How Laser Hair Removal Works Photothermolysis is the process where light penetrates through the skin, & heats up the hair follicle & germinative cells. The light is absorbed into the melanin (the dark pigment), in the root of the hair, without damaging the surrounding tisuue. The hair structures are destroyed & regrowth is inhibited. We use an IPL (intense pulsed light) laser. This is a very safe, yet effective laser. It produces a pulsed light with a cooling period between pulses. This allows the skin to cool, while the hair still retains the heat - brilliant! Large areas can be treated within minutes. We do not use any laser with a continuous beam, as these can build up high temperatures, not only in the hair but also in the skin - sometimes causing burning! | The Hair Cycle There are three stages to the hair cycle: anagen (active), catogen (regressive) & telogen (resting). For laser hair removal to be effective, the hair has to be treated while in the active stage of the hair cycle (anagen). Everyone's hair growth differs, dependant on many factors such as area to be treated, age, weight, hormones, ethnicity, medication, etc. As a general guide we schedule appointments every 3-6 weeks, taking all of the above factors into consideration. (This is discussed during your consultation). The number of treatments also varies, but is usually between 3-8. The majority of hair will often be gone after just a few sessions. |