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There are lots of different types of cosmetic lasers. The ones used for hair removal use the colour that is in your hair to heat up and damage the root enough to stop the hair growing again. If you are considering laser hair removal here is what you need to know.
If you’re very blonde or grey there is not enough hair colour to allow the laser to heat and damage the root and prevent future hair growth.
Every hair on your face and body is in one of three stages. The first stage in the cycle, where your hair grows is called the Anagen phase. Only hairs in this growth phase can be treated successfully, which is why you need an average of 8 treatments at 4 or 5 weekly intervals to get close to the result you’re looking for.
After 8 -10 treatments most people would consider the treated area to be hair free, with the only hairs left growing being short fine vellus hairs. It is not uncommon for some hairs to regrow, and occasional future ‘top up’ treatments may be necessary.
We’re not talking about child birth levels of pain, but more like the equivalent of a light flick of an elastic band. Needless to say, some parts of the body can hurt more than others.
The lasers that work are very powerful and potentially dangerous. Using the wrong settings for your skin and hair colour could cause a burn. The laser operators skill is a key part in preventing damage to your skin.
Everything from the cost of the best machines to the red tape that allows you to provide treatments is expensive. This means treatments are not cheap. As your treatments progress the times between treatments get longer. These can be discussed with the practitioner.
We’ve treated most areas of the body. Popular treatment areas for women include facial hair removal, legs, bikini and under arms. Mens laser hair removal is also becoming increasingly popular. The most common areas we treat are shoulder, back and chest hair.
It’s common to think that they are the same. Especially as IPL is often referred to as IPL Laser Hair Removal. They are actually very different, and at our Laser Hair Removal Clinic we use both.
Your choice of laser is as important as your choice of clinic when it comes to achieving fast and effective laser hair removal results.
We have always invested in the best and latest equipment. Most recently we acquired a new laser, the Duetto Mixed technology. It uses Alexandrite and Nd:Yag lasers simultaneously, for a more effective treatment of both easy and hard to treat hair types and areas.
With this mixed technology, not only do you get a more powerful and effective treatment with increased safety. Your treatment comes with greatly reduced discomfort, across a wide spectrum of skin and hair colours and textures. Even tanned skins, and fair hairs!
Larger laser spot sizes also enable us to treat larger areas in less time. The combination of faster, more effective, and more comfortable treatments, have been hugely welcomed by our patients.
IMPORTANT: The choice of IPL Hair Removal or Laser Hair Removal depends on your individual skin and hair type. What is important for you to know is we will select the machine best for individual requirement. The machine we believe we will get the best results.
No matter what you may have read, using a laser to remove hair probably won’t remove 100% of hair permanently, but should dramatically reduce growth to what to many is seen as permanent. What’s more, any hair re-growth is likely to be paler and weaker. So if you’re guaranteed “permanent hair removal” – worry!
This is because lasers need the pigment within the hair to work with different results being obtained based on the hairs colour. Therefore, white, grey, blond or red hair will not respond to the treatment.
Additionally, hair removal treatment works best on new hairs that are just starting to grow, which is why you will need a number of treatments in the same area to ensure you capture the hairs as they begin their growth cycle. Even then, new hairs can grow or hairs that simply managed to avoid treatment whilst in the right growth phase can get missed.
You will need to wear special goggles to protect your eyes. Very cold air or a cooling gel will be applied to the treatment area. Lasering stings or tingles, and takes 15-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area. The area is treated once a month for about 8 -10 months, until all of the hair follicles have been treated in the optimum growth phase.
After a treatment the skin may look red and slightly swollen, but this should disappear within 24 hours. You can return to normal daily life straight away.
Most people need an average of 8 – 10 sessions for best results. The damaged hairs are shed gradually in the two weeks after treatment.
Consultation
Free
Test patch
£20
Upper Lip, Chin or Sideburns
£65
Full Beard
£120
Full Face
£150
Front or Back of Neck
£90
Under Arms
£65
Full Arms
£150
Nipples
£65
Chest & Abdomen
£200
Belly Button to Bikini Line
£65
Upper / Lower Back
£100
Full Back & Shoulders
£200
Bikini Line
£90
Bikini
£120
Buttocks
£100
Upper Legs
£100
Lower Legs
£100
Full Legs
£200
Please note that on average 8 treatment sessions are required for optimum results.
If you would like a consultation or book a treatment please contact 07469931849.
Monday 09.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 09.00 – 20.00
Wednesday 09.00 – 17.00
Thursday 09.00 – 20.00
Friday 09.00 – 17.00
Saturday 09.00 – 17.00
Sunday Closed