For all your hair removal needs, we offer both permanent laser removal and traditional waxing treatments.
LASER HAIR REMOVAL FAQs & INFO:
1. Is it permanent?
Laser hair removal is permanent hair reduction/ permanent hair removal. It’s not uncommon for clients to require maintenance treatments once a year, even after the area has been fully treated. The reason: The laser targets and destroys your current hair follicles, but new follicles can develop thanks to hormonal changes or shifts in weight. Results vary with individuals.
2. Does it hurt?
The procedure hurts – but not a lot. It can either sting, feel like pin pricks or you feel warmth. But it only stings for a millisecond – the time it takes for the laser to target your hair follicle and zap it away (of course, this means that it will sting for each hair follicle zapped). While your skin may be a little red and puffy after the procedure, you shouldn’t feel any pain in the area by the time you leave.
There might be blistering, scarring, hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin) and hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) are possible risks of this procedure. These are risks to consider, but are extremely rare.
3. Will it work on my skin type and hair colour?
Laser hair removal works on almost every skin type – from very light-skinned people (or what’s known as Type I on the Fitzpatrick scale, a skin-typing test) all the way up to Type V or even VI (which is dark skin). Blonde, gray, or light red hair is difficult to treat. White is is not advisable for laser. The laser produces an intense burst of light that is absorbed by the hair follicle selectively.
4. How long does it take?
The actual procedure time depends on the area being treated. Each hair follicle is zapped in a millisecond, so a small area (such as the underarms) will take less than five minutes to complete, while a larger area (such as the legs) might take a half hour.
As for the amount of time you’ll need before you’re completely hair-free, between 6 to 8 sessions depending on the area. So multiple treatments are necessary for certain areas.
5. Why do you have to wait 3 to 4 weeks in between laser sessions?
If you want to see results, you have to be consistent. Your hair follicles are on their own growth cycle. People who see the best results typically go in for treatment every three to four weeks in order to maximize the potential for zappin’ the most follicles
6. Is it safe to use on tattoos?
No! The laser targets pigments and will cause tattoos to blister.
*We use a BSE DIODE 3 LASER MACHINE
Our 3 wavelength DIODE Laser is the latest in permanent hair removal technology. Diode lasers use the principle of selective photothermolysis (abbreviated SPTL) to target specific chromophores in the skin, usually melanin or blood. The lasers damage the chromophores by selectively heating them while leaving surrounding tissue unharmed. When treating unwanted hair, for example, the melanin in the hair follicles is targeted and damaged which results in the disruption of hair growth and regeneration. A diode laser can be complemented by cooling technology, or other pain reducing methods which improve treatment efficacy and comfort. During a laser hair removal treatment, light passes through the skin and is absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft. This absorption raises the temperature of the hair follicle and thermally destroys the cells responsible for regrowth. The attributes of the light (wavelength, pulse duration and power) are chosen to ensure damage to these cells and not to the rest of the skin. SHR works by emitting a precise beam of light energy, which gradually heats the dermis (lower layer of the skin) by safely transmitting through the skin. The light is absorbed by the melanin (pigment) in the hair follicle and converts to heat at a temperature of about 48 degrees (low energy, high frequency) that causes thermal damage, effectively damaging the hair follicles. This gradual heating process disables the stem cells responsible for new hair growth, but does not negatively affect the surrounding tissue.
How does the diode hair removal machine work?
The diode hair removal machine destroys the hair roots present in the particular area. It consists of a cooling probe and a laser light beam that first penetrates the skin at hair roots and leads to the removal of hair follicle simultaneously. The cooling probe reduces the surface temperature during the hair removal procedure so that thermal injury of the skin is avoided. During the first session, the majority of the hair follicles come out with the applied gel. The hairs which are left in the treated area automatically fall out over about one to two weeks. Thus, the diode laser hair removal machine targets a number of hair follicles at the same time and eliminates them from the roots or the base.
What are the benefits of using a diode laser hair removal machine over other therapies for hair removal?