Laser Hair Removal

Hair grows in three different cycles and the Permanent Hair Reduction can only successfully treat hair during its growth stage. Therefore, it is often necessary, to undergo a course 6 - 10 treatments ensuring that you leave at least 8 weeks between each session initially.

Hair growth is cyclical, as hair follicles go through resting and growing phases. Only follicles in the growth phase contain hair and are destroyed by the heat. Resting hair follicles need to enter the growth phase before they can be effectively destroyed by the diode laser. This is why it is necessary to repeat the treatment at intervals until all hair follicles have been through the growth phase. The length and timing of the growth cycles are affected by numerous factors such as body site, hair density, thickness, ethnic origin, hormonal status and age. One of our therapists will devise a bespoke plan for you, at your consultation.

All skin types can be treated safely& effectively with the diode laser.

Yes. Any hair follicle that is successfully destroyed, will no longer have the ability to grow hair, however everyone has dormant hair follicles, which can be stimulated at any stage in life. This means new hair can grow, so it is recommended to have a top up session yearly, to keep any newly stimulated follicles at bay.

Skin type is a fundamental effecting factor in this treatment as due to the high level of pigment in the skin. Pain tolerance is very individual from person to person. Most people describe the sensation as similar to tiny pin pricks.

Unfortunately, laser is only effective on brown to dark hair. It is not effective on blonde or grey hair, this is due to the lack of pigment present, which is what laser is attracted to.