Laser hair removal is a quick, outpatient procedure in which uses powerful laser energy to prevent hair growth. It works by emitting a laser that passes harmlessly through the patient’s skin and into the hair follicle. The targeted hair follicle is then heated and damaged, thereby inhibiting any future hair growth.

The average cost of a laser hair removal varies depending on the location and amount of hair that the patient wants to remove. For example, the cost of laser hair removal can range from £25 per session for underarm hair removal, and £70 for back hair removal. It is also common for most patients to have minimum of six sessions to get rid of unwanted hair.

The most common risks associated with laser hair removal are skin irritation and minor pigment changes. In rare cases, some patients may experience blisters or scarring.

To prepare for laser hair removal, it is recommended that you discontinue waxing or plucking your unwanted hair four to five weeks before your treatment. About 24 hours prior to your treatment, your physician may recommend that you shave the treatment area of all existing hair. By shaving, you’re reducing the amount of discomfort you may feel during the procedure and preventing your hair and skin from being burned by the laser.

While some patients do tell us they see a noticeable difference after their first treatment we would suggest that you’ll see real results around your third treatment. We start on a lower setting and increase this as you progress through your course to ensure your skin doesn’t react to the laser and that the experience is comfortable for you while still being effective, this may mean you results are slower to start with but with improve dramatically until you have noticeable permanent hair reduction. It is also worth remembering that some hair is thicker and has deeper roots so will take longer for noticeable results, this is perfectly normal and at Aesthetics Harbour we have the highest quality lasers that will treat all areas.

After the procedure has been completed, your skin may appear red or irritated. Luckily, this lasts only a day or so. It’s also extremely important to avoid the sun or use sunblock for a few weeks after the procedure, and avoid any plucking or waxing of the treatment area.

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• The Soprano provides faster treatments, making it preferable for large areas such as the legs and back.
• The treatment is virtually painless thanks to the cooled laser tip which cools as it treats.
• The Soprano Laser can safely treat naturally sun tanned skin.

Multiple clinical studies have proven the treatment to be the safest method of laser hair removal for all skin types, including dark skin whereby melanin is significantly more sensitive to the heat used in laser treatment.

Immediately after the treatment you can apply cold compresses to the area to help alleviate any discomfort. Within a few weeks after the procedure, most patients may notice some new hair growth from the treated hair follicles that were inactive at the time. Because of this, most patients should expect to undergo multiple treatments. The overall results of each treatment rely greatly on an individual’s skin tone, hair type, and growth phase of the hair within the treatment area. Laser hair removal may not prevent hair from growing completely, but after multiple treatments, it can significantly reduce the amount of unwanted growth.

Alternatives to laser hair removal include at-home waxing, plucking, hair bleaching, and chemical depilatory such as Nair, Magic Shave, and Veet.

For some people there is a sensation of mild prickling but for others the experience is completely pain-free. (90% of our customers reported a pain free experience)

This is the procedure which allows us to check that your skin is suitable for laser hair removal. A general inspection of your skin will take place and then a small area will be exposed to the laser light.

In addition to ensuring no adverse reactions occur, this also provides us with the opportunity to tailor the machine’s settings to your personal requirements.

Yes, we offer free pach test and free consultation.

You will receive a full consultation prior to treatment to ensure your suitability. The skin may appear slightly red straight after treatment, however this goes down very quickly.