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Laser Hair Removal
How It Works
The laser delivers an intense beam of light, which is absorbed by the hair follicle and converted to heat. The heat damages the hair follicle while the surrounding tissue remains unaffected. This damage will result in the follicle no longer being able to sustain the growth of the hair.
Laser hair removal can be carried out on most areas of the face and body. The Gentle Laser treatment has a patented cryo-cooling system, so you can be assured that the treatments are not painful, as the skin is cooled during treatment. With a larger treatment spot, shorter pulse durations, higher repetition rates and significantly more energy, the GentleMax Pro Plus platform is providing practitioners with even more treatment versatility and positive outcomes across a variety of indications. The treatment time itself is dependent on the size of the area to be treated and can range from 5 mins for an upper lip or chin or up to 30 mins for full legs.
The Hair Cycle
There are three phases of hair growth every time a new hair is developed, and it’s important to understand that our hair does not grow all at once. While one hair might be in the first stage of hair growth, the one next to it might be in the last. In the Anagen phase, you can see visible hair above the skin, which is still attached to the papilla of the hair follicle. This is the stage where laser hair removal works well.
Preparation
Shave Only
Only shave the area you are getting treated. Yes ladies, that includes the face. Do not use any hair removal method which will remove the hair from the root. This can disrupt the treatment process and stimulate the hair follicle, leading to potential regrowth.
Clean Skin
The treatment area needs to be free from makeup, lotion, deodorant and sunscreen.
No Plucking, Waxing, Epilating or Depilatory creams
Do not use any form of method which will remove the hair from the follicle in the 4 weeks leading up to your appointment. For laser hair removal to work, there needs to be a hair follicle present!
Aftercare
Avoid
For 24 hours post-treatment, excessive sweating, swimming or saunas, very hot showers and tight restrictive clothing. Exfoliation should be avoided for at least one week.
Avoid direct sunlight
Avoid exposing the area to direct sunlight for a minimum 2-4 weeks prior to your treatment. Always protect the skin with SPF 30, or preferably a total sun block of SPF 50.
Shaving only
Only shave the area you are getting treated. Yes ladies, that includes the face. This can disrupt the treatment process and stimulate the hair follicle, leading to potential regrowth.
Tip: Track your shaving habits. Keep a track of how often you need to shave between treatments, the less frequent the need to shave, the more effective the treatment is
Please note that after treatment, your hair will still be growing, and you will notice that this is normal in a few days; do not wax, thread or epilate them. Remember, you are only shaving the area, trimming the hairs back, and we are not removing it from the root.
