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Say goodbye to unwanted hairs with laser hair removal treatment

For many people, unwanted hair can be embarrassing. Many women suffer from unwanted facial hair, while it’s common for men to have hairy hands, feet, or back which they’re desperate to be free of.
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Until recently, constant shaving or painful waxing was the only way to get rid of unwanted hair, but fortunately laser hair removal has changed the game.
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Laser hair removal treatment
Here at the Vein and Skin Clinic, we use the latest new LightSheer DUET by Lumenis which includes two optimal wavelength 800 nm diode hair removal systems on one versatile platform, which is greatly superior to and less risky than IPL (intense pulsed light).

The LightSheer's dual heads enables permanent hair reduction from all areas of the body. Its advanced technology reduces pain while increasing efficiency, enabling fast and comfortable treatments for patients and practitioners alike. 

Hair Removal FAQs

How does laser hair removal work?

Lasers remove hair through a process of selective photothermolysis, in which energy in the form of optical wavelengths, is delivered into the hair shaft and pigmented follicular epithelium. To translate that into simple terms, a concentrated beam of light is aimed at the root of the hair, which damages the follicle enough to slow or even stop future growth.
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Our process treats many hair follicles at once, allowing the treatment of large areas.

What to expect during and after treatment?

An important part of the LightSheer treatment is the cooling of the skin. A special cooling hand piece protects and cools the skin before, during and after each laser pulse, minimizing any possible discomfort.
The treatment itself may take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour depending on the area being targeted. Obviously, the bigger the area, the longer it will take.

Laser hair removal isn’t particularly painful, but as pain is subjective, it varies from patient to patient.
Most people liken it to having a small elastic band snapped on their skin; slight discomfort, but not really painful, and certainly no worse than waxing.

If you do feel nervous about the procedure or have sensitive skin, then a topical anaesthesia can be applied one hour prior to treatment.
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Following the procedure, you may find some minor swelling around the hair follicle.  This is an indication that the follicle has responded to the treatment.  A return to work and regular activities can occur immediately after treatment. ​

How many treatments will I need?

Usually, when it comes to laser hair removal, a series of sessions is required for full effect.

The problem is, hair grows in indeterminate cycles, and it needs to be caught in the growth phase for the procedure to be effective, and since all hairs are not in this phase at the same time, more than one treatment is recommended for best results.
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To achieve a satisfactory level of clearance, 6-10 treatments are typically required. This may seem like a lot, but the average woman shaves some part of her body 12 times a month on average, and spends more than $10,000 in her lifetime on shaving products.

Getting rid of unwanted hair with our help is easy?

LightSheer DUET by Lumenis hair removal treatment offers a gentle, non-invasive, long-lasting reduction of unwanted hair on the face, back, legs, bikini line or any other body area, for both men and women.

Results are long-lasting and you can be back to work immediately after treatment. In fact, depending on the area being targeted, you can have a session during your lunch break!

The LightSheer DUET advanced technology reduces pain while increasing efficacy, enabling fast and comfortable treatments for patients and practitioners.

If you would like to eliminate the hassle of shaving or waxing, save a fortune on products, and remove unsightly or embarrassing hair, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.
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Our experienced and friendly staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have, or set up a consultation to talk about your unique situation.
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The cost of this procedure varies according to the areas that require treatment and whether the area is treated alone or in conjunction with other areas. (This is most common).

To book a consultation with one of our cosmetic nurses please Contact Us through our enquiry form or make an appointment by phoning Vein & Skin Clinic on 0800 639 968.