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+ How exactly does laser hair removal work?

The basic concept of laser hair removal is that the hair needs to be in the growing or active phase. When the hair is in this phase, the laser energy is absorbed by the pigmentation in the hair and travels down to the follicle where it is able to cause follicular damage or destruction whereby leaving that follicle unable to reproduce another hair – one step closer to permanent hair removal after only one session. Consistency of treatments is vital in achieving the desired permanent hair removal, and this will be touched on during a consultation with your therapist.

+ What are the side effects of laser hair removal?

Not everyone will experience the same sensation during treatment or side effects after the treatment. Possible side effects may include follicular swelling which appears as lots of tiny swollen bumps, and itchiness, skin sensitivity or redness lasing for up to a couple of days post treatment. Most side effects have subsided by the following day.

+ Is it painful

Pain is definitely not the word to describe the sensation felt during a laser hair removal treatment. Every individual may experience a different sensation; however it is tolerable by many. Some feel a prick sensation and others describe it as an “elastic-band hitting the skin”. Most clients hardly feel anything and are quite comfortable as most of the sensation is felt on bony areas or the more sensitive areas such as the face or bikini. A numbing agent may be applied to the area to dull the sensation prior to a laser hair removal session for the most comfort.

+ How many sessions is required?

With only a maximum of 15% of hair in an area being in the active phase at any given time, several sessions will be required as the majority of the hair will be in the dormant or growing phases. The sessions required will range between 6 – 8 sessions for smaller areas at intervals of 4-8 weeks depending on the rate of hair growth. Larger areas may require more sessions due to some hair remaining dormant for up to 6 years. With the completion of the recommended course, maintenance sessions may be considered to treat the dormant hair that become active at a later stage.

+ Is there anything i need to do before laser hair removal

Ensure the skin is clean, free of any lotions or perfumes. If the hair grows long between sessions, trimming or shaving of the hair the day before treatment may be required.

+ What is the after-care?

It is very important that you treat your skin with care after a laser hair removal treatment as the skin has received laser energy which remains in the skin well after the treatment has been conducted. A good quality sun protection should be worn on all areas exposed to the sun. Keep the areas well moisturised with a rich body lotion. Exfoliation should be avoided for at least a week after treatment. Take precaution with hot showers or baths; rather opt for warm water instead of hot water. If possible, try not shave the hair between laser treatments as this may stimulates the hair growth, however if you need to remove the hair, you may shave, use hair removal cream (Veet) or use a body trimmer. Please never wax, tweeze or thread the hair as these methods remove the hair from the follicle and fewer results will be seen from the treatments.