Laser Hair Removal Per Area

Diode or IPL laser hair removal per body area at MEDICOM Clinic Brno, targeting melanin in the hair follicle to achieve permanent reduction through selective photothermolysis. Effective on most body areas including face, underarms, bikini line, legs, and back.

Laser hair removal at MEDICOM Clinic Brno works on the principle of selective photothermolysis: the laser emits a wavelength absorbed preferentially by melanin in the hair follicle's matrix and papilla, converting light energy to heat that destroys the follicle's regenerative capacity while leaving surrounding skin intact. The diode wavelength (typically 808–810 nm) penetrates to the depth of the dermal papilla while being poorly absorbed by the overlying epidermis, making it effective for follicle destruction across a broad range of skin types. Hair follicles cycle through three phases: anagen (active growth, follicle fully formed and melanin-rich), catagen (transitional regression), and telogen (resting). Laser energy only damages follicles in anagen phase, when the melanin-producing matrix cells are actively connected to the papilla. Because only 20–30% of follicles are in anagen at any given time, a single session cannot achieve complete hair removal — this is why a course of six to eight sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart (depending on body area growth cycle length) is necessary to treat all follicles across their respective anagen phases. Each session begins with shaving the treatment area (required for accurate energy delivery without surface singeing), followed by cooling gel application and treatment with the laser handpiece. Modern diode systems use contact cooling or cryogen spray to protect the epidermis during pulse delivery, allowing higher fluences at the follicle depth. The sensation is often described as a warm snap or rubber band flick per pulse — tolerable for most patients without anaesthetic, though sensitive areas such as the upper lip or bikini line may benefit from topical numbing cream. After a full course, the majority of treated follicles are permanently disabled, achieving 70–90% hair reduction. Residual fine or light-coloured hairs may require occasional maintenance sessions annually. The treatment is most effective on dark hair against lighter skin; very fair or white hair contains insufficient melanin for photothermolysis and does not respond to laser.