LASER SUPER HAIR REMOVAL
UNDERSTANDING HAIR GROWTH
All body & facial hair goes through 3 distinct phases of growth; Anagen, Catagen & Telogen. At any time, 85% of your hair is in the anagen phase (active growth) which where you get best results from a laser hair removal treatment. This is because the follicle (dermal papilla) is closest to the skins surface. The laser beam targets the follicle, heats it & destroys the hair.
The laser targets hair that's within its active growth stage. Hair that's not in the anagen cycle cannot be targeted by lasers which is why you need a course of treatments for effective results.
FAQ's
HOW DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL WORK?
Laser energy is a highly effective, targeted and proven method to remove hair permanently. If you’ve ever noticed how dark clothes absorb sunlight & heat up on a hot day, you’ll begin to understand how the pigment (colour) in a hair follicle absorbs heat from the laser. This destroys the follicle and prevents further growth.
IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL RIGHT FOR ME?
We have invested in the safest & most effective lasers to allow us to treat all skin types & ethnicities. Laser treatment is most effective on darker hair as it is best absorbed when there’s more pigment. Lasers presently don't work on grey or white hair.
WHAT RESULTS CAN I EXPECT?
We use the most advanced lasers for effective outcome. As you progress through your treatments, expect permanent, visible results after a couple of sessions. Hair growth may be reduced by 79% after just 3 treatments. Because of consistent results we are well established in the city.
Hair follicles that successfully absorb the laser will never grow back. Hair follicles that are dormant or reactive with age or hormonal changes may reappear but will be lighter, finer and fewer.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
Multiple treatments are needed (between 6-8) because only hair in the active growth phase, or “anagen” phase can be affected by the laser. Time is needed for hairs in the Catagen & Telogen phases to move into the Anagen face. Effective results require treatments spread evenly. We recommend once every 4 weeks to remove facial hair and every 6-8 weeks to remove body hair. While some require even a dozen sessions, there have also been cases where people have been satisfied with their results across just two sessions. Majority of the people though, need between 6 - 8 treatments to effectively target all hair follicles.
WILL THE TREATMENT BE PAINFUL?
Use of SUPER HAIR REMOVAL (SHR) technology makes the procedure nearly painless. By just following few before and after treatment guidelines, the whole procedure is an absolute pleasure. This is the most effective, painless and permanent solution for body hair removal.
DO I NEED TO TAKE LEAVE FROM WORK?
No. the procedure practically doesn't have any downtime or recovery time. You can return to work immediately after laser therapy. Of course, you have to keep yourself protected from sun by using a recommended cosmeceutical.
ARE THERE ANY DO'S AND DON'TS BEFORE AND AFTER THE SESSIONS?
You can shave in between treatments but remember that the treated hair will start to fall out of its own accord 1-2 weeks after your first treatment. For laser to be effective, the hair must be present in the follicle at all time – hair removal that pulls the root out will make your laser treatments ineffective so avoid waxing, threading, sugaring, tweezing & hair removal creams 4 weeks prior to your first session.
Do not bleach your hair as there’s no pigment in bleached hair for the laser to target.
We cannot treat anyone with a tan, real or fake. If you’re tanned, the laser would need to be on a higher setting which increases the chance of you getting burnt. Avoid sun exposure post-treatment as this can cause skin discolouration.
There are few post treatment precautions which will be handed over to you in a printed format after the sessions. They will be thoroughly explained to you as well.
I AM PREGNANT. CAN I HAVE THE SESSIONS?
As with any elective procedure, we don't treat clients who are pregnant. If you are expecting it's best to postpone the sessions for later.
IS IT PERMANENT?
Laser Hair Removal can permanently reduce hair growth however there is no laser hair removal which will completely removal all hair. As we use the most advanced lasers at RG Laser Center, over a course of treatments you can expect to see visible results with hair growth reduced by 79% after just 3 treatments.
WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS?
There is little downtime after your treatment which means you can return to work with
your skin looking normal. It is common to experience minor side effects after your laser
treatment which can include;
- Redness around the treated area
- Tingling or warmth
- Swelling around the follicle
All of these minor side effects are common and your practitioner will cool the area during
and post treatment to reduce the redness on the skin.