What is it?

Laser Hair Removal is one of the most commonly practiced treatments, with both men and women opting to banish unwanted and unsightly hair as constant shaving and waxing is both time consuming and damaging to your skin. Laser hair removal is a treatment carried out to remove and permanently reduce the appearance of unwanted or excessive facial or body hair.

How It Works

Lasers designed for permanent hair reduction emit wavelengths of light designed to be absorbed by the pigment in the hair (melanin). If the surrounding skin is relatively light compared to the color of the hair, then the entire energy of the laser will be concentrated in the hair shaft, effectively destroying it without affecting the skin or follicle. Hair removal lasers target the dark pigment in the hair. That’s why laser hair removal works best on light skin (so laser passes right through) and dark coarse hair (has most pigment).

Non Surgical Treatments

Frequently Asked Questions about Laser Hair Removal

Does the treatment hurt?

As with other laser treatments the sensation is often described as a rubber band hitting against the skin.

How long is each treatment?

The length of each treatment varies depending on what and where you are treating but usually last 30-60 minutes.

How many treatments will I need?

People see results after their recommended course of treatment however for the best result for you, your nurse will advice you on the amount of treatments you require for your best result, the course of treatment decided on for you will depend on what area you are treating.

How soon will I see results?

Most people see results soon after their first treatment but again this depends on what area is being treated and how well it responds to the treatment.

How long will it take to recover?

After your treatment you may experience some swelling and/or redness in the area that has been treated. You can expect the swelling to subside in less than a week, with the redness taking longer, up to a month.

Is the hair removal permanent?

Treating hair growth with Laser does not permanently get rid of all hair and any clinic that claims that it does are not being truthful, what it is FDA cleared to do is significantly reduce the appearance of hair in a treated area. Many patients find that maintenance sessions done once or twice a year are ideal for keeping hair at bay after completing the initial treatment protocol.

Who will do my treatment?

A River Medical Registered General Nurse.