Permanent laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is suitable for all skin colors. For olive, mixed-race and black skin, the laser therapist will choose the ND Yag laser, which is specially designed for naturally dark skin. It helps to differentiate between the melanin in the hair and in the skin, preventing any skin burns.

Yes, it is entirely possible to have laser hair removal to thin hair. This is particularly requested by men wishing to reduce the amount of hair on their torso, pubic area or beard. Some women also wish to thin the hair in the bikini area to prevent, for example, a radical difference between the laser-treated area (at the sides) and the area which still has hair (e.g. landing strip). The laser therapist will reduce the laser’s energy level over the course of the sessions in order to thin and not completely remove the hair.

Laser hair removal does not work on blond, white or red hair because they contain little to no melanin. In fact, the aim of the laser is to focus on the melanin and to turn into heat to burn the melanin-enriched target hair. Electrolysis is recommended to permanently remove fair hair.

Laser hair removal is not really painful, but each person feels pain differently. A tingling is felt with each laser pulse. It is true that certain areas are much more sensitive than others: a very extended or full bikini or the inner buttocks are very sensitive areas, while laser hair removal is completely bearable on the legs. The laser therapist will apply an anesthetic cream containing a high concentration of lidocaine to make the patient more comfortable. It is important to note that the more “painful” the laser is, the more effective it will be.

The area to be treated must be shaved at least 1 day before the hair removal session to prevent any burns. In fact, the hair is burnt by the laser, which can cause burns if it comes into contact with the skin. Apart from men’s beards, the face does not need to be shaved because the hair is downy. Above all, it is important to note that wax or tweezers must not be used to remove hair before the session because the bulb must remain intact to destroy it. Tanning must be avoided completely for at least 2 to 3 weeks and any photo-sensitizing treatments (e.g. antibiotics) before and after the session to prevent any skin burns. Applying suncream at least 1 to 2 weeks before the session is highly recommended.

It is important to distinguish between risks and side effects. In fact, risks can only be prevented if certain rules are followed: the contraindications, the laser chosen and the settings. For example, hair must not be removed from black skin using the Alexandrite machine, which is suitable for white skin, or the patient will suffer burns. When it comes to pregnancy or breastfeeding, there is no definite proof, but laser hair removal is contraindicated in such cases for prevention. There are different side effects: they are normal effects but do vary. More or less severe redness, irritation or swelling may appear on the skin after a session, but this does not always occur.

That depends on the type of hair and the area treated. An average of 5 to 6 laser hair removal sessions are needed to remove very dark, thick hair on the legs, bikini area, underarms and all body areas. You should therefore estimate an average of 6 to 7 months of treatment with around 1 month in between two sessions. More sessions – 7 to 8 sessions on average, or more – should be expected for fairer and finer hair and for downy hair.

That depends on the area to be treated: it ranges from 2 minutes for the upper lip to around 1 hour for full legs.

We use the Alexandrite for white skin and the Nd yag laser for dark skin. They are the most highly renowned and popular machines in the world. The Nd yag laser works differently because it distinguishes between the melanin in the hair and in the skin to prevent any burns. It also has a higher wavelength.

Laser hair removal is more effective than pulsed light. Both methods have the same aim: burn the hair. But they have different levels of effectiveness: a laser uses a very narrow wavelength that is very concentrated on the area, while pulsed light uses a much broader and less intense wavelength. As a result, it is less effective and the hair can grow back after 3 to 4 years.