Flawless Finish | Advanced Aesthetics, Laser & Beauty by S.Naz

The most common areas of the body treated with laser hair removal are:

• Face (upper lip, chin, sideburns)
• Underarms
• Back
• Legs
• Bikini area
• Brazilian (can include the labia)
• Arms
• Chest

The side effects of laser hair removal vary with the treatment plan, skin type, and hair color. The most common side effects of laser hair removal are mild discomfort, redness, swelling, pigment changes, and temporary irritation.

Rarely, the treatment can cause blistering, crusting, scarring, or other changes in skin texture.

It’s best that you wait at least 14 days after your first/second COVID Vaccination to receive any laser treatments.

Laser hair removal is a quick process that takes around 30 minutes for the face. Depending on the size of the treatment area, the procedure can also take up to 60 minutes.

• Don’t expose the treated area to the sun or a sunbed (make sure to wear a sunscreen of SPF 30 or SPF 50)
• Avoid plucking, waxing, or bleaching the hair for six weeks before the appointment
• Shave the area being treated 24 to 48 hours prior to the treatment
• Do not use any topical products that cause photosensitivity like hydroxy acids, salicylic acid, retinol, and benzoyl peroxide
• Do not have botox injections, dermal fillers, and chemical peels in the area being treated for at least 14 days before coming in
• Avoid exercise and hot showers
• Take a shower before the appointment to thoroughly clean the treatment area (make sure not to use any skincare products)
• Avoid lotions, oils, and deodorants prior to treatment
• Avoid taking blood-thinning medications
• Avoid creams that darken your skin

Most people need anywhere between four to six sessions to achieve the best results. After each session, you’ll notice fewer hair. Take a consultation with our aesthetician to know the exact number of sessions you will need. To main the results, additional top-ups are required.

• Avoid exposing skin to UV light (sunlight or sunbeds) for 7 days after the treatment
• Avoid excess heat such as hot showers, saunas, hot tubs, or heat packs for 24-48 hours
• Avoid makeup, topical creams, and medications for 24 to 48 hours
• Make sure to wear sunscreen every day
• Take cool showers
• Exfoliate the treatment area
• Do not pluck, wax, or remove the hair by force
• Avoid using seat warmers immediately after the session
• Avoid topical sunless tanning products for a week
• If the treated area feels swollen or irritated, use over the counter (OTC) medicine such as Tylenol
• If a blister appears, apply an antibiotic ointment to the area until healed

Laser hair removal is as effective for men as for women. However, our clinic only accommodates women.

In most cases, laser hair removal causes none to minimal pain, especially if you compare it to other hair removal techniques like waxing. While you may not feel the heat targeting the hair follicles, there’s a chance that you may feel like your skin is being snapped with a rubber band.

The pain also depends on the treatment area. Patients are more likely to experience more pain along the bikini line. Your tolerance dictates the level of pain associated with the procedure, but generally, laser hair removal is not extremely painful.

Laser hair removal is 100% safe and effective. As a precaution, it’s best not to receive treatment during pregnancy. Side effects like minimal discomfort and redness are normal. However, side effects like blistering, crusting, scarring, or other changes in skin texture are extremely rare.

You’ll see a difference right after the first session. And, after every session, you’ll notice fewer hair.

It’s best to consult with an aesthetician before taking the sessions to discuss your medical history. A consultation can also help you understand the procedure and answer the questions that you might have. The pre and after-care of the treatment aren’t intense. But, as they affect the results, it’s best to consult your aesthetician to be thorough.

While 90% of people experience a permanent reduction in hair growth, in some cases, fluctuating hormones can make hair grow back. In some cases, hair regrows in the treatment area where the follicle is damaged and not destroyed during the treatment.

Yes. Laser hair removal is as safe for your face as it can be. Minor, temporary side effects like discomfort and swelling are sometimes reported. But, they usually subside after an hour or two of the session.