Laser Hair Removal

Laser energy is delivered through a small handpiece. The laser delivers an intense beam of light, which is absorbed by the hair follicle and converted to heat. The heat damages the hair follicle while the surrounding tissue remains unaffected. Your skin may be red immediately following the procedure. This typically lasts from a few minutes to several hours after the procedure.

It is impossible to remove 100% of every single hair follicle as there are billions in our bodies meaning hair growth is a continuous process but the good news is you will gain an outstanding permanent reduction. After an initial course of 6-10 sessions, most of the areas treated will have little to no hair and some will have sporadic light hairs remaining.

We all have very different genetic makeup, so laser hair removal results may vary from one person to another depending on a combination of factors such as colour and diameter of hair, skin type, hormonal/medical issues, time between sessions (holidays & sun exposure) etc. While there are individuals achieving the desired results after 6 sessions, there will be other cases that will need more on average 9 to 12. The average client will need a top-up session 1-2 times per year to keep hair at bay.

Laser hair removal is a very safe treatment as it is carried out only by certified professional therapists with a medical grade laser FDA approved equipment. Before you are able to start your treatment, we carry out a thorough consultation to make sure you are suitable with no contraindications and a patch test.

During the consultation process we run a check with you about your individual concerns and we answer all your questions. It is extremely important that you provide us all the information in a truthful and accurate way to ensure the treatment will be safe and effective.

After the consultation, we perform a laser patch test targeting your selected area with 3-4 laser shots to make sure we know how your skin and hair will respond to the treatment. After 24-48 hours, if there is no adverse reaction, you can then proceed with your treatments.

For areas on the female body the average is 6-10 sessions. Female facial areas the average is 10-12 sessions. For male body area the average is 10-12 sessions. For male facial area the average is 10-14 sessions. You must wait at least 6 weeks between each session to allow the remaining hair to grow back so we can target it on the following session. *average sessions to see a 70-90% reduction in hair growth present at initial consult.

Laser is attracted and drawn to pigment, so the darker the hair the better the result. Laser will not work on grey, red, white, blonde hair as they carry little or no pigment.

Before and during your treatment, try to keep the skin as natural as possible, avoid sun exposure, sun beds or self-tanning products, skin actives like glycolic/lactic/salicylic acid and Vitiman A (Retinols). Also be sure to tell us if you have been taking any meds for acne such as Roaccutane, which must be discontinued prior to treatment. During your consultation, we will review any medications or supplements that you are currently taking along with all the information about your individual needs which will help determine the specific treatment setup.

• Shave the area 24 hours before treatment with new razor
• No plucking, tweezing,epilating or waxing for at least 1 month before treatment
• Do not use bleach or any hair removal creams for 2 weeks prior to treatment
• You must use SPF 30 on the area daily if exposed to daylight and spf 50 if treating the face
• Laser treatments will not be done if client has fake tan or natural tan on the day of treatment
• Before treatment please inform your therapist if you are taking any medication (antibiotics, supplements, vaccination, etc) or if your medication has changed since your last visit
• Avoid the use of sunbeds, fake tan, tanning injections, tanning tablets and sun exposure
• Avoid the use of make-up, body lotions and deodorants on the area prior to coming for your treatment
• Do not take painkillers 24 hours prior to treatment
• Do not take antibiotic 2 weeks prior treatment

• Apply Aloe Vera on the area to help soothe the skin as you need it
• No heat treatments – hot showers, baths, sauna, jacuzzi or swimming for 24 hours
• No sweating, ie gym workouts, running for 24 hours
• Avoid sun exposure on the area and wear spf 30-50 daily
• Do not apply any deodorants or lotions to the area that has been treated for 24 hours
• Exfoliate the area one week after treatment to encourage the hairs to fall out
• Avoid picking or scratching the treated area
• Shaving is the only method of hair removal in between treatments