Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal works by directing light into the hair follicle, where it is absorbed by the pigment and converted to heat that damages the follicle's ability to regrow hair. Because only hairs in their active growth phase respond at any one time, a course of treatments spaced several weeks apart is needed to progressively reduce regrowth across an area; most people see hair become finer, sparser and slower to return as the course goes on.

At Klinika La Perla the area is shaved and assessed, eye protection is worn, and the handpiece is passed over the skin with a cooling effect for comfort; a small area such as the upper lip takes only minutes, while full legs take longer. Mild redness or a warm sensation around the follicles is normal and settles within hours. The clinic treats a wide range of areas — face (upper lip, sideburns), underarms, bikini and Brazilian bikini, arms and forearms,…