Having a hair free area on your body where you previously had to shave, wax or pluck is what everyone wants. Leaving you with no ingrown hairs and lovely skin that is smoother and easier to care for.
Deciding on the area to treat is your first step. At Meyer Clinic we treat all areas of the body, the most popular being legs, bikini, under arms and upper back. Your nurse practitioner will guide you through each step of the process to completion which is usually after a course of 5 or 6 sessions. After your initial course of treatment we recommend a yearly top up session to keep the hairs at bay.
Our laser
The GentleMax Pro laser from Candela is the Gold Standard in hair removal. For over 20 years, the GentleLase Series have been the industry leading laser for hair removal. Our laser is dedicated to work fast, pain free and is effective for removing hair on all skin, from the fairest to the darkest skin types.
Before treatment
The important points to remember are not to have an active tan and no self tan lotion for at least a week before your session. To minimise any risk of possible hyperpigmentation after treatment, there cannot be any active tan. This means 4 weeks minimum of no tanning pre and post treatment. Skin that is inflamed and / or open wounds cannot be treated with a laser, so do look after your skin prior to treatment. Also avoid bleaching, plucking or waxing the hair for 4-6 weeks before you start your hair removal journey. We need those hair follicles to be in their natural state so that the laser can be most effective.
On the day of treatment
Enjoy and look forward to your treatment! Shave the area that is being treated and remember not to apply moisturiser or body oils. The experience is a lovely treat to yourself and you have no need to worry about anything. Our team will look after you.
After treatment
It is advisable to apply a good SPF daily for at least a week after treatment to areas that are exposed to sunshine. When applying your SPF, you will not only be more mindful of your skin and looking after yourself, you will also be protecting the area from sun damage. Your skin should not be more sensitive after treatment, however applying the SPF is just an added layer of care for the area that was treated.
Booking laser hair removal treatments at Meyer Clinic
At Meyer Clinic your hair removal journey will start off with a consultation with our nurse practitioner. During the consultation your needs will be discussed and we will see what the best course of treatment is for you. We will also take a full medical history and please make a note of all the medications you are on. You can then start your treatment plan. Permanent hair reduction can be achieved in as little as 3 to 6 months.
There are some cases where laser hair removal is not advised. This is mainly women who suffer with PCOS, policystic ovarian syndrome. Rest assured, all of this will be discussed during your consultation.
If you are already one of our lovely patients and have had laser hair removal with us – and you need an extra session, we can book your appointment without further consultation.
To find out more, call 01243 771455 or complete our online enquire form. We look forward to welcome you to our unique space.
Feel free to visit our website to learn more about Meyer Clinic’s team.
Comments are closed.