Laser Hair Removal

The laser sends heat to the dark cells/pigments in the hair. The dark pigments in the hairs absorb the heat, the heat then gets transferred into the hair follicles and essentially destroys the follicles so the hair can no longer grow. 

You will require fewer treatments and experience less pain and ingrown hairs in comparison to waxing or sugaring. 

Usually, a person will require 6-8 treatment sessions 6-8 weeks apart to obtain an 85-90% removal rate. Your hair has different growth cycles, and the laser targets the hairs in the Anagen stage of growth. Only 20% of your hair growth is in the Anagen stage at a time so you will need to get multiple treatments in order remove more hair and have more effective results. 

You may think that after only one or two sessions your hair is gone but if you leave it, the hair will continue to grow and some people think that the hair appears thicker. In reality it isn't and the hair will be removed with subsequent treatments. Think of hair removal like taking antibiotics, you need to complete all 6-8 treatments for optimal results.

You will notice a reduction of hair after your first treatment.

Yes…and no…. Once we’ve destroyed your active hair follicles the hair is gone for good however, your body has dormant follicles that can become activated at any time, usually in relation to aging, medication changes and/or hormonal changes, so at times you may start to notice new hair growth.  “Touch up” treatment may be needed.

No… the lasers target the pigmentation in the hair so the lasers can not pick up white or blond hairs. The darker the hair the better 

There are 80 different shades of red hair. Some will be targeted while others may not be. The only way we will know is to do a trial test patch during a free consult. 

· You can not get laser hair removal if you are pregnant.

· You can not get laser hair removal if you are taking or have taken Accutane in the past 6 months.

· You can not get laser hair removal if you are on photosensitizing medications. 

· You can not get laser hair removal on an area that has a current outbreak or history of cold sores or genital herpes. (Depending on the area being treated.)

· You can not get laser treatments on sun tanned, bed tanned or skin tanned with self tanner. 

· The area is cleansed.

· Goggles are worn.

· A test patch is preformed.

· You will feel the cold tip of the laser on your skin, this assists with any discomfort.

· You may smell burning hair and feel a snap/sting which tells us it’s working.

If you are feeling nervous that is completely normal. Please let us know so we can make the experience more comfortable for you.

Your skin may be slightly reddened and/or swollen and can feel a little like a sunburn. This can be treated with a cold compress and soothing creams or gels. There is zero downtime. You do need to keep the area covered and out of the sun/heat for 24-48hrs post treatment.

Laser hair removal is safe and effective providing it is done correctly, your medical history/medications have been reviewed and pre/post care instructions are followed correctly. 

There is a very rare chance a client can experience blisters, burns, herpes simplex outbreaks, hyper/hypo pigmentation, scarring or infections on the skin. If you have any questions or concerns about these please don't hesitate to ask.