long-lasting reduction in unwanted hair and maintain that improvement when necessary.
Results vary from patient to patient, and your response is evaluated throughout the treatment series so that your plan can be adjusted when appropriate.
Successful laser hair removal depends on more than the device itself. Appropriate patient selection, skin and hair assessment, individualized energy settings, treatment technique, and consistent follow-up all contribute to treatment effectiveness and safety.
At Cabo Plastic Surgery, our approach includes:
Our goal is not simply to remove unwanted hair, but to provide a treatment plan appropriate for your skin, hair characteristics, and long-term goals.
Laser hair removal is best described as permanent or long-term hair reduction, rather than guaranteed permanent removal of every hair.
Successful treatment can produce a substantial and lasting reduction in the number, density, and thickness of hairs, but individual results vary and some regrowth may occur over time.
Multiple sessions are necessary because hairs grow in different cycles and cannot all be effectively targeted at the same time.
A series of approximately 8–10 treatments may be recommended, but the number should be individualized according to the treatment area, hair characteristics, hormonal influences, and response to treatment.
Sensation varies according to the treatment area and individual sensitivity. Patients may experience brief warmth, heat, or a snapping sensation during energy delivery.
Elysion Pro incorporates integrated cooling to help protect the skin surface and improve comfort.
Diode laser technology can be used in patients with a broad range of skin tones when appropriate treatment parameters are selected. Darker skin contains more epidermal melanin, however, so careful assessment and appropriate settings are particularly important.
Recent tanning and sun exposure should always be discussed before treatment.
Laser hair removal depends on pigment within the hair to absorb laser energy. For this reason, white and gray hair generally respond poorly or not at all, and very light blond or some red hair may also respond poorly.
An assessment can help determine whether your hair contains enough pigment to make laser treatment worthwhile.
Yes. Once the initial hair assessment has been completed, shaving is generally the preferred method of hair removal between sessions.
Avoid waxing, tweezing, threading, or epilating, because these methods remove the hair from the follicle that needs to be present for laser treatment.
Treatment over recently tanned or sunburned skin may increase the risk of adverse skin reactions. Significant sun exposure and intentional tanning should therefore be avoided around treatment, and your provider should evaluate any recent tan before proceeding.
During the initial recovery period, avoid excessive sun exposure and excessive heat such as saunas, hot tubs/Jacuzzis, steam rooms, temazcal, and very hot baths. Use appropriate sun protection on exposed treated areas and follow the aftercare instructions provided by your treatment team.
Yes. Hormonal influences can contribute to persistent or recurrent hair growth, particularly on certain facial and body areas. Patients with hormonally influenced hair growth may require additional treatments or periodic maintenance.
Hair reduction develops progressively. Many patients begin noticing changes during the first several sessions, with more substantial improvement becoming apparent as the treatment series progresses.
Your initial assessment determines whether Elysion Pro is appropriate for your skin and hair—and provides a realistic treatment plan based on your individual characteristics.
Laser hair removal at Cabo Plastic Surgery begins with an assessment of your skin tone, hair color and thickness, growth pattern, and treatment areas.
Your treatment plan is then individualized to determine appropriate Elysion Pro settings, treatment intervals, and the anticipated number of sessions.
Whether you are treating a small facial area or multiple areas of the body, the goal is the same: safe, progressive, long-lasting reduction of unwanted hair with a treatment plan designed for your individual skin and hair characteristics.
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Laser hair removal results, number of sessions, treatment intervals, and potential risks vary according to skin type, hair characteristics, treatment area, hormonal influences, medical history, medications, sun exposure, and individual response.
Temporary redness, warmth, swelling, or sensitivity may occur after treatment. Less common risks can include blistering, burns, changes in pigmentation, infection, or scarring.
An individual assessment is required to determine whether laser hair removal is appropriate for you and to establish suitable treatment parameters.
Individual results may vary.