Laser Hair Removal (Diode Laser)

Diode laser hair removal targets the pigment in the hair follicle to reduce unwanted hair over a course of sessions, with most areas priced individually and several discounted bundles available. At Mediclaser it covers small zones such as sideburns and the bikini line up to larger areas like the thighs and men's back. Because hair grows in cycles, a series of treatments is associated with longer-lasting reduction than a single session.

Laser hair removal at Mediclaser uses a diode laser, whose wavelength is well suited to targeting the melanin pigment within the hair shaft and follicle. The absorbed light converts to heat at the follicle, which is intended to disable its ability to regrow hair. Because each hair passes through growth, transition and resting phases and only actively growing hairs respond well, a course of sessions spaced several weeks apart is needed to treat hairs as they cycle into the growth phase — which is why a single session cannot remove all hair permanently. A patch of skin is cleansed and the laser is passed across the area, with most people describing a quick warm snap with each pulse; built-in cooling improves comfort. Session length depends on the area, from a few minutes for the upper lip or sideburns to longer for legs or a man's back. Mild redness around the follicles is common immediately afterwards and usually settles within hours; sun protection is advised between sessions. The clinic prices a wide range of zones individually — from the bikini line, deep bikini and thighs to the male back — and offers discounted bundles that combine several areas. Results are gradual and cumulative across the course, with occasional maintenance sometimes wanted afterwards. The treatment works best on darker hair and is less effective on very fair, grey or red hair; suitability is confirmed during the medical interview, and it is avoided over recent tans and in pregnancy.