Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal targets the pigment in the hair follicle with focused light to reduce regrowth over a course of sessions, performed with a Palomar Vectus diode laser. Almost any area can be treated, from the upper lip and underarms to full legs and bikini, with discounted four- and six-session packages for the best value. Because hair grows in cycles, a course spaced several weeks apart is needed to treat follicles in their active phase.

Laser hair removal works by directing pulses of light at the pigment in the hair follicle; the light is absorbed and converted to heat, which is intended to disable the follicle's ability to produce new hair. Because each hair must be in its active growth phase to respond, and only a portion of follicles are active at any time, the treatment is delivered as a course of sessions spaced several weeks apart to gradually reduce regrowth across the whole area. At Diamond Estetic the treatment uses a Palomar Vectus diode laser with built-in cooling for comfort. A session can last from a few minutes for a small area such as the upper lip up to around an hour for full legs. Most people describe a warm snapping sensation as each pulse fires, eased by the cooling, and the skin may look slightly pink for a short time afterwards. The clinic prices a wide range of areas — face, underarms, arms, chest, back, abdomen, bikini and legs — both as single sessions and as discounted four- and six-session packages, with larger combined packages such as full legs with bikini and underarms offering the best per-session value. Results are typically associated with progressive, longer-lasting hair reduction over the course, with occasional maintenance sessions afterwards. The treatment is most effective on darker hair and works less well on very fair, grey or red hair; sun-exposed or recently tanned skin is avoided, and suitability for your skin and hair type is assessed beforehand.