Laser Hair Removal (Cutera Excel HR)

Laser hair removal with the Cutera Excel HR targets the pigment in hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair over a course of sessions. It is used here mainly for the face, neck, décolleté and hands. Because hair grows in cycles, several treatments spaced weeks apart are needed for lasting reduction. Pricing is by area, with combined face-and-neck options available.

Laser hair removal works by directing laser energy at the melanin (pigment) in the hair, which conducts heat down the shaft to the follicle and disables its ability to produce new hair. Because each follicle is only vulnerable during the active growth phase of its cycle, and follicles cycle out of sync, a single session only affects a proportion of the hair — which is why a course of treatments spaced several weeks apart is needed to achieve a lasting reduction in hair density. At Marosz the Cutera Excel HR is used predominantly for facial and upper-body areas such as the cheeks, full face, neck, décolleté and the backs of the hands. A session is quick, from a few minutes for a small area up to around half an hour, and is often described as warm snaps against the skin, with built-in cooling for comfort. Mild redness or slight swelling around the follicles is normal for a short time afterwards, and sun protection is advised. A typical course is several sessions spaced roughly four to six weeks apart, after which occasional maintenance keeps regrowth in check; results are generally best on darker hair, while very light, grey or red hair responds less reliably. The treatment suits adults wanting to reduce unwanted facial or body hair; suitability for your skin and hair type and any contraindications are reviewed beforehand, and treatment is avoided on recently tanned skin.