LASER HAIR
REMOVAL
Are you tired of the constant battle with unwanted hair? Many of our clients express daily frustration, discomfort and sadly embarrassment. The ongoing routine of shaving, waxing, or plucking can be time-consuming, painful and most often doesn’t give the end desired over all result of lasting smoothness. Not to mention the ingrown hairs, razor burn, shaving rash and stubble.
Whether it is unwanted hair on the face or body, you are most definitely not alone. It is extremely common that people feel self-conscious about their body hair and long for a more long-term solution.
Laser hair removal breaks the cycle of traditional hair removal methods. It’s a complete game changer for those seeking smoother, hair-free skin without the hassle and irritations of other methods.
Imagine waking up each day on a holiday with silky, smooth skin, free from the worry of needing to shave and those potential skin irritations that could occur.
FAQs
How does laser hair removal work?
Our cutting-edge technology emits light that’s absorbed by the melanin in your hair, it converts into heat which damages the hair follicles. Grey or white hair is not suitable for treatment since it lacks melanin.
What are the possible side effects?
After treatment, your skin may appear red, there may be evidence of follicular swelling and the skin may feel tingly and bumpy or like you have sunburn. This is a completely normal type of reaction to treatment and an indication that clinical endpoints have been achieved
Any irritation usually calms down within a few hours but can sometimes last a few days. We apply Lynton’s “Light Soothe” Advanced Post-Laser Serum immediately after your treatment with us. It contains panthenol to cool & soothe irritation, Manuka Honey promoting faster skin recovery, and hyaluronic acid for deep moisturisation. This product is available to purchase at Laser Loft for use at home between sessions. RRP £21.00/ 50ml.
While rare, unwanted reactions like small blisters or temporary skin discolouration can happen.
We are unable to treat skin covered by tattoos or moles. We will cover these and make sure to work around them safely.
What does the treatment feel like?
We’ve got two modes/hand-pieces for hair removal;
1: The revolutionary “Moveo” hand-piece, which is virtually pain-free. Thanks to its built-in sapphire chill tip that stays in constant contact with the skin, you’ll likely feel nothing more than a gentle warming sensation, making for a more comfortable treatment especially in areas with dense, dark hair.
2: The traditional-style “standard” hand-piece which is more uncomfortable. Sensations do vary but most people describe it as a quick, hot flick, like an elastic band snap. It’s great for finer, lighter hair or those intricate areas.
How many sessions will I need?
For best and lasting results we recommend a course of at least six sessions per treatment area.
Due to the faster growth rate of hair on the face and also that is commonly lighter and finer hair, it is not unusual for more than six sessions to be required.
How long before I notice a result?
You’ll start noticing a reduction in hair growth right after your first session, with even more improvement after each appointment.
How to prep for your Laser Appointment:
Start with a clean slate! Make sure your treatment areas are squeaky clean and free from any makeup, perfume, deodorant, or creams.
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Now that you have made the exciting decision to start laser hair removal, your only approved hair removal methods in between appointments are shaving and trimming. We need the hairs to stay in the follicles or the laser cannot be absorbed or cause the damage that is needed to stop hair growth. (Waxing, epilating, hair removal creams and bleaching are all banned.)
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Get prepped – Shave your treatment areas the day before so that the hair is no longer than 1mm. This will allow for a more comfortable and effective treatment. If you are having intimate laser, leave any hair that you want to keep unshaved so that we can keep the style that you like!
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We cannot treat you if you are wearing fake tan, it needs to be completely removed ahead of your appointment due to a high risk of burning and hypo-pigmentation. Although we can safely treat tanned skin with the pain-free, moveo hand-piece, having a real tan may slow your treatment results and you may require more sessions overall. If you do catch a sun tan, please speak to us ahead of your appointment ideally so that we can advise the best course of action.
Having laser can cause your skin to be more photo-sensitive than usual for up to a month after treatment. It is crucial to practise sun-safety and look after your skin by wearing a high factor of at least SPF 30 on exposed treatment areas, keep reapplying it and keep treatment areas covered in loose clothing if possible. If you are going away on holiday, please speak to us so we can factor this in to your session scheduling.
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We reserve the right to charge for any appointment that has to be abandoned due to active sun-tan or fake tan.
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We’ll chat about your health journey during your consultation, but please remember to keep us in the loop about any changes to your health. Whether it’s new medications, even from the chemist or a herbal remedy, we need to know so that we can ensure that laser is still safe for you
Test patches are carried out at least 7 days prior to your first session to determine optimum settings and to judge how your skin might react to a full treatment. A test patch is a small trial in your treatment area and allows the practitioner to assess how well the light energy is being absorbed and whether the skin is responding as would be expected.
Please make a note of any redness or swelling and how long it takes to reduce following a test patch, also whether or not the skin blisters or feels excessively hot and for how long.
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Be sure to arrive in plenty of time for your appointment. This way, we can carry out the best quality treatment for you, whilst keeping you as comfortable as possible.
