Hair Reduction FAQs
Hair Reduction
What is the advantage of using a laser?
Laser gives permanent results and allow you to treat large areas such as full legs, arms or a full back in a short period of time.
What areas can be treated?
All areas of the body except the inner ear, and areas in close proximity to the eyes can be treated safely. Common areas for hair removal treatments include the upper lip and chin,full legs, bikini, underarms, back and chest.
Am I the right candidate?
The treatment is most effective for individuals who have fair skin and dark hair. Darker skin types can also be treated, however more treatments may be required.
Does it hurt?
Most clients describe the treatment as mildly uncomfortable, not unlike "the flick of an elastic band" which is a common description used. For those who find the procedure uncomfortable, a topical anaesthetic is available.
Are there any side effects?
It is normal to experience some redness of the skin and some mild swelling which typically lasts from an hour to 24 hours. In rare instances the redness may last a few days and there could be some grazing or "scabbing" which typically subsides over a short period of time. Most people are able to return to normal activity immediately.
What should I expect after treatment?
After treatment you may experience slight irritation, much like mild sunburn. This usually lasts from 2-24 hours and can be soothed with Topical Gel. At any given time, some of your hair is not in an active growth phase so more than one treatment will be required to permanently prevent the growth of unwanted hair in the area.
Hair growth is reduced with each treatment. It may take a couple of treatments for you to see the difference as hair may continue to appear for up to 30 days as treated hair is expelled from your skin.
Recommended treatment schedule
The total number of treatments required is based on your hair color and type, body area, and skin tone. During your initial consultation, your therapist will personalise your treatment schedule for maximum results.
