03/02/2015
How does Laser Hair Removal work?
It is a medical procedure that uses laser light, which passes through the skin and gets absorbed by the melanin in the hair. This light is specifically designed not to damage the surrounding skin but to selectively target the hair. It causes photothermolysis which will eliminate the hair and its potential re-growth and achieve desired effect.
With IPL laser is emitting an intense pulse light that travels harmlessly through the epidermis and dermis, targeting only the follicle area of the hair. This ensures a treatment that is safe, convenient and pain free. By absorbing the laser energy, hair follicles are disabled and future hair growth is prevented.
Does the Hair grow back?
Laser will only work on the hair follicle in the active growth phase called anagen. That particular hair will be permanently destroyed during the session. However, hair that might have been dormant during previous laser hair removal sessions, can re-enter a growth phase. This is why multiple treatments are needed, until all the hair in a growth phase is removed.
Which Body areas can be treated?
Laser hair removal can be done on just about any area of the body where there is need for unwanted hair to be removed: face, neck, hands, armpits, tummy area, bikini line, legs, toes etc.
Who is a Candidate for hair removal?
Both men and women, teenagers and elders. Permanent hair reduction has been very difficult to achieve on darker skin types for many years, African, Asian as well as tanned skin. Now, we can offer this treatment for all skin types and all hair colours.
There is no pain. Modern technologies used in this particular treatment guarantee excellent results on all skin types without any side effects.
How many Treatments does one need?
Patients will typically need 8-10 treatments (in some cases up to 13) every 4 to 8 weeks depending on the area treated. Facial and chest/back hair in men is often more dense and can sometimes require more treatments. Very light and fine hairs are more stubborn and might need additional treatments. It is important, during your consultation , to mention any medical conditions. Some of them, such as hirsutism (excessive facial hair in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) or hormonal changes might need further treatments.
