Laser Hair Removal

At your free laser hair removal consultation at our London Clinic, your professionals practitioner will ask you about the results you want to achieve and go through a medical form. 

They’ll assess your skin type for suitability, for either Alexandrite wavelength or the ND-YAG M wavelength laser hair removal. Both methods provide long-lasting results for hair removal.

Alexandrite is the Gold standard treatment for laser hair removal which goes to more depth and intensity to destroy the hair follicle, which means it’s more suitable for a light skin type.

ND-YAG wavelength is often the more suitable laser hair removal treatment for darker skin. Darker skins have a higher level of melanin, the pigment that gives the skin its Colour, so it absorbs the light at a faster rate than light colored skin. 

Your practitioner will explain any risks and conduct a patch test on the treatment area. You’ll then need to wait 24 hours before starting your treatment, so we can make sure that you have not had an adverse reaction in the area we’ve tested.

If your patch test is satisfactory, you can book your next appointment, at which your practitioner will recommend a personalized treatment plan and, if you feel ready to go ahead, start the course of laser hair removal. 

Remember – you can discuss every aspect of your laser hair removal treatment with no obligation to go ahead. Our practitioners are extremely knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you have. 

On the day of your treatment, you’ll be able to go through any last-minute questions with your laser hair removal practitioner. They will ensure the treatment area is product free, clean and shaven.

You will feel the ice cold air from the Cryo Machine as we glide the laser machine across the skin. You’ll feel a slight tingling – some patients have described it as a hot pinprick or stinging sensation – but it shouldn’t really be painful. 

After they’ve finished your laser hair removal treatment, your practitioner will apply a cooling gel and then an SPF sunscreen to sooth and protect the treated area. Each treatment can take between 15 minutes and two hours, depending on the amount of hair being treated.

The underarm may take 15 minutes or less, legs 30 – 45 minutes, and the back 45 minutes to two hours . Our friendly, expert team will do everything they can to keep you comfortable throughout your course of treatments and ensure you’re free of problem hair and feeling great as soon as possible.

Recovery times vary after a ;laser hair removal session, but you should be able to leave the clinic as soon as your treatment has been completed and go about your normal day-to-day activities.

We just recommend that you avoid doing any activities or using products that could irritate the skin in the area where you’ve been treated. You should also try to stay out of the sun apply SPF skin protection regularly.

We believe that the highest quality aftercare is just as important as the treatment itself, so we’re here to support you. 

We recommend you shave for days after the treatment has commended to help pull out any hairs that my be stuck in the skin. 

We recommend no saunas, swimming or gym activity for 24 hours post your laser hair removal treatment. If you have any questions or concerns at all, contact us on 0207 935 5777.

Effective results are usually achieved over a courser of six to eight treatments. These will be spaced about four to six weeks apart and you’ll notice a reducation in hair growth after each treatment.

Once your treatment programme is complete, you’ll be able to enjoy smooth skin for many months. We recommend a top-up treatment once a year to ensure the area stays hair-free.