Laser Hair Removal involves penetrating the epidermis and target the melanin (pigment) in your hair follicles. This creates heat in the base of the hair follicles and damages their ability to regrow hairs, giving you stable long-term or permanent hair reduction.
With the use of a medical-grade lasers we can achieve permanent hair reduction with minimal long term upkeep.
Laser Hair Removal involves a technique to remove unwanted hair on either the body or the face. This procedure uses concentrated beams of light, better known as laser light in order to prevent the hair follicles from being active.
Laser light is directed into the hair follicle then the pigment within the follicle absorbs the lasers light. This light energy converts into heat which disables the hair follicle.
Following treatment, the hair will not grow back for a long time, and in some cases, it will never return.
The treatment involves the use of a medical-grade triple wavelength long-pulse diode laser (755nm, 808nm and 1064nm), which uses the laser light to penetrate the epidermis and target the melanin (pigment) in your hair follicles.
Treatment is virtually pain free, and only takes minutes for small areas.
No longer worry about unsightly and often painful ingrown hairs.
For some people, the hair will be gone permanently.
The light beams operate with exact precision meaning you treatment is super focused to the area.
You may have other questions about the procedure that may not have been answered yet.
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding laser hair removal.
Using the right technologies, Laser Hair Removal can be virtually painless. Some people even find the treatment feels relaxing, of course this depends on the individual and area being treated.
This varies depending on your skin and hair type, its colour and the phase of your hair growth. After six sessions most people report a 90% reduction in hair growth. During your consultation, our practitioners will discuss your treatment plan in order to achieve the best results possible.
Laser hair removal works by targeting the hair at its follicle using brief pulses of light energy. This laser light is absorbed by the melanin in the body, which prevents the hair from growing back.
We normally recommend leaving 4 to 6 weeks between your laser hair removal sessions, depending on the area treated and your hair growth cycle.
We you should not wax, pluck or use hair removal cream for the 3 weeks leading up to treatment. It is recommended to shave the area before your Laser Hair Removal treatment – 24-48 hours before is best. Shaving the area will make the process more comfortable and it will make sure the laser is only targeting the hair’s follicle beneath the skin.
Using the latest laser technology, laser hair removal is extremely safe and leaves the surrounding body area and tissue of the body completely unharmed.
Men and women can have Laser Hair Removal as a reliable method to eliminate unwanted hair. People who suffer from ingrown hairs, shaving rashes or irritated skin after normal hair removal treatment (shaving, waxing etc) can benefit from Laser Hair Removal.
The body area which is being targeted with Laser Hair Removal needs to be free from makeup, lotion, deodorant and sunscreen. It’s important to make sure you have not exposed the area to the sun or used self-tan on this area for at least 4 weeks prior to laser hair removal.
Yes. Laser Hair Removal is often the best choice to prevent ingrown hairs in such delicate areas. Many people find that Laser Hair Removal is less painful than waxing in intimate areas. It is also a precise treatment meaning it can cater to all intimate styles.
There is no specific downtime after Laser Hair Removal treatment. You need to be extra cautious with sun exposure and it is best to avoid being in direct sunlight after your Laser Hair Removal treatment and wear a high factor SPF.
We recommend that after your Laser Hair Removal session you do not wear perfume on the area, use a sauna/steam room or have hot showers or baths for 48 hours.
Do not apply self-tan for up to a week or use products containing retinol.
