1. Shave treatment area at least 12-24 hours prior to your treatment
2. Avoid chemical peels or laser resurfacing treatments at least 4 weeks before your treatment
3. Ensure no residue fake tan is present on the skin
4. Avoid excessive sun exposure on the area being treated two weeks prior (including solariums or tanning drugs)
5. Avoid using topical creams/moisturisers, colognes or perfumes to the area being treated before the appointment
6. Do not wax, use depilatory creams or pluck hairs four weeks prior to laser treatment

We work with skin types 1 to 6, which means most people are suitable. Grey/white hair has no melanin so is not suitable for treatment. Laser treatments are suitable for men and women with dark hair, and our laser machine treats all skin types, including darker skin types. Laser hair removal is an excellent option for people who have medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or hirsutism.

When your hair does grow back in you might notice hairs are not as densely populated as before and some areas may be patchy!  This is great; just keep the end goal of hair-free skin in mind!

In addition to being able to set parameters to suit the individual skin type, the Candela GentleMax Pro Plus has a specialised cooling system to ensure patient comfort during treatment.

Laser hair removal is a perfectly safe form of treatment. Lasers have been used in medical applications for decades. Laser hair removal simply targets the melanin in the hair and leaves the surrounding skin unharmed.

The skin can appear slightly red after treatments and the hair follicles which have been treated may appear raised or bumpy for up to 48 hours. Itching can occur in some individuals several days after treatment which tends to be mild and subside. Other side effects are rare.

The number of sessions depends on your skin and hair type. Typically, a minimum of 6 sessions is required.

Depending on your  hair, skin type, and body area being treated, you will require treatments at 4-6 weeks intervals. For the facial area, treatments can be done at 2-4 week intervals. Each part of the facial and body area has a different growing cycle, so hair reduction will vary depending on what stage your follicles are in at the time of the treatment.

In short – yes! Pretty much anywhere! Laser hair removal can be carried out on any face or body part that has hair, provided it has enough pigment to be treated successfully. We will assess the area and carry out a test patch in the consultation.

There is actually no such thing as “permanent hair removal”. Depending on what area of the body and what type of hair you are treating. If you have very thick, coarse hair, you can see up to 85- 90% reduction in hair growth. Someone with fine hair will only see a reduction of approximately 45- 60%. Remember, treating the face area typically requires more treatments because older females tend to grow new and denser facial hairs with hormonal changes, the natural ageing process or as a side effect of medications.

Yes! Laser hair removal for men is a highly effective treatment.

Yes! Ingrown hairs are caused by hairs that are essentially not growing back straight out of the skin but have re-entered the skin or are curling under the surface of the skin. Laser hair removal has two effects on this. First, it will encourage the hair to grow straight, reducing the chance that it will become trapped beneath the surface and become an ingrown hair. Second, laser hair removal treatment will permanently eradicate the hairs that are successfully treated and these then cannot become ingrown.

Our customers must be at least 18 years of age to have any laser or skin treatments. For persons aged 13-17, a Parent/guardian must be present for consultation and first treatment. We do not recommend under 12 years of age due to hormonal changes/puberty.

There are currently no long-term studies that analyse the effects of laser hair treatment on unborn children. For this reason, it is best to play it safe. Wait until after you’ve given birth to begin laser hair removal treatments.

Laser hair removal during breast feeding is fine as long as it is not done on the areola or breast tissue.

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