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Aesthetics & Rejuvenation
Laser energy targets the pigment in the hair follicle to reduce unwanted hair over a series of sessions. It may mean less shaving, waxing and ingrown hairs.
Technology
Allegra platform, hair removal handpiece
Sessions
Usually 6–8, 4–8 weeks apart
Downtime
None for most people
Is it right for me?
Works best on darker hair. It is less effective on blonde, red, grey or white hair. Not suitable on tanned skin or during pregnancy. We check your skin and hair type first.
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We check your skin and hair type and plan your sessions.
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Shave the area the day before. Avoid tanning, waxing and plucking for about 4 weeks, because the laser needs the hair root in place.
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Quick pulses of laser light. Most people feel a snapping sensation.
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Hair grows in cycles, and the laser works best on actively growing hair, so a series of sessions is needed.
Packages may be available for multiple areas.
Upper lip and chin.
A quick, popular area.
Standard or full.
Larger areas, longer sessions.
Our technology
We use the Allegra, an FDA-cleared light-based platform with a dedicated hair removal handpiece. Integrated sapphire cooling chills the skin with every pulse, which helps keep treatments comfortable and protects the skin surface.
A fast repetition rate means larger areas such as legs and backs can be treated efficiently. Settings are adjusted to your skin tone and hair color at every visit.
Weighing it up
Preparing and recovering
Call us if you notice blistering, crusting or color changes in the skin.
Results
Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed.
Most people see a lasting reduction in hair. Some need occasional touch-ups, especially with hormone changes.
It feels like a rubber band snap. The built-in cooling helps.
Usually 6–8, depending on the area, your hair and your hormones.
Light works best on hairs in their active growth phase, and only some hairs are growing at any one time.
Settings are adjusted to your skin tone. Some skin types need more caution. We assess your skin first and may do a test spot.
People who are pregnant, have a tan, have an active infection or rash in the area, take light-sensitizing medicines, or have a history of keloid scars should not be treated, or should be treated only after review.
Yes. Avoid waxing, plucking and threading, because the light needs the hair root in place.
About aesthetic treatments. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Most treatments need a series of sessions, and some involve downtime. Before-and-after photos, where shown, are real patients who gave written permission and are not a promise of your result. Medical disclaimer.
