Laser Hair Removal

What is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser Hair Removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses highly concentrated light that passes through the layers of skin penetrating the hair follicle . The intense heat of the laser damages the hair follicle inhibiting future growth. Laser Hair Removal is effective for most parts of the body and face. As hair grows in cycles, a minimum of 4 to 6 treatments are necessary. After each session, you will see a visible reduction in hair and smoother skin.   

Which hairs can be treated?

Medium to thick hairs.
Brown and black hairs.
Hairs on the face and body.
Red, Blonde, white or grey hairs will not respond to treatment.  

What are the desired results?

Optimal results in permanent hair removal of 80% or greater is achievable with an average of 4-8 treatments.  

Is it painful?

Many clients find Laser Hair Removal less painful than waxing.  

What are the side effects?

Mild swelling around the hair follicles with slight redness and irritation of the skin  

What are the potential risks?

Temporary pigment, blistering, crusting, or scarring may occur, especially in those with darker or tanned skin. Special care must be taken with darker skin types. Tanning, spray tan, tanning via a tanning booth is to be avoided 1 month before any laser treatment.  

What are the pre and post care instructions?

After each treatment the targeted hairs will shed from the skin typically within 1 - 3 weeks depending on the location of treatment. This shedding process appears as the hairs are growing however, this is the body`s simple way of eliminating the hair from the injured follicle.
- Plucking, waxing, electrolysis or bleaching is to be avoided 1 month before treatment.
- Tanning is to be avoided 1 month before treatment
- Products that may irritate your skin are to be avoided before each treatment
- The treatment area is to be shaved the day before
- Refrain from immediate strenuous exercise before and after treatment
- Refrain from hot showers before and after treatment
- Use SPF 30+ daily on all treatment areas
- Use laser aid (anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial gel) after treatment    

How many treatments are needed?

6 treatments (once every 4 weeks for the face and once every 8 weeks for the body) are recommended.  

What skincare is recommended?

SPF30+ and Laser aid  

Are there any conditions where Laser Hair Removal is not recommended?    

• Roaccutane
• Keloid scarring
• Active
• Herpes simplex (cold sore)
• History of abnormal scarring
• Abnormal pigmentation