Treatment Overview
Laser hair removal is quick. For example, a treatment session of the underarms only takes about three minutes. Most patients will require four to six treatments (sometimes more) for maximum clearance at a given area. Treatments are usually performed 6 - 12 weeks apart.

Many factors determine the effectiveness of laser hair removal:
 •  The area being treated
 •  Hair colour
 •  Hair thickness
 •  Skin colour
 •  Ethnic and genetic background
 •  Hormonal status
 •  Weight (obesity can increase hair growth)
 •  Medications

The most realistic description of the results after laser treatment is: "long-term hair reduction". The amount of hair will be substantially reduced after four to six treatments, generally by 70-90 percent, and the remaining hair is much finer and lighter in colour. Most people are very pleased with this degree of improvement, as it is the coarse, dark hair which is unsightly and causes problems like ingrown hairs. Once a satisfactory level of hair removal has been achieved, the results can persist for years. For some people, touch-up treatments may be required later on.

To prepare yourself for the treatment, it is important that you should not tan the treatment area. Avoid waxing or plucking of hair at that area for at least four weeks; shave, clip or use depilatory cream instead if required. Let some hair grow out prior to laser treatment or consultation so that your dermatologist can assess that extent and nature of hair growth.

Laser Hair Removal - A Long-Term Solution for Unwanted Hair

Tired of repeatedly waxing, shaving and plucking? Weary of stubbles and ingrown hair? Maybe you should consider laser hair removal.

Laser works by targeting the black or brown pigment in hair bulbs. Upon absorption, the laser energy is transformed into heat, which disables and destroys the hair follicles.

Basically, anywhere with dark, unwanted hair can be treated with laser, the more popular areas being:
 •  Underarms
 •  Bikini area
 •  Arms or legs
 •  Back and chest
 •  Upper lip
 •  Beard area (for preventing pseudofolliculitis barbae or "razor bumps")

Laser hair removal treatment