LASER HAIR REMOVAL THAT'S RIGHT FOR YOU

All skin tones can be treated with laser hair removal and your practitioner will adjust the laser to suit your hair and skin type. Lasers with longer wave lengths are used for darker skin types because the laser goes deeper and bypasses melanin in the skin - avoiding causing burns. Laser hair removal works best on those with dark hair.

At your consultation you will have a patch test, which allows us to select not only the right laser for your skin type, but to calibrate it exactly to achieve the best results possible, whilst ensuring the highest safety at all times. It's important to tell us if your skin is not its usual colour - for instance if you have a tan, or have had a recent reaction to something, as this can dramatically affect our ability to give you the best treatment.

WHERE ON MY BODY CAN I HAVE LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

Laser hair removal is safe and effective anywhere you have unwanted hair that’s dark enough to draw the laser – even in sensitive areas.

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

The procedure is most effective on darker hairs with more pigment because hair removal lasers are attracted to the pigment in your hairs. Talk to your sk:n therapist to see whether your unwanted hair has enough pigment for treatment.

For any clients purchasing a treatment course you will receive a completely FREE Poduct 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.