Laser Hair Removal — Permanent (Diode 808nm)

RVmedCentrum's laser centre offers permanent hair reduction using an 808nm diode laser with an integrated powerful contact cooling system — FDA and CE certified. The 808nm wavelength targets melanin in the hair follicle and is effective across all skin types. Selective photothermolysis destroys approximately 20% of follicles per session, requiring 4 to 6 sessions at 4 to 6 week intervals for a clinically meaningful reduction. The cooling system ensures treatment comfort and protects surrounding skin, allowing higher energy levels for faster, more effective results.

The clinic's diode laser hair removal system operates at 808 nanometres — a wavelength chosen because it is preferentially absorbed by melanin (the pigment in hair follicles) while passing through the overlying skin with minimal absorption. This selectivity is the basis of selective photothermolysis: the laser energy heats the follicle rapidly enough to destroy it without significant damage to the dermis or epidermis. The device at RVmedCentrum includes a powerful contact cooling system built into the handpiece, which simultaneously cools the skin surface during laser delivery. This serves two purposes: protecting the epidermis from thermal damage (important for safely treating skin at higher energies), and significantly improving patient comfort during the procedure. Both FDA and CE certification confirm the device's clinical safety standard. A single session destroys approximately 20% of actively growing follicles. Because hair grows in cycles — with only a portion of follicles in the anagen (growth) phase at any given time — multiple sessions are needed to treat all follicles. Most patients achieve significant long-term reduction after 4 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Preparation: shave the treatment area 1 to 2 days before the session (hair must be present at the follicle root but not above the skin surface). Do not pluck or wax before sessions, as this removes the follicle target. Avoid creams and deodorants on the treatment day. Sun-tanned skin requires a delay before treatment; SPF should be applied to treated areas post-session. The treatment areas offered span the full body: face (upper lip, chin, sideburns), arms, underarms, torso (back, chest, abdomen), bikini and Brazilian, legs, and hands.