What is Laser Hair Removal?

 A laser light heats the hair shaft and hair follicle epithelium and destroys hair in the growing phase.  It works best if the hair is dark since melanin absorbs laser.  There are three stages of hair growth.  To achieve efficient laser treatment the transition phase to re-growth (early anagen phase) appears to be particularly suitable.

 Area’s suitable for laser:

Upper lip beard                      Upper arms

Ladies’ beard                         Lower arms

Chin/upper neck                     Breast

Thighs (front/back)                 Back

Lower leg                               Hands

Bikini line                                Nose/ears area

Benefits of Laser Hair Removal: 

• About 80-90% of hair loss after a few treatments.  It is never 100% with any laser.
• Number of treatments vary from person to person.

How long does a treatment take?

Depending on the area, it can take 15 minutes for upper lip and chin to 60 minutes for lower legs. 

What are the side effects?

Redness and/or inflammation.  In some cases a blister may form.

Reasons not to have Laser Hair Removal done:

• Taking drugs that increase sensitivity to light.
• Treatment of cellulites (wait a few weeks).
• Cancerous and pre-cancerous lesions.
• Hairy naevi
• Herpes simplex (cold sores).
• Risk of keloid scarring.
• Sun-tanned skin should postpone laser treatment 2-3 months.  Along with waxing or plucking.

Price:  Will be determined at the time of consultation.