Can I Expect Permanent Results with Laser Hair Removal?

Laser Hair Removal works by treating hair pigment (melanin) with laser energy. In each treatment session, those hair follicles that are in the active growing phase are damaged by the laser. Over a number of treatments all follicles will be affected and hair growth can slow dramatically, requiring occasional top up sessions, or can stop completely.

Effective results can be achieved on fair and darker skin but treatment is most effective on darker hair (where more melanin is present) and is unlikely to work for very blond, white or grey hair.

Typically courses of 4-12 treatments are recommended, although some clients achieve effective results in less.  End results ultimately depend on many factors including skin and hair type, ethnic background, hormonal balance and skin sensitivity. In your initial consultation we can discuss the estimated number of treatments and the most suitable package for you.

Consultation and Treatment Sessions

At your initial treatment, an in-depth consultation is carried out to determine your most suitable treatment programme.

We will assess your individual needs and do a patch test to determine skin response.  You would also need to make us aware of any medications you are taking and current medical conditions.

We would ask that you shave the area that is to be treated 24 hours prior to your treatment session, leaving just a small patch of hair for us to look at.  The remaining hair will then be assessed and shaved prior to treatment.

Treatment intervals are 4-6 weeks for facial hair and 6-8 weeks for the body.

To see effective results, a course of treatments needs to be followed.  It is not possible to get meaningful results from a single session as only hairs that are in their active growing phase during the treatment will be affected.  Knowing this in advance and booking the right package for you is the key to success.  The most effective treatment delivered in the most efficient way.

Alexandrite v Nd:YAG Laser Technology

Factors like skin tone and hair colour have a big impact on how laser energy is absorbed.  Being able to use different wavelengths allows hair follicles to be targeted in different ways and tailor treatment to be as effective and pain free as possible for each client.  Two of the most effective wavelength technologies are Alexandrite and Nd:YAG.

At the Waxologist Wax & Laser we use the Quanta Thunder MT machine.  This is a class 4 medical grade laser device, the safest and most effective on the market.  This cutting-edge device utilises both Alexandrite and Nd:YAG in single or combined emission allowing us to fine tune each treatment.  The synergy of the the two wavelengths can completely remove or reduce the hair follicles with improved safety and effectiveness for both fairer and darker skin.

A hair removal handpiece is held above the hair follicle and a short burst of laser energy is delivered to the treatment area.  This laser passes through the skin to the hair follicle where the melanin absorbs the light energy, rapidly heating and disabling the hair follicle and preventing it from producing new hair.