FAQs

In your patch test, on the most sensitive area, you'll know a true reflection of what you will be feeling.
We adjust settings by how sensitive you are and what how you can manage it.

As with most treatments, it depends on the person and the area being treated but we will always ensure you are comfortable.

Your patch test is essential because it allows us to test your skin for any sensitivity from the laser, and it will also ensure that laser hair removal is suitable for you.

We would recommend you stop waxing/shaving 4-6 weeks before your first session to ensure your follicles are intact and you have enough hair to treat.

Make sure the treatment area is free from tan - real or fake - and lightly exfoliate approximately 5 days before your first session.

Do not apply any moisturizer, cream, oil or lotion to the treatment area.

If your skin is irritated from shaving, aloe vera is the only thing we would recommend.

Below is an average amount of sessions, but this is all down to the individual.

• Face 6-12 Sessions
• Bikini and Underarm: 6-10
• Large areas, legs/arms etc 6-10
• Mans Back/Chest 12-15 sessions

After these sessions have been completed maintenance sessions are required, most people will need an average of 2-3 maintenance sessions a year.

On average a 4-6 week gap initially, depending on the area being treated.

Your treatment area will be continually assessed throughout your course of treatment and your therapist will recommend when you should return for your next session.

The laser treatment will reduce the amount and thickness of your hair substantially as the weeks go by, and this will be permanent.

At the end of your treatment, you'll have areas where the hair will have completely disappeared, and some areas with sporadic light hairs remaining, but it is impossible to eliminate 100% of the follicles.

These remaining hairs will be picked up on your subsequent top-up treatments and maintenance sessions.

No, tanning is not recommended while having laser hair removal.

Tanning does have an impact on the amount of sessions needed and will impact on your results.

No. Sunbeds can be very dangerous while having laser hair removal and must be avoided.

You can seriously damage your skin if you use sunbeds during your treatments.

Yes, generally you can apply fake tan 4-5 days after your session and keep using it between one session and another.

Don't use any tan the week before your treatment. Ensure that you are exfoliating your skin daily to remove any residue. In case of any residue on the skin, we cannot perform your treatment until all tan is removed.

No, shaving is the only method of hair removal recommended while having a laser treatment.

Please do not take Ibuprofen for 48 hours before your laser hair removal session, this medication may cause bruising after laser for certain people.

If you are inclined to ingrown hairs you'll see bumps appear about a week after laser.

Light exfoliation methods are best to free any ingrown hairs and hydrating the skin afterwards is a must.

The laser doesn't work on light hairs that are blond, red, grey or white because they don't contain enough pigment for the laser to absorb into.

There are many different factors, listed below:

• Colour of your Skin
• Colour and diameter of your Hair
• Optimum Fluences (Energy levels)
• Optimum Treatment Intervals (Time between treatments)

All of these areas are fully explained in consultation with our laser specialists.

Straight after laser, your skin will be sensitive so please avoid the following things:

• Hot showers/baths, steam rooms, saunas, swimming pool and exercise for 24-48hrs;
• Don't exfoliate for 3-4 days and use light exfoliation methods;
• Don't use sunbeds on the area or expose the area to direct sunlight at all while having laser;
• Don't use perfumed products or thick creams for 48hrs;
• Don't wear tight clothes like skinny jeans or nylon tights (if having your legs treated) for 48hrs as they will cause heat build-up and friction on the area and may aggravate skin;

All of the above may irritate your skin, in the treated area. It's important that you follow these guidelines to ensure your skin will be protected.

No. The only point is we would ask that you use a tampon.

You should not perform any form of vigorous exercise after at least 24 hours.

Exercises combined with sweat will cause an increase in irritation in the treatment area.

You also need to avoid to swim because the chlorine in the water can irritate the skin during the 24 hours after treatment.

THE DIODE LASER APPLICATOR has been designed in response to the high demand for the removal of unwanted hair in all body areas. Diode Laser hair removal is one of the most comfortable procedures for hair removal. A slight discomfort may be sensed as treated area but no topical anaesthetics are necessary for this procedure.

THE DIODE APPLICATOR is considered the "gold-standard" of hair-removal lasers as it can be used to treat all skin types effectively and with the fewest number of treatments. The laser emits near-infrared laser light that is absorbed by the melanin located in the hair follicle. The laser is pulsed for only a fraction of a second. The duration of each pulse is long enough to damage the follicle, without damaging the surrounding tissue. It offers the ability to treat large areas fast with high efficacy and comfort. 6-10 sessions, are required in order to completely remove hair, with just a few touch ups that may be required over time.