Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal (epilace) at MED-LASER Jihlava delivers long-term reduction in unwanted hair growth across any body area, using laser wavelengths targeted at the melanin pigment within the hair follicle. The laser energy is absorbed by the melanin in the follicle's bulb and bulge regions, converting to heat that disables the follicle's ability to regenerate hair without damaging the surrounding skin. Because only follicles in the active growth phase (anagen) are targeted in each session, a course of multiple sessions spaced to catch successive follicle cohorts is the standard protocol. The clinic lists laser epilace as a core treatment. Pricing is confirmed at consultation, reflecting the wide range of treatment zones and individual hair growth patterns.

Hair grows in cycles: the anagen (active growth) phase, catagen (transition), and telogen (resting) phase. At any given moment, only a proportion of follicles in a treatment zone are in anagen — the phase during which the follicle contains enough melanin in the bulb to absorb laser energy effectively. This biological reality is why a single laser session cannot permanently remove all hair in an area: only the anagen-phase follicles respond, and the rest remain dormant until they cycle into anagen over the following weeks and months. The practical implication is that a course of 6–10 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart (depending on the body area and the hair cycle speed there) is needed to progressively treat each cohort of follicles as they enter anagen. After completing the full course, most patients achieve 70–90% long-term hair reduction, with the remaining follicles often producing finer and lighter regrowth. MED-LASER Jihlava offers laser epilace as one of its listed dermatology services, performing the procedure in a medical setting under the supervision of Prim. MUDr. Policarová and laser therapist Thomas Goll. The clinic's laser platform includes Nd:YAG technology, which is appropriate for a range of skin types and hair colours — Nd:YAG at 1064 nm penetrates deeply and is well tolerated across darker skin tones, while shorter wavelengths optimise efficacy on finer hair in lighter skin. Common treatment areas include the upper lip and chin, underarms, bikini and Brazilian zones, full legs, half legs, forearms, and back and chest in male patients. The face and smaller areas typically require shorter sessions; full-leg treatments take longer. Preparation: shave the area to be treated 24 hours before the session — do not wax or pluck, as this removes the hair shaft the laser needs to track the follicle. Avoid tanning for 4 weeks before each session. Do not apply deodorant, creams, or perfume to the area on the day of treatment. Post-treatment: mild redness and a follicular erythema pattern (like goose bumps) are expected for a few hours. Apply cooling cream or aloe vera gel if provided. Avoid heat — hot showers, saunas, exercise — for 24 hours. Use SPF 50+ on any treated area that will be sun-exposed. Contraindications: recent tanning or sunburn, pregnancy, active photosensitising medications, very light hair (blonde, white, or red) that contains insufficient melanin for effective laser absorption.