Laser for Hair Removal
Ideal For
Laser is attracted to melanin which gives hair color for this reason we can only treat dark hair. There are certain contraindicatations for this treatment including the use of certain medications, active skin infections, and recently tanned skin.
Treatment Information
It feels like a rubber band being flicked against the skin, the intensity of which varies from person to person and the area involved. .To help cope with the sensation a cooling mechanism is used to numb the skin. If this is not enough, for which it is for many we also offer EMLA a topical anesthetic cream designed to numb the skin.
Downtime
Slight redness and swelling is usually seen around the hair follicles and will gradually disappear over the next 24-48 hrs. The area will feel much the same as a sunburn, for which we recommend soothing Aloe Vera, Vitamin E or Copper Peptides as these promote faster healing of the treatment area.
Frequency
We recommend a series of 4-6 treatments to get a significant hair reduction, with most people seeing about a 30% reduction after their first treatment. Due to the hair growth cycle treatments will be 4-8 weeks apart depending on the individual and area being treated. You should stop waxing, plucking or depilatory creams at least 6 weeks prior and between treatments, the only thing that you can do is shave or cut the hair.
Technology used
We use the Cynosure Elite which has an Alexandrite 755 and Nd: YAG 1064, to accommodate all skin types even tanned skin. This is the most effective laser combination for hair removal.