LASER HAIR REMOVAL, FOR ALL SKIN TYPES

Laser hair removal is such an effective and popular solution to unwanted body hair because it can be used on any skin type or tone.

There are some misconceptions about lasers, one being that it isn’t suitable for darker skin tones. Years ago, this was true. But modern laser technology can be easily adjusted to make it safe for every shade of skin, from very fair, to very dark.

Your practitioner will always carry out a patch test on your skin to ensure you are suitable for the treatment. They will never begin laser hair removal without taking this important safety step.

If you’ve recently been exposed to the sun and have a tan, it’s important you inform your practitioner of this before they begin treatment, so they can make the necessary adjustments to the laser settings.  

WHERE ON MY BODY CAN I HAVE LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

The lasers we use for this treatment are precise enough to treat hairs virtually anywhere on the body - so long as they are dark enough. Your practitioner will be able to assess the area you want to be treated during your initial consultation. 

• Face, Ears, Jaw
• Neck, Shoulders, Back, Chest, Underarms, Nipples
• Arms, Hand, Fingers, Stomach
• Bikini/Brazillian/Hollywood, Buttocks, Peri-Anal
• Legs, Feet, Toes

For any clients purchasing a treatment course you will receive a completely FREE Product Pack with any treatment course!!*

Includes:
• Avène eau thermal wat er spray 150ml
• sk:n Aloe Vera Gel 100ml
• sk:n Sunscreen SPF 30 100ml

Your Laser Hair Removal Aftercare Pack has been specifically designed for skin that has undergone laser hair removal to ensure your skin is properly cared for at home during your treatments. These products are extra gentle and soothing to help calm any irritation after your treatments and to protect your skin from sun exposure which could delay your treatment progress.

Pre-treatment

• Ensure the skin to be treated isn’t tanned, including fake tan, and hasn’t had any excessive sun exposure in the last 2 weeks before your treatment.

• Remove hair before treatment as advised by your practitioner. Do not remove the hair by the root.

Post-treatment

• Avoid excessive heat to the skin such as saunas, s team rooms or aerobic activity for 3 days after treatment.

• The treatment area should not be exposed to sunlight or sunbeds after treatment and an SPF 30 should be used daily to protect skin from UV exposure.

• Apply sk:n Aloe Vera Gel and Avène Thermal Spray regularly to help calm irritation and cool the skin immediately after treatment.

*courses of 6 or 8 treatments

There are a few different reasons why laser hair removal might be the treatment for you, including PCOS and the menopause – whereby hormone levels cause excess hair growth that can cause low self-esteem and embarrassment. Also, laser hair removal encourages the hair to grow straight, so it’s a great solution for ingrown hairs.

Take a look at this video as our Group Medical Director, Dr Sean Lanigan, explains how laser hair removal works.

Everyone’s skin is different, so your practitioner will take great care to tailor your treatment to your needs.

You will have a patch test to determine which laser can produce the safest, most effective results for your skin type. Longer wavelength lasers suit darker skin as they go deeper, bypassing melanin to avoid causing burns.

Take a look at this video to see how we look after you from the moment you arrive at one of our clinics.