If you're reading this right now, you're probably dealing with some unwanted hair. You've probably tried hair removal cream, tweezers, shaving, waxing and maybe even electrolysis. This can get so expensive and painful in some instances that many people give up on methods to remove unwanted hair.
For men and women who have unwanted hair and want more permanent results, Laser Hair Reduction is a safe, effective way to reduce that hair for good.
Thanks to laser technology, unwanted hair is a thing of the past. Our team are here to make sure that the treatment is as convenient, comfortable, and safe as possible.
We use the most advanced technology available to permanently reduce hair. Take a few moments to find out if laser hair reduction is right for you.
What is laser hair reduction?
Laser reduction is a form of hair removal where we use new diode laser technology to shrink the amount of hair at the root level.
When should I consider it?
If you have unwanted hair and it is medium brown to black in colour and you want a more permanent long term hair reduction solution what you are currently doing.
What is the treatment process like?
We ask you the shave the hair on the area to be treated 2-3 days prior to your appointment.
We cleanse the area with a disinfectant, apply gel then move the laser handpiece slowly over the area. It will feel warm and gets hotter over the course of the treatment.
How many treatments do I need?
We always start with 6 treatments at 3-6 week intervals depending on the area being treated. We always treat exactly the same area at those 6 appointments regardless of if there is any hair present.
As the hair growth slows we stretch out the time between treatments.
We suggest 6-10 treatments over the course of 18 months. There are always maintenance treatments once we are happy with the results, but depending on the area treated it can be 3-4 times a year ( generally for hormonally affected areas) or as little as twice a year. At this point we are only treating the hairs we can see, so your treatment time and cost will be reduced.
How will I feel during and after the treatment?
The treatment may feel a little hot at times but the moment we take the laser handpiece off your skin it is fine. Your skin may be a little red and may have some raised bumps, but these will subside in a short amount of time.
How long does it take to get results?
We generally start seeing results after the 4th treatment, but some people see results after 2-3 treatments. Everyone is different.
Do I have to stay away from sunlight for any period of time?
Yes it is important that the area we are treating is not tanned, or sunburnt. While having your laser treatment it is important to keep that area out of the sun. We also cannot treat you for 2 weeks after a spray tan.
The best results are on a fair skin with dark hair, so if you are really tanned we need to reduce the energy of the laser which means the treatment results will take longer.
Can I have laser if I have a darker skin type?
Yes you can, but we need to reduce the heat of the laser so we do not affect your skin. You will require more treatments, but you will get good results.
If you have more questions about whether laser Hair Reduction is the right treatment for you drop us a line at tracey@blushbeauty.co.nz