Laser Hair Removal (Diode)

Laser hair removal at FemiCentrum uses a diode laser to target the pigment in the hair follicle, heating it to reduce future regrowth. Treatment is priced by body area — from the upper lip and underarms to the bikini, legs and back — and a course of sessions spaced weeks apart is needed because hair grows in cycles. It suits people wanting a longer-term reduction in unwanted hair compared with shaving or waxing.

Laser hair removal directs pulses of laser light at the hair follicles, where the energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and converted to heat. That heat is intended to damage the follicle enough to slow or prevent it from producing new hair, which over a course of treatments is associated with a progressive reduction in the density and thickness of regrowth. Because hair passes through growth, transition and resting phases and only actively growing hairs respond well, several sessions are required to treat each follicle at the right point in its cycle. At FemiCentrum the diode laser is used with cooling to keep the skin comfortable, and each session is scaled to the area — a small zone such as the upper lip takes only minutes, while larger areas like the legs or back take longer. Most people describe a warm snapping sensation during treatment. Sessions are typically spaced several weeks apart, and a course of multiple sessions is recommended for a lasting result, followed by occasional maintenance as some regrowth can occur over time. The studio prices a wide range of areas individually — including the upper lip, chin, underarms, arms, chest, abdomen, back, bikini, buttocks, thighs and calves — so treatment can be combined to suit. The skin should not be tanned before or after treatment, and sun protection is advised. Results vary with hair colour and skin type, and suitability is assessed beforehand; the treatment is avoided over certain skin conditions and during pregnancy.