Face
Upper lip, chin, cheeks, and sideburns — treated in a matter of minutes per session.
Sieveking/Medical Aesthetics/Laser Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal in Nashville
LightSheer DUET · Physician-Directed · Long-Term Reduction
Laser hair removal at Sieveking Plastic Surgery offers a precise, long-term solution to unwanted hair using the Lumenis LightSheer DUET, one of the most clinically proven diode laser platforms available today. If you have spent years managing hair with razors, waxing appointments, or depilatory creams, this treatment addresses the follicle itself rather than the surface.
The follicle, not the surface. A clinically proven diode laser. Long-term reduction.
Precise light energy. Disabled follicles. Long-term reduction.
Laser hair removal is a non-surgical procedure that uses concentrated light energy to target melanin inside the hair follicle. When the laser energy is absorbed by the pigment, it converts to heat, disabling the follicle’s ability to produce new hair while leaving the surrounding skin undisturbed. Because hair grows in cycles, multiple sessions are needed to address follicles during their active growth phase.
At Sieveking Plastic Surgery, treatment is performed using the Lumenis LightSheer DUET, an 800 nm diode laser with proprietary vacuum-assist technology, within a physician-directed practice. Dr. Nicholas Sieveking and his team bring the same standard of care to every laser procedure that defines the practice’s reputation across Middle Tennessee.
The areas laser hair removal can treat.
The LightSheer DUET is cleared for use across virtually all areas of the body — these are the most common.
Underarms
One of the fastest and most popular treatment areas, requiring roughly 10–15 minutes per visit.
Arms
Full arm or forearm, depending on your preference and your hair reduction goals.
Bikini line and Brazilian
A highly requested area that benefits significantly from long-term reduction in regrowth.
Legs
Upper, lower, or full legs, treated efficiently in a single session.
Back and chest
Larger surface areas, addressed efficiently with the LightSheer DUET’s vacuum-assist handpiece.
The approach
How laser hair removal works here.
The LightSheer DUET’s vacuum handpiece gently lifts the skin into the treatment window, bringing the follicle closer to the laser energy while reducing discomfort. This design allows large areas to be treated quickly and without a topical anesthetic in most cases — legs in as little as 15 minutes, smaller areas in only minutes.
During your consultation, your provider assesses the treatment area, skin tone, and hair characteristics to tailor session parameters to your specific needs. The 800 nm diode wavelength is effective across a wide range of skin tones and hair types, and true diode laser technology delivers more targeted energy to the follicle than broad-spectrum IPL devices — typically producing better results with fewer sessions.
Where waxing removes hair at the surface and must be repeated every 3–6 weeks indefinitely, laser hair removal targets the follicle itself, progressively reducing regrowth with each session. Over time, the cumulative investment is often comparable to or less than ongoing waxing costs — and retiring the razor and the wax reduces ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and chronic irritation.
Why choose this treatment
Benefits of the LightSheer DUET.
What patients gain from a complete series — in lasting reduction, comfort, and calmer skin.
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Long-term hair reduction
Most patients achieve a significant, lasting reduction in hair density after completing a full series of sessions spaced weeks apart.
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Vacuum-assist comfort
The vacuum-assist handpiece gently lifts skin into the treatment window, reducing discomfort and eliminating the need for a topical anesthetic in most areas.
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Speed and efficiency
Large areas like the legs can be treated in as little as 15 minutes, while smaller areas take only minutes per session.
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Reduced skin irritation
Eliminating repeated shaving and waxing reduces ingrown hairs, razor bumps, and the chronic irritation that comes with both routines.
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Broad skin-tone compatibility
The 800 nm diode wavelength is effective across a wide range of skin tones and hair types, with parameters tailored at consultation.
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Integrated care
Treatment is performed within a physician-directed practice, overseen with the same clinical rigor applied to every service under one roof.
Most patients complete a meaningful, long-term reduction after 6–8 sessions — varying by area, hair color, and skin tone — with occasional maintenance sessions recommended as needed.
What to expect, from first session to lasting smoothness.
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Consultation
A tailored plan before the laser
During your consultation, your provider assesses the treatment area, skin tone, and hair characteristics to tailor session parameters to your specific needs — including how many sessions to expect and how they will be spaced. Preparation matters with laser treatment: before your first session, avoid sun exposure, self-tanners, waxing, threading, plucking or pulling, and electrolysis for at least 4 weeks, and shave the area the day before treatment. Because the laser targets pigment in the follicle, shaving preserves exactly what the treatment needs to find, where waxing removes it.
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Treatment
Calibrated pulses, efficient sessions
During treatment, the vacuum handpiece delivers precisely calibrated pulses of light, gently lifting the skin into the treatment window to bring the follicle closer to the laser energy while reducing discomfort. Most patients describe mild pressure with a warming sensation, and a topical anesthetic is not required for most areas. Sessions range from a few minutes for small areas — the upper lip takes five minutes or less — to approximately 45 minutes for larger zones such as full legs or the back.
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Aftercare
The days and weeks between
In the first days after a session, mild redness similar to a light sunburn is common and typically resolves within 24–48 hours. Treated hairs shed over the following 1–2 weeks, and patients may experience follicular edema. Apply sun protection consistently, avoid heat sources such as hot tubs and saunas for 48 hours, and do not wax or thread between sessions — shaving is fine as needed. Around weeks 4–6, your next session is scheduled to target follicles that have entered the active growth phase since your last visit.
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Maintenance
After the full series
Most patients complete a meaningful, long-term reduction after 6–8 sessions, though this varies by area, hair color, and skin tone. Visible reduction in density typically becomes apparent after 2–3 sessions, with the most significant results accumulating over the full course of treatment. Occasional maintenance sessions may be recommended afterward to keep results at their best. For patients exploring complementary skin treatments, BBL photorejuvenation and the ClearSilk laser facial are natural additions that address tone and texture within the same practice.
Why Sieveking
Meet Dr. Sieveking
Laser hair removal inside a plastic surgery practice.
Led by Susie Cody RN, CANS, a master injector and former Galderma national trainer; and Jennifer Hammond, licensed clinical aesthetician and laser specialist; under the medical direction of Dr. Sieveking.
Sieveking Plastic Surgery at 1200 Old Hillsboro Road in Franklin is the only practice in Middle Tennessee that integrates world-class plastic surgery, advanced medical aesthetics, and clinical functional medicine under one triple board-certified (including The American Board of Wound Management, ABWM) physician. Dr. Nicholas Sieveking is Stanford-trained, board-certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery, and fellowship-trained in anti-aging and functional medicine.
With more than 25 years of experience and recognition as a multiple-time Best Plastic Surgeon in Nashville, Dr. Sieveking sets the standard for the practice. When you choose laser hair removal here, your care is delivered within a physician-directed environment where every treatment decision is informed by a thorough understanding of your skin, your health, and your long-term goals.
Patients traveling from Brentwood, Nashville, and across Williamson County trust Sieveking Plastic Surgery for a personalized, unhurried experience that reflects genuine Southern hospitality alongside genuine clinical authority — the difference that integrated, physician-led care makes.
Investment
Cost of laser hair removal.
The investment in laser hair removal varies based on the size of the treatment area, the number of sessions in your plan, and your hair reduction goals. Smaller areas, such as the upper lip or underarms, are priced differently from full legs or the back, and your provider will explain how those factors apply to your plan.
Because no two patients present with the same combination of hair density, skin tone, and goals, a personalized consultation is the most accurate way to receive a tailored quote. That conversation covers the full course — sessions, spacing, and any maintenance afterward — reviewed transparently before treatment begins. Contact the practice to schedule your consultation.
Questions, answered.
The questions most prospective patients ask before booking a consultation.
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Most patients describe mild pressure with a warming sensation as each pulse is delivered. The LightSheer DUET’s vacuum-assist technology reduces discomfort significantly by gently lifting the skin into the treatment window, and a topical anesthetic is not required for most areas. Sessions are efficient as well — from a few minutes for small areas to approximately 45 minutes for larger zones.
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Most patients require 6–8 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, because hair grows in cycles and each session targets follicles that have entered the active growth phase since the last visit. Your provider will assess progress at each appointment and adjust the plan as needed, with a precise estimate for your areas provided at your consultation.
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Treated hairs shed within 1–2 weeks of your first session. Visible reduction in density typically becomes apparent after 2–3 sessions, with the most significant results accumulating over the full course of treatment. Most patients complete a meaningful, long-term reduction after 6–8 sessions, though this varies by treatment area, hair color, and skin tone.
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Temporary redness, mild swelling, and red bumps are the most common responses, similar to a light sunburn, and generally resolve within 24–48 hours. Rarely, temporary changes in skin pigmentation may occur if pre- and post-treatment sun protection guidelines are not followed — which is why your provider reviews those guidelines carefully before your first session.
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Laser hair removal works best on hair with sufficient melanin for the laser to target. The LightSheer DUET’s 800 nm diode wavelength is effective across a wide range of skin tones, while light blonde, white, gray, or red hair has less pigment and may not respond as predictably. A consultation determines whether laser treatment is the right approach for your hair and skin.
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Before treatment, avoid waxing, threading, plucking or pulling, and electrolysis for 4 weeks and minimize sun exposure; shave the area the day before your appointment. After treatment, apply sun protection consistently, avoid heat sources such as hot tubs and saunas for 48 hours, and do not wax or thread between sessions — the laser needs the follicle intact to target it.
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Experience lasting smooth skin at Sieveking Plastic Surgery in Franklin, TN.
If you have spent years managing unwanted hair with razors, waxing, or creams, the Lumenis LightSheer DUET offers a clinically proven, long-term alternative — delivered within a physician-directed practice where every treatment decision reflects a thorough understanding of your skin, your health, and your long-term goals. Patients from Brentwood, Nashville, and across Williamson County trust the practice for a personalized, unhurried experience. We invite you to contact us and schedule a consultation.
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