Unwanted Hair Removal

Men and Women with unwanted hair at any site can be safely and effectively treated with the latest laser and intense pulsed light (IPL) systems. We can customise your treatment according to the colour and texture  of your hair and the area of the body to be treated.

Procedure

The aim of the treatment is to destroy the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding tissue. This is done by heating the follicle to a destructive temperature. First you will be given a skin test. This involves testing a small area of skin to see how it responds. Generally patients are seen a week later to assess the effect on the skin, and this can be used as a guide to optimise treatment.

If you are having laser treatment, you will be asked to shave the area prior to treatment. For IPL (Intense Pulse Light)  treatment, trimming the hair to a few millimetres in length is adequate. You will be given darkened glasses to wear to protect your eyes from the light. Cool gel will be applied to the area to be treated and the doctor will then work systematically over the area with the hand piece. There may be a slight smell of burning hair , but this is quite normal. Treatments can last from a few minutes to an hour or more, depending on the size of the area to be treated.

Advantages

Larger areas can be treated by these methods, rather than by electrolysis or tweezing. It is effective in almost any area of the body where smoother, hair-free skin is desired. Hair re-growth should be finer, sparser and lighter in colour.

Side effects

The area treated will look and feel red and may feel hot. The hair follicles may appear swollen, but this is normal. Care should be taken to prevent trauma to the affected area for 4-5 days following treatment. If the skin is broken or a blister appears, an antibiotic ointment can be applied. Rarely, very dark skin may lighten following treatment, and skin that is tanned may burn.

Treatment programme

The number of treatments required depends on the area you wish to have treated, your skin type and your hair's growth cycle. Treatment continues until the hair is gone, and several treatments are often necessary. Our friendly and approachable staff will help you with any queries you have about the clinic and its extensive range of services. 

We have access to several specialist lasers for hair removal depending on your skin type.

This video demonstrates hair removal on darker skin using the Cooltouch Laser. Please click on the video to download an example treatment (Courtesy of Cooltouch). This video file is a large file  ~ please be patient whilst it downloads

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