Excessive hair or hair growing in the wrong place – either due to illness or genetics – has prompted individuals for centuries to look for ways to remove it. Then there is the modern trend for certain parts of the body to be hairless, whether that’s the legs, underarm, back, chest etc.
Traditionally women – and men – have removed unwanted hair by shaving, waxing, threading or plucking. This can be effective; but temporary. The hair usually grows back within weeks and the process repeated. In recent times though, a permanent method of hair removal has surfaced and it has grown in popularity. This is called laser hair removal and it can be used on most parts of the body.
They can in some patients as the area can become slightly bumpy. This usually only lasts a few hours and up to two days in the worst affected cases.
Usually every month to six weeks until the growth cycle of the hair has been completely destroyed.
No. Waxing, bleaching, shaving etc are not recommended while you are in the process of having hair removed by laser treatment.
During your consultation, we will advise you on the best treatments and products to use at home.
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