There are many benefits to choosing laser hair removal over other methods, including:

• It’s quick. Our SPLENDORX machines allow gives us an unprecidented speed and coverage rate.
• It’s much less painful than other methods. Our machines include a cooling system that actively removes heat from the skin tissue, meaning most patients never feel a thing.
• It’s precise and can remove hair from virtually any part of the body, down to tiny areas like your centre brow or upper lip. Aside from the eyelids, if you have unwanted hair we can remove it.
• It’s a long-term solution. After your initial sessions, the occasional top up will keep you hair free for good. That means no more shaving, no more waxing, and no more having to endure the regrowth stage. It also ends up being very cost effective – no more razors or waxing appointments!
• It even reduces the risk of ingrown hairs.

Laser hair removal usually requires between 2 and 6 treatments initially, which will vary depending on which area you’re having done, your skin type, how quickly your hair grows and your hair colour. These will usually be spaced 4 to 12 weeks apart. The sessions can be anywhere from a few minutes for small areas or several hours for large ones. A consultation with one of our doctors will give you answers on exactly how many sessions and their length that you may require.

During the procedure you’ll wear protective goggles whilst our fully trained team apply the laser to the chosen area. The machine then emits an intense beam of light targeted at your hair follicles which damages them to slow any future hair growth. The SPLENDOR X machine simultaneously emits cold air on the target area to remove any heat from the skin, which reduces the risk of skin damage and discomfort.

In preparation for laser hair removal, you must:

• Avoid exposure to sunlight where possible. That means no sunbeds, too! Where you’re going to be out in the sun, make sure you’re wearing a factor 30 suncream or higher.
• Do not pluck, tweeze, wax or bleach the hairs for at least 6 weeks before the procedure. The laser works by targeting the hair follicle and its pigment, so you want them to be fully intact on the day of the treatment.
• Shave the area the night before your treatment. This increases the effectiveness of the procedure, reduces any risk of skin damage and promotes faster healing.

If in doubt, call us or check the FAQ’s on this page.

Hairs will not fall out immediately after the procedure, so don’t panic! They will begin to shed over a course of days and weeks. This might look like hair regrowth, but it’s just part of the process. It’s important that during this time you are gentle – don’t scratch or rub the area.

There may be some initial redness or light swelling after the procedure, which is normal. Apply ice to help reduce this, and a thin layer of aloe vera a few times a day will help stop future redness or irritation by keeping the area moist.

For 3-5 days after the treatment you should avoid swimming, perfumes, very hot showers/baths, saunas, tight clothing, bleaching creams, exfoliating or skin peels.