Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal uses pulses of light absorbed by the pigment in the hair to gradually reduce regrowth across treated areas. The clinic offers single small areas through to full-leg treatment and discounted multi-area packages, with pricing published per zone. Because hair grows in cycles, a course of sessions is needed for lasting reduction, after which occasional maintenance keeps results in check.

Laser hair removal works by directing pulses of light at the hair, where the pigment absorbs the energy and converts it to heat that targets the follicle. Over a course of treatments this is associated with progressively finer, sparser regrowth in the treated area. Because each hair must be treated during its active growth phase — and only a proportion of hairs are in that phase at any time — several sessions spaced a few weeks apart are needed to cover the full cycle and achieve a lasting reduction. At Skin-Medic the area is cleansed and shaved if needed, and the practitioner selects settings appropriate to your skin and hair. Most people describe the sensation as a quick warm snap; cooling helps keep treatment comfortable. Mild redness or slight bumpiness around the follicles can follow and usually settles within hours. The clinic prices a wide range of zones individually — from the upper lip, sideburns and underarms to the bikini line, back and full legs — and offers a combined underarms, bikini and full-leg package. Avoiding sun exposure and self-tanning before and after sessions is important, and a patch test or assessment helps confirm suitability. After an initial course, occasional maintenance sessions keep the area smooth. The practitioner reviews suitability, skin type and any contraindications before starting.