Laser Hair Removal

How can the laser remove the hair ?

The laser absorbed by the follicle damages its functions and impairs its ability to regrowth. At the level of the follicle, the laser absorbed by the pigments is then transformed into heat which damages the hair but not the surrounding skin.

How safe is laser hair removal ?

Laser hair removal is an effective and safe method. Observance of instructions and precautions are essential for safe treatment. Thus, the use of a powerful device adapted to each skin type allows for effective and safe treatment.For the above reasons it is better to be executed by Plastic surgeons or Dermatologists

Is laser hair removal a permanent solution ?

On the whole and after several sessions, hair removal is virtually complete.

Can anybody resort to laser hair removal?

Some types of skins require specific precautions or use of a specific laser (dark or black skin). Current hair removal lasers cannot remove light or white hair.

What are the precautions to be taken before a laser hair removal ?

People under medication must warn their doctor since some drugs can lead to reaction to light and require postponement of the laser treatment.

The area to be treated must be shaved three-four days before the laser hair removal session.

What precautions should be taken following a laser hair removal session ?

You will be advised to use anti-redness cream during 3-4 hours following the treatment. Exposure to sun is a contra-indication, but you can use a strong sun-block in case of sunny weather.

What are the possible disadvantages of laser hair removal ?

Laser hair removal is a safe treatment but, as a rule, some temporary side effects are possible, including darker or lighter marks, especially in dark skin and tanned skins. There is no risk of burn if the device is correctly tuned to the skin colour.

Is laser hair removal painful ?

The treatment involves a series of impulses leading to a feeling of prickling and slight burn. The majority of the patients will tolerate it without the need for anaesthesia. The patients who want it can benefit from a cream- based topical anaesthesia (EMLA). In the few minutes following the treatment, the skin of the treated area turns slightly pink, and you might feel a little sunburned for a couple of days.

How long does a laser hair removal session last ?

Each impulse of the laser treats a surface of approximately two square centimetres with ten hairs. The duration of each laser session will depend on the surface of the area to be treated. Hair removal on small areas like the lip or the chin takes a few minutes, whereas the treatment of a wide area like a leg or a thigh requires between twenty to fifty minutes.

The number of sessions necessarily depends on various parameters, the most important of which being the localization of the area to be treated and gender. In addition, resting follicles are not damaged by the laser. In general, it is necessary to foresee between three to six sessions, but it also depends on initial pilosity and the degree of hair removal required. Certain areas (back and face in men, for example) may require a prolonged treatment whose exact duration cannot bc predicted in advance.

How many sessions of laser hair removal will I need ?

The number of sessions necessarily depends on various parameters, the most important of which being the localization of the area to be treated and gender. In addition, resting follicles are not damaged by the laser. In general, it is necessary to foresee between three to six sessions, but it also depends on initial pilosity and the degree of hair removal required. Certain areas (back and face in men, for example) may require a prolonged treatment whose exact duration cannot bc predicted in advance.