Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair removal available, permanently reducing hair growth by up to 90%, leaving you with smoother skin. Suitable for men and women and all skin tones, almost anywhere on the entire body can be treated, including sensitive areas such as the face and bikini line. Unlike other methods such as waxing, depilatory creams and shaving, laser hair removal gives long lasting results, without the ingrown hairs and irritation associated. The hair will also become finer and softer so it’s less visible, and growth will slow down more with each treatment.
Laser hair removal works by photothermolysis, the use of brief pulses of light and heat energy to damage or destroy hair follicles, preventing regrowth.
The laser emits light energy which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. This targets the hair roots beneath the skin at specific stages of their growth cycles, damaging the bulb and preventing regrowth, a process called photothermolysis. This is why we recommend at least 8 sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart, to ensure all follicles are targeted at the right time.
What are the benefits of laser hair removal?
- Reduces hair growth, permanently – We recommend a minimum of 8 sessions. If you have the recommended number of treatments for your hair and skin type, you’ll see up to 90% hair reduction. Any hair that does grow back will be much finer and will grow back less frequently, which means smoother skin for longer.
- No more ingrown hairs – You won’t need to shave as frequently, minimising rashes or brittle stubble, and less waxing will also result in fewer ingrown hairs too
- Improved skin tone and texture – Repeatedly shaving or waxing an area can cause skin pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Laser hair removal reduces the risk of this happening.
Can any skin type have laser hair removal?
We can treat any skin type, ranging from very fair to very dark. Our lasers work with most hair and skin combinations, provided that it is not velus hair, or there is enough pigment in the hair, i.e. it is dark enough to attract the laser. This means you are unlikely to see results if you have white, blonde, grey or red hair.
What skin type do you have? Find out on the Fitzpatrick scale below:
Type 1: always burns, never tans (pale, freckles)
Type 2: usually burns, minimal tanning
Type 3: sometimes burns mildly, tans uniformly
Type 4: burns minimally, always tans well (moderate brown)
Type 5: very rarely burns, tans very easily (dark brown)
Type 6: never burns (deeply pigmented dark brown to darkest brown)