Laser hair removal
- How it works
- FAQs
- Prices
- Testimonials
- Treatment for shaving rash
Unwanted excess hair needn’t be a problem with our easy laser hair removal treatments suitable for both women and men.
Imagine never having to shave or wax again but instead having a long-term solution to achieve silky smooth skin.
Laser hair removal is suitable for almost all parts of the face and
body. With our top of the range Lumenis Lightsheer Diode Laser, we can
treat skin of all colours more quickly and safely than electrolysis.
How it works
Laser light carries energy which is absorbed by pigment (melanin)
contained within the hair. This energy is converted to heat destroying
the hair and the cells that make it grow. Therefore, the thicker and
darker hair is, the easier it is to treat.
Hair growth cycle
Hair does not grow constantly but in cycles of active growth and rest.
It is very difficult for the laser to affect the future growth of hair
in the resting phase which accounts for upto 50% of hairs at
any one time. This is the reason why a course of treatments is required
for satisfactory results.
Dr Townshend now only sees patients at the following sk:n clinics:
sk:n Canary Wharf
sk:n Victoria
sk:n Birmingham Bull St
Sk:n Northampton
sk:n Milton Keynes
sk:n London Brent Cross
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FAQ's
Does it hurt?
Laser hair removal can be uncomfortable but should not be overtly painful. It will depend on the individual and the part of the body being treated.
Does my hair need to be long for treatment?
No. We ask that hair is shaved the day of treatment so that there is as little as possible on the surface of the skin. However, it is useful to have some hair growth at the initial consultation so that we can make an assessment of the type of hair to be treated.
Can I have my treatment straight away?
Even if you have had laser hair removal before, a test patch is required before commencing treatment. A small discrete area is treated to ensure that full treatment can proceed without any unwanted effects.
If you have an active tan, you should wait until it subsides before having treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
This will depend on the nature of the hair and your skin. Most people
do not need more than 6 treatments. Courses of 6 can be purchased but
if more are required, further single treatments are offered at the
discounted rate.
Are there side effects?
After a treatment your skin can look flushed or mildly swollen but this
is very short lived. Very rarely there can be changes to skin pigment
but this is minimised by having a test patch first. Laser treatments
have been performed for many years and there is no evidence whatsoever
that they cause skin disorders or cancer.
Can I remove my hair between treatments?
You can shave between treatments but should not pluck, wax or thread
the hair as the base of the hair needs to be intact.
Testimonials
"I was worried that my treatment was going to hurt but it was actually far less painful than waxing"
ST, Nottingham
"I'd been bleaching my top lip for years - I thought I couldn't afford to get rid of my hair properly.....turns out each treatment was less than half the price of having my hair cut!"
HJ, Daventry
"I always got a shaving rash each time I shaved and the hair grew back thicker. Not any more."
BM, Northampton
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (shaving rash)
Psuedofolliculitis barbae is a condition that affects up to
60% of black men and others with curly hair. It occurs as a result of
‘ingrowing’ hairs in the beard area. This is when hair grows back on
itself and into the skin causing inflammation. The result is a small
bump or spot which can ultimately leave a scar or keloid scar in those
with dark skins. Shaving makes this problem worse as the ends of the
hair are left with a sharp edge, making it easier for them to spear the
skin. The bumps interfere with shaving and often get cut which makes
the likelihood of scarring worse.
Removing the hair prevents further bumps as the cause of the
problem is eliminated. Unfortunately, any scarring that has already
occurred will not be corrected with laser hair removal although we can
offer other treatments to help with this. The Lumenis Lightsheer hair
removal laser has been FDA approved for the treatment of
psuedofolliculitis barbae as it can safely treat dark skins unlike many
other systems on the market.
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