Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal uses pulses of light absorbed by the pigment in the hair to reduce regrowth over a course of sessions. The clinic uses the Leonardo A.L.T. Hyper Pulse system and treats face and body areas from the upper lip to full legs and back. Because hair grows in cycles, a series of sessions spaced several weeks apart is needed for lasting reduction.

Laser hair removal works by directing pulses of light into the skin, where the energy is absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair and converted to heat that damages the follicle's ability to regrow hair. Because each hair must be in its active growth phase to respond, and only a portion of hairs are in that phase at any time, the treatment is carried out as a course of sessions spaced several weeks apart to gradually reduce regrowth across an area. At Skin Spa treatment is performed with the Leonardo A.L.T. Hyper Pulse laser, with the skin cleansed and shaved as needed beforehand and the device's cooling helping to keep the procedure comfortable. A small area such as the upper lip takes only a few minutes, while larger areas like the legs or back take longer. Afterwards the skin may look slightly pink with mild warmth for a short time. Most people need a series of sessions for a lasting result, followed by occasional maintenance, and results depend on hair colour, skin type and the area treated. Sun avoidance and protection around the time of treatment are important. The clinic treats a wide range of face and body areas; suitability and the likely number of sessions are discussed at consultation, and the practitioner advises on any areas or skin types better suited to a particular device or approach.