Laser Hair Removal

In order to penetrate deep enough into the layer of the skin which holds the hair follicle, you need to use a laser which is capable of accurately targeting a precise point with the correct energy, heat, and depth. The 755nm Alexandrite Laser is highly absorbed by the melanin (colour) in the hair follicle. FDA Approved, it is undoubtedly the Gold Standard when it comes to removing dark hair on light skins (skin types I-IV).

The laser targets hair in the growing phase by honing in on the melanin in the hair follicle, following it down the hair shaft, where it destroys it. As long as the hair has pigment in it, the laser will destroy the hair follicle on impact – once destroyed this follicle will never grow back. Hair grows in cycles therefore each growth cycle will need to be treated with the laser in order to obtain ‘Permanent Hair Reduction’.

The reason why the phrase ‘Permanent Hair Removal’ should not be used, is because we all have many follicles that lie dormant for most of our lives (these were never targeted by the laser) but old age and hormonal changes can (although very rarely) send some follicles out of dormancy. Stay clear of people or companies that guarantee and claim 'Permanent Hair Removal' – The US FDA approval has only ever been granted for Permanent Hair Reduction!

To learn more about hair growth cycles and laser hair removal please click the links to the right or contact us for a consultation.