The process of laser hair removal is really quite simple.
It begins with a free consultation with one of our technicians. During the consultation you will be given a full overview of what’s involved in having laser hair removal treatments and what kind of results you can expect. If you like, as part of your consultation, we will also perform a patch test (we treat a small portion of the area you’d like to have treated) free of charge.
- have only 1 day worth of hair growth
- have not tanned for 4 weeks prior
- have not plucked or disturbed the root of the hairs to be treated for 6 weeks
- have not applied creams, deodorant or make-up to the area
- perform any recommendations given during the consultation that are specific to your needs. (ie. Medicated creams, etc.)
The technician will review with you the areas to be treated. To document your progress, photos are taken. Then the area is prepared for treatment. This involves cleaning, outlining with washable marker, and shaving clean any hair growth. Tape is used to ensure no stray hair is left on the treatment area, and an ultrasound jelly is applied. This complete; the Cryo 5, a piece of equipment designed to soothe and protect the skin during treatments, will be positioned to chill the area with cool air on the working area. You may adjust and manipulate this throughout treatment to get the maximum benefit from its soothing properties. Protective eyewear is worn by both the client and technician.
The Light Sheer Diode laser will be set at a moderate level according to your personal profile established during the consultation. The laser is then touched to the skin surface and engaged. The technician will increase the energy until the desired response is achieved. Once these reactions are exhibited treatment will continue section by section, with each area being cleaned and massaged with aloe gel before moving on to the next.
Once your first treatment is complete the technician will review post care instructions and schedule your next appointment. Generally, clients require 4-6 visits before reaching a satisfactory level of hair reduction, and appointments are every 6-8 weeks for the neck and face, 10-12 weeks for the body. This schedule should be adhered to as closely as possible to obtain maximum efficiency from each appointment. As you progress through the treatments, the technician will make adjustments to accommodate reductions in hair re-growth, thickness, and colour.
