Clarity II laser hair removal at Higdon Plastic Surgery in Franklin, TN, uses two laser wavelengths to reduce unwanted hair on all skin types. Sessions are quick, cooled for comfort, and timed to your hair growth cycle.
Clarity II is a dual-wavelength laser that pairs a 755 nm alexandrite laser with a 1064 nm neodymium YAG laser. It is available at the Franklin office for patients across the Nashville area.
Treatments are performed by Hanna Myers, PA-C, and Kaitlyn Caldwell, RN, under the supervision of Dr. Kent "Kye" Higdon, MD, FACS. Dr. Higdon has more than 14 years of practice and taught at Vanderbilt. The team also uses Clarity II for other skin concerns.
Clarity II is cleared for Fitzpatrick skin types I through VI. Before choosing your settings, Hanna or Kaitlyn will review your skin tone, hair color, and history.
The Higdon Plastic Surgery team may ask you to wait if you have a fresh tan, an active skin infection, or are taking certain medicines. Share your full health history at your consultation.
Most patients feel a warm, snapping sensation on the skin. The cooling system adds comfort for most treatments.
A session takes 10 to 30 minutes. Time depends on the number and size of treatment areas.
Most patients need five or more laser hair removal treatments, spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart. Small vessels or laser toning may improve in as few as one to three treatments.
Temporary redness and swelling are common. Blistering and color changes are less common. Your provider explains these risks before you begin.
Follow these steps before each session:
Clarity II also treats small superficial vessels and ingrown hairs from pseudofolliculitis barbae. Its laser toning energy can brighten the look of your skin tone.
You can pair it with Ultra laser treatments, XERF skin tightening, or SkinPen microneedling.
Yes. Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-204, laser procedures count as the practice of medicine. Anyone who performs one must work under a licensed physician's supervision.
Hanna or Kaitlyn reviews your skin, hair, and goals. They then map the areas to treat and set your number of sessions. Your plan can change as your hair responds.
Dr. Higdon leads a physician-owned practice at 2001 Mallory Lane, Suite 300, Franklin. Book online or contact us. The Higdon Plastic Surgery team will build a Clarity II plan around your goals.
