LASER TREATMENTS

What to expect during a laser treatment?
It’s important to arrive at your appointment with the area to be treated freshly shaved.
If this is your first visit, the area to be treated is cleaned and the skin prepared for a test patch analysis.
Each pulse of light will have a slight warming sensation followed by what clients describe as a slight flicking sensation on the skin. Over the next 2-3 weeks, the dead hairs will detach from the hair follicles and fall out.

Are there any side effects?
Side effects from hair reduction treatments are rare. However, it is normal to experience some redness of the skin and some very mild follicular swelling (similar to waxing), though this diminishes within a few hours.

How do I care for my skin post treatment?
For the first 24 hours it is best to avoid hot showers, saunas, swimming/spa pools and excessive exercise. It’s imperative to wear sun protection on the treated areas if exposed to the sun. To minimise the risk of complications, limit sun exposure pre and post treatment. Post treatment, most clients will return to normal activities after 24 hours.

How many treatments will I need?
Effective hair reduction can be visible with each treatment. Most clients report very little regrowth after the course of treatments has been completed. Results do vary but most will achieve complete hair reduction with no or minimal regrowth. While others will require a yearly maintenance treatment. Any regrowth of hair will be weak, thin and lighter in colour.

How do I know if this treatment is right for me?
We perform a comprehensive hair reduction consultation that takes you through the entire process. This includes a patch test so you know what to expect and approximately how many treatments will be required.