FAQ LASER HAIR REMOVAL

This all depends on you and your goals. Are you due to go on holiday soon? Are you getting married? Are you sick of waxing/shaving constantly? Discussing Goals in your consultation will give you more of idea of when is best to start.

Shave all areas where you require laser to save time and get the best results. avoid waxing beforehand. Try to wear lose clothing on days of your appointment.

Lasers used in clinics are far more powerful then the home laser devices you may have.
The laser emits a beam of light which passes through the top layers of the skin and targets and destroys the hair follicle. The laser light is absorbed by the pigment or colour in the shaft of the hair and follicle. The energy from the laser heats and permanently destroys the stem holding the hair. This loosens the hair which will eventually fall out. New hair cells are also prevented from forming.

This is commonly between 6-8 sessions. Depending on how well you respond to the laser this may be more than enough or you may need to extra top up sessions to get the results you are after.

For permanent hair reduction, you’ll need to schedule a series of appointments. The lasers will target hair during the growth phase. However, your hair will reach this phase at different forms

As a result, you’ll need more than one appointment to target every hair in the treatment areas.

The number of treatments you’ll need will depend on your:

Hair density
Skin type
Treatment area
Goals

This is best discussed in your consultation.

Your sessions are usually spaced about 6 weeks apart. This is so your sessions are timed with your hair growth cycle that takes about 6 weeks

That is why you will be advised not to wax or epilate in between session as it will cause disruption to your hair growth cycle.

Shaving is fine as it cuts the hair above the epidermis or top layer whereas waxing and epilating remove hair from below.

For 24-48 hours after the treatment, please avoid excessive sweating, hot showers, shaving, waxing, and plucking the treatment area. After 5 days, we recommend you to exfoliate the treatment area 2 to 3 times weekly. This will ensure the hair falls out evenly after the treatment. You will need to ensure all treatment areas are not exposed to direct sunlight for 14 days and apply SPF liberally every day.

Laser hair removal is considered a low-risk treatment option. Test patches are a must before your first appointment. This patch test can determine if your skin responds negatively.
You might experience:

Irritation
Itching
Swelling
Redness
Discoloration
Burns
Scarring

It’s normal to expect some redness and itching at least 48-hours after your treatment. You can ask your technician what other side effects are common

Compared to other forms of hair removal like waxing or epilation most people would say laser hair removal is uncomfortable and not painful.

People experience pain differently and some areas of the body are more sensitive than others. Some people won’t notice a thing, others will feel a warming of the area. When asked to compare it something people have often compared it to being flicked with an elastic band.

After your session, the treated area is quite sensitive and can appear red for a few hours afterwards

No, you cannot have laser treatment while pregnant. If you are trying for a baby then it is not advisable to start a course of treatments as the pregnancy will disrupt your treatment and effective your results

We receive a lot of requests to perform laser on eyebrows which cannot be done due to the dangers and risk involved of using lasers so close to the eyes.

No. You can have laser around the tattoo but not over it. The laser will be attracted to the colour pigment in the ink causing pigmentation issue to the skin.

An experienced technician can skilfully go around your tattoo.
If you are thinking about getting a tattoo and want to be hair free, get laser hair removal done first.

If you have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and want to have laser removal treatment you can achieve fantastic results with laser hair removal. Results are not guaranteed though as PCOS affects the body’s hair growth so continuous laser session may be required to stay on top of the hair growth.
It is important to do your research and have realistic expectations if you have

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome so you are not disappointed with the outcomes. We will work with you and make you feel comfortable with and will set up a treatment plan where you work and communicate closely together to achieve your goals.

If you have PCOS are interested in laser hair removal the next steps would be to book a free consultation and speak to an experienced practitioner.

You’ll be glad to know that 90% of patients who are considered good candidates report hair loss after three to six sessions. However, not everyone is suitable for this type of procedure

Hair removal treatments work best on fair skin and thick, dark hair. Patients with darker skin will likely require more treatments. People with blonde, light-coloured hair might have a difficult time with this treatment option.

It’s important to speak with your laser hair removal technician to determine if you’re a suitable candidate or not.

We use the diode laser machine.

Diode lasers use a single wavelength of light that has a high abruption rate in melanin. As the melanin heats up it destroys the root and blood flow to the follicle disabling the hair growth permanently. High quality laser hair removal machines such as Diode lasers deliver high frequency, low fluence pulses and can be safely used on all skin types.

We hope we have covered some of your questions. If we have missed any questions please feel free to call or discuss in your consultation.