Does it hurt?
Pain is very subjective. Some clients are fine, some find it a bit uncomfortable. The heat feeling is normal, as it’s heat that kills the hair follicle; but we will pre and post cool with cool packs to help mitigate the sensation.
Do tattoos limit the areas which can be lasered?
Yes, unfortunately. I can’t laser over tattoos as the pigment is what it seeks out to heat up and destroy the follicles. So it would result in skin burns! You can still have treatment we just have to cover them up and give a 4cm margin around the tattoos.
Obviously if you’re heavily tattooed in the area we will be covering more than treating so it would probably be a waste of money. But certainly if you have a few tattoos and don’t mind those areas not getting treated then it’s all good!
Can you have laser anywhere on your body?
Yep, literally anywhere you’ve got hair EXCEPT within the eye socket area.
Can you treat any colour hair?
No, unfortunately grey, white, red and light blonde hair aren’t treatable due to the lack of melanin.
Is it better to wait until winter?
As long as you’re not exposing the area to sun / sunbeds within 4 weeks before and 2 weeks after your treatment you’ll be fine. SPF50 is a must if you’re having laser on any areas that are exposed to daylight regularly (face especially), even in winter.
Can you have laser when pregnant?
No, not while pregnant and it’s actually best to wait til your hormones have gone back to normal afterwards too, this includes after breastfeeding.
Can you treat black and asian skin?
Unfortunately it isn’t safe to use my specific device and methods on darker skin tones. Look for a clinic that uses a ND-YAG laser which is more appropriate technology with lower dermal absorption for darker skin types. Check out https://www.waxology-waxing.co.uk
Can you treat beards?
Absolutely! Laser is great for permanently sharpening up your beard line. Just bear in mind some scattered rays may weaken the adjacent growth.
What if you’re going on holiday somewhere sunny during your laser course?
You need to leave the recommended time before and after sun exposure.
You must avoid direct sun exposure to the area being treated for at least 4 weeks prior to treatment. Sensitised, tanned or sunburned skin will not be treated.
After treatment your skin may have increased sensitivity to the sun and we recommend that you use factor 30+ sunscreen and avoid direct sun exposure on the treated area and sunbeds for at least 2 weeks after your treatment.
How long after laser can you apply fake tan?
Once any redness has gone down and the skin has gone back to normal. But no sooner than 48 hours. Just don’t apply it to the area for at least two weeks BEFORE your treatment please! Instant wash off tans are fine though.
Can I have sessions with you if I’ve had laser elsewhere previously??
Yesss!! Of course! Either full courses or any required maintenance sessions.
I work away a lot, do treatments need to be a set number of weeks apart?
Yes and no. Treatment is recommended anything from 4 to potentially 16 weeks as your course progresses and growth diminishes and slows down, so unless you’re going to be away months at a time then I’d say you’ll fit them in as long as you’re organised!
How many sessions do you need to be hair free?
This varies from person to person, and due to the nature of the treatment I can’t make any guarantees on results. But usually a minimum of 6-8 treatments is required which on average can take up to 18 months. Depending on the type of hair growth (ie if it’s hormonal) some can take more as it’s not straightforward growth. Hormonal growth, eg growth on chin from PCOS, will often require more maintenance and will never fully go due to its hormonal nature.
How effective is it if you have PCOS hair growth on face?
It can be completely life changing, but for some people it can take more sessions or longer term treatment. Once a follicle is destroyed it won’t come back, but hormonal hair growth can keep sprouting new hairs whenever it feels like it, which is out of our control. It will most definitely help to reduce and make the growth more manageable though. So l’d say it’s definitely worth a try – and for facial areas the cost is less as it’s a smaller area which makes it more accessible to try it out.
What happens if your laser treatment falls at the same time as your period?
Period schmeriod lol I’ve been waxing women on their periods for nearly 20 years! There’s no reason not to carry on as normal, just pop in a tampon or cup and we’re good to go. I could not care less lol. I have a bathroom and wipes etc too so you can freshen up.
Is LHR suitable for everybody?
Laser Hair removal is suitable for probably 95% of people, but check the list below as a guide.
Hair that is white, grey, blonde or ginger cannot be fully treated. Some results may be achieved but we cannot promise full clearance of this type of hair.
Certain hormonal and natural conditions such as Pregnancy, Hormone Imbalances and certain medications can mean persistent ongoing hair growth on the body. Remember that LHR is only effective on hair that is currently actively growing and visible. If new hair growth appears, further treatments will be necessary.
LHR is unsuitable for:
Under 18’s
We cannot treat over tattoos, this includes semi-permanent make-up. We can treat from 2cm around them.
Clients with Cardiovascular diseases. In particular Hypertension and Epilepsy are a definitive no for treatment.
Individuals suffering from rheumatism, type 1 diabetes and severe general illnesses will be assessed on an individual basis.
Treatments on transplanted skin should not be carried out.
Unknown / Undiagnosed Skin conditions
If the client has infectious skin conditions, therapy should not be applied until the infections have healed
Hypertrichosis and hirsutism must only be treated after consultation of the client’s physician, given that illnesses or medications might be the cause.
Anti-coagulant medications will have to be suspended prior to treatment after consultation with the administering physician.
Clients taking medications, nutritional supplements and foods that could cause light sensitivity (Phototoxicity)
Clients with Epilepsy
Clients with heart issues inc pacemaker
Areas with replacement joints, metal pins or plates cannot be treated
Poor blood circulation
Areas of varicose veins cannot be treated
Fungal infection
Anyone with contagious skin disease or disorder (impetigo, ringworm, coldsore etc)
Clients prone to pigmentation.
Anyone with sunburnt or peeling skin
Clients with keloid scar tissue
Anybody undergoing cancer treatment
Durning pregnancy
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