Laser Hair Removal FAQs and Tips

What to expect from your laser treatment

We cannot treat you if you have had sun exposure within two weeks of your laser hair removal treatment and you must skip the spray tan; laser will sizzle any pigment on your skin including spray tanning products.
Shave the night before (ideally 12 hours prior), but do not use wax or depilatory creams for two weeks prior to treatment.
We are unable to treat you if you’ve had the sun-tanning Vitamin A injections within the last six months.
If you have been bleaching your hair, you will need to allow the normal colour to regrow before proceeding with laser.
Please avoid using deodorants and other skin products on the area the day of your treatment.

Should you have any concerns, please contact your therapist at Dash Riccarton.

Before your first treatment you will need a short consultation with one of our technicians. This is needed to assess your skin and hair type, assess your suitability for treatment and discuss how to prepare your skin for the best possible result.
If you require a treatment on the day of your consultation, this can usually be arranged should you be suitable for treatment.

Treatment with SHR is practically painless, compared to treatment with conventional IPL and laser devices. The sweeping technique of moving the applicator repeatedly over the treatment area gives full coverage while the cooling system cools the skin surface, preventing superficial burns and allowing for virtually pain-free, yet highly effective hair removal.

Laser can decrease the chance of experiencing ingrown hairs. When there is no hair in the follicle, there is less chance of an ingrown hair occurring.

Yes, a large percentage of our clientele are male and the most common areas treated are back, chest and arms.

Laser is a fast and effective treatment, depending on your area of treatment you can be in and out in as little as 15 minutes. If you require a more specific timeframe please pop in and ask your therapist prior to the day of your treatment.

Laser hair removal has fast become one of the most effective options for permanent hair reduction. No laser clinic can claim 100% hair removal, as some hair will always strive to grow back. Re-growth can be affected by hormones and other biological factors which can vary from person to person.

SHR enables the successful treatment of blonde, red and, in part even white hair, given that the hair pigment is only secondary.
Light skin with dark hair responds most favourably to the treatments. In addition to targeting the melanin, SHR-technology affects the chromophore, a protein located in the follicle, enabling the successful treatment of dark skin removing achromous, fine hairs.

You’ll see a dramatic reduction in the density and thickness of hair in the treated area. Once you complete your treatment plan, you should expect long-term hair reduction. Our obligation free laser consultation will help determine your long term result.

Treatments should be every 4-5 weeks depending on your therapist’s recommendation. Each client is unique and your therapist will advise you according to your hair and skin type.

Laser hair removal is designed to be a relatively comfortable treatment. After after each treatment the hair becomes lighter or thinner and discomfort subsides. Treatment with SHR is practically painless as opposed to treatment with the conventional IPL devices. On areas with dense hair growth, warmth from the light impulses is evoked and the light impulses may be felt to a much lesser extent than with laser or IPL.

Tip – Treatment is more comfortable if you have effectively shaved before getting laser.

During the following weeks, the treated hair will fall out gradually. The timing of your treatments dramatically influences the outcome due to hair growth patterns, thus we suggest you book a course of laser hair removal treatments rather than sporadic appointments.
The treatment area may appear “sunburnt” after treatment; cold compresses will ease discomfort and swelling. Avoid applying makeup to the area in the unlikely event of blistering and stay out of the sun, using a minimum of SPF 30+ sunscreen on the treated area to prevent complications from occurring as your skin will be sensitive to the sun for a minimum of 48 hours after treatment. It is recommended during your laser treatments that you protect your skin and continue to keep the treated area protected from the sun.

All of our laser therapists are trained thoroughly and are all qualified therapists using medical grade technology. Expected skin responses post treatment would be pinkness and mild swelling around the hair follicle.
Each client’s skin will respond differently. Your therapist will discuss the appropriate aftercare during your treatment. It is extremely important to follow post and aftercare advice stringently.
It is extremely important that clients inform us of any contradictions, medications and deviations to your skincare you have made prior and during your treatment.

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