Published 3rd May 2019
Have you ever actually added up how much time you spend on hair removal? From legs to underarms, eyebrows to arms, hair removal has become a part of the daily, weekly, and monthly routine to keep up appearances, but it doesn't have to.
Removing hair is a time consuming and thankless task as it just keeps growing back. Methods such as shaving, waxing and threading all have their benefits, but what if you didn't have to choose any of these thanks to the hair being removed for good?
That's where modern laser hair removal techniques come in!
Laser Hair Reduction
Modern methods of laser hair removal recognise that the hair removal may not be completely permanent, and many clients will have to come in for top-up sessions from time to time. This is reflected in the change of many clinics describing the treatment as hair reduction rather than hair removal on their service listings.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
Laser hair removal works by destroying the hair follicle's capability to grow new hair - meaning that the hair removal is permanently reduced. Over time, and possibly with hormonal changes, these hair follicles can start to regrow so maintenance treatments may be required.
There are a lot of myths surrounding Laser hair Removal so we thought we would tackle a few of them head-on:
Does laser hair removal only treat hair?
Actually, it can treat other problem areas too, these include, vascular lesions, pigmented lesions, hemangioma and nail fungus to name but a few.
Is laser hair removal is painful?
Often, the procedure is mostly painless! Due to specialised cooling systems, clinics can help ensure you are comfortable and not in pain.
Is hair removal only for the girls?
Of course not! Male, female, trans, young or old we can help you get the best skin you can! Women are often the predominant users of our services but not exclusively so. Be sure to have a chat with a local clinic expert to help put your mind at ease.
Does laser hair removal work on all hair colours?
No, unfortunately, this one is not true; this treatment can only work on dark hair. There are other treatments available for those with light hair so book an appointment with one of our skin experts today to discuss your needs.
I don't need to shave before a treatment
This one is also not true. Shaving the area before treatment is the best course of action for most people. Don't wax, thread, or epilate as this can cause problems.
I can get treatment with a tan
Unfortunately, this one is also false; treatment cannot be carried out if you have a tan.
The best way to get your questions answered is to make an appointment with one of our many skin specialists to discover the best treatment for you and your skin type. Find your expert clinic and their specialist systems near you by using our easy to use locator system.
