Laser hair removal

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Lasers designed for permanent hair reduction emit wavelengths of light designed to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair (melanin). The ability of the laser to produce a very narrow bandwidth on a consistent basis is the key to a safe and efficient treatment. Be aware that hair removal systems that use traditional light for treatment like Intense Pulse Light machines(IPLs) are not true hair removal lasers. These devices use a highly concentrated beam of traditional incoherent light, often in conjunction with a cream or gel, to burn the hair shaft. A serious flaw with these systems is that they lack the laser's ability to produce a selective bandwidth of light that will only affect the hair shaft (selective photothermolysis), so they will heat up all of the surrounding tissue. IPLs are generally cheaper devices and are used for various skin procedures . “True” lasers achieve better, faster and safer results for hair removal purposes.

Laser hair removal is one of the most commonly done cosmetic procedures. If you're not happy with shaving, tweezing, or waxing to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal is the best worth considering option. 

OUR LASER EQUIPMENT

If you compare laser hair removal offers, you’ll find that every provider claims to have the best technology. What the vast majority of centers don’t do, however, is tell you why. Simply stated, for most skin types, Alexandrite lasers provide the very best in permanent hair removal. In our practice we considered the geographical and population features and chose Alexandrite laser that is more effective than any another lasers because they can more effectively target the melanin within each hair follicle while safely avoiding injury to the surrounding skin. As we specialise in laser hair removal, we have identified the most advanced platform so that we can deliver the very best in permanent hair reduction. To ensure the highest level of comfort, we couple our system with the most effective cooling device on the market- Zimmer CRYO 6. By comparison, there is no contact between the laser aperture and the skin when the laser beam is applied to your skin which leads to better feeling and hygiene of the customer. The shorter wavelength of these platforms is far more effectively absorbed by the hair follicle – an essential property for effective hair removal. In addition, patient comfort is higher with an Alexandrite, as the longer wavelengths of the Nd:YAG and Diode lasers cause more pain and are also absorbed more by the surrounding tissue. For the greatest results in laser hair removal, choose us as we have simply the best technology. The Alexandrite laser is considered by many in the field of laser hair removal to be the gold standard laser. Our FDA and CE certified approved laser platform is specially chosen for its safety and our certified team of laser professionals ensures the highest level of achieving results. 

BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE TREATMENT

In order to realise the highest level of efficacy, it’s important to review these pre and post treatment considerations. We’ll review these at the time of making your appointment and answer any questions you may have. By doing so, we’re able to provide the highest level of care while guaranteeing the best results.

Before: Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that requires training to perform and carries potential risks. Before getting  laser hair removal, you should thoroughly check the credentials of the doctor performing the procedure. You should also avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks before and after treatment. Sun exposure makes laser hair removal less effective and makes complications after treatment more likely:

• You should shave the area to be treated 1-3 days before treatment . No waxing or removing hair with the root with any other way is allowed 4 weeks before and throughout the course of treatment as hair needs to be in place to be targeted by laser. Please give a close shave to the areas receiving treatment the morning of your appointment. 
• The area to be treated should be cleaned and left free from any make-up, lotions, creams, perfumes
• Areas to be treated should be as light as possible, so avoid tanning 2 weeks leading up to treatments 
• You must advise us of any medications you’re currently taking or have taken in the past which increases sensitivity to light.

During: You and the doctor will need to wear appropriate eye protection. Everyone's pain tolerance is different, but  compared to waxing the treatment has very little discomfort. It resembles a rubber band snapping against the skin for a quick second with each pulse. Next, it is possible that the doctor will give a pulse to the treatment area and watch the area for several minutes to make sure the best settings were used and to check for bad reactions. When the procedure is completed, you may be given ice packs, anti-inflammatory creams or lotions, to ease any discomfort.  

After:

• There is no downtime with laser hair removal, so you can immediately engage in normal activities following your appointment.
• Immediate and continuous sun exposure, tanning, or working under halogen lights is to be avoided.
• Remember, immediate redness (erythema) is to be expected and generally goes away in a few minutes or hours. 
• Within 10-20 days, you should experience shedding of all treated hair. At first, hair will look like it’s growing back in, but it is just coming through the skin to shed.
• After shedding occurs, you should experience a hairfree period for a few weeks, until next set of hair that was dormant before starts to come in.