Laser Hair Removal London

A: The process begins with a consultation to discuss the area of treatment and an initial assessment. During this consultation, we will also do a patch test on the area you have selected for treatment, in order to ensure we are using safe and effective settings tailored to you and your skin type.

On the day of your first treatment, we will cleanse & mark out the area of the body that needs to be treated with a soft pencil to ensure that nowhere is missed. Once the laser is ready, the handpiece will be applied to the skin. Some clients have reported a slight tingling sensation on the surface of the skin during treatment. Laser treatment affects hair in the active growth phase (anagen stage). The laser beam is made up of precisely controlled pulses of energy that are absorbed by the melanin or pigment in the hair and reaches into the active hair follicles that lie beneath the skin. The energy heats the hair, right down to the bottom of the root, safely destroying it without damaging surrounding tissue or skin.

A: At any one time, only a small percentage of follicles will be in the anagen or ‘active growth’ phase, so a course of treatment is needed to ensure that all follicles are affected and will not produce any more hair. Most people will need a course of between 6 and 8 treatments after which time the hair will appear visibly reduced and skin will be smooth and even. For the best result, we recommend you wait 6 weeks between body treatments and 4 weeks for the face, and booking your laser hair treatment sessions in blocks of 6 or 8, so that you can benefit from the best discounts.

A: Session length is dependent on the chosen treatment, some treatments last as little as 15 minutes, but duration is very circumstantial. Don’t hesitate to contact us today for more information!

A: We would not describe any of our treatments as ‘painful’. For laser hair removal, we use a special inbuilt cooling gas called cryogen which tricks the skin by cooling it first to absorb the impact of the heat delivered by the laser beam. However, discomfort levels will depend on the pain threshold of the individual and how comfortable they feel during the treatment. We make sure that we manage your comfort levels as effectively as possible.

A: Yes, laser hair removal treatment is safe for sensitive skin in most cases. If you are unsure whether this treatment is safe for your skin type, get in touch for some free, friendly advice.

A: Laser hair treatment is safe for most areas of the body, including the face, head and neck, upper and lower body and bikini area. The only areas we have found unsuitable for laser hair removal treatment are around the eye and scalp area.

A: Hair reduction will begin after your first session! It may not become completely noticeable until you have had a few sessions, however. This is due to the hairs not all being in the growth cycle at once.

A: The results of laser vary from person to person as hormonal changes throughout a person’s life can affect dormant hair follicles becoming active. However, with our medical grade laser, we expect long-term results and can guide you in achieving these lasting results with a specialised treatment plan from one of our consultants.

A: The advanced, medical-grade Candela laser we use here at NYLC London is incredibly effective at long term hair reduction. The majority of our clients see results just after 1 session! We aim to target the active hair every treatment and estimate a reduction of up to 15% each treatment.

A: Practically anyone over the age of 18, as laser hair removal is safe and suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. New York Laser Clinic’s staff are highly trained and specialise in treating men and women, both dark and Asian skin types, transgender clients both post and pre-op, and female clients suffering from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). If you have specific concerns about whether laser hair removal is possible for you, please get in touch with us and we’ll be happy to help.