Laser Hair Removal
If you never want to shave or wax or pluck again, Laser hair treatment is the final answer in permanent hair removal.
At Modern MedÆsthetics we provide Laser and IPL hair removal.
What is it?
Laser and IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices can permanently thin and kill hair follicles with targeted delivery of light and laser energy to the root of the hair.
What can it do for you?
If you’re tired of fighting a losing battle against unwanted face and body hair, it’s time to consider laser hair removal at Modern MedÆsthetics. Here, our highly-trained and experienced medical staff has performed countless procedures designed to help patients just like you to look and feel their best. We understand that concern over excessive, dark, thick, or unwanted body hair is more than simply an inconvenience — it’s something that can cause feelings of self-consciousness in social situations. Our goal is to provide a practical and affordable alternative, one that is designed to reduce the prominence of unwanted hair in the long term.
How does it work?
Sessions are staggered over a period of months, ensuring the eventual destruction of all follicles, and giving you painless, effortless results you’ll be proud to show off to the world. Our procedures are always performed by expertly-trained medical professionals. Call, e-mail or book online today for a free consultation, and see how Modern MedAesthetics can help free you from a lifetime of shaving and waxing!
FAQ
How does it work?
Lasers light of a frequency that specifically targets the melanin pigment in your hair follicles, heating them to the point of killing the hair bulb to prevent future regrowth.
The Laser is specifically calibrated to your skin type and hair colour and courseness. This ensures the safest and most effective results, so you can achieve long-lasting smooth skin.
How do I prepare for treatment?
You will need to avoid some forms of temporary hair removal methods such as waxing, plucking or depilatories for at least six weeks prior to your laser hair removal session. You should also avoid tanning during this time.
You will also need to shave your desired treatment area or areas 24 hours before your appointment.
How is the procedure performed?
After ensuring adequate skin preparation and shaving, your provider will mark a treatment grid on large areas. After this, they will use the comfortable fluid-cooled laser head to systematically cover the entire treatment area with a uniform small overlap between each application of the light energy.
How long does each treatment take?
Depending on the area(s) being treated, a treatment can last from a few minutes up to 1.5 hours. Most treatments are about 20 minutes.
How many treatments are needed?
Although we often see excellent results with only a few treatments, a minimum of 6 treatments are usually recommended to achieve a long-lasting complete result. These treatments are spaced out between 4-8 weeks depending on the location being treated.
When will I see results and how long do results last?
The treatments tend to progressively thin the hair follicles and slow their growth, so most will have less noticeable hair after even the first treatment. It just gets progressively better with each treatment after that.
Is treatment painful?
Most describe it as feeling like a “hot rubber band” being snapped against your skin. We use the latest in fluid-cooled devices for comfort, and the treatment will be custom-tailored to your tolerance, but never requires any anaesthetic.
What is recovery like?
There is no down-time with laser hair removal. You may have slight redness, and rarely mild swelling in the skin for a day or so after treatment.