HAIR REMOVAL AND PERMANENT HAIR REDUCTION

For most of us unwanted hair can be a nuisance…. Today, with advanced laser technology, unwanted hair can be removed safely and affordably. Laser Hair Removal has been extensively researched, tested and proven highly effective in permanently reducing unwanted hair. It works on just about any treatment area of the body where smooth skin is desired…underarms, face, neck, legs, shoulders, back, you name it.

The Skin Health Spa hair removal system is suitable for treating most skin types, large areas such as full legs and backs, to small areas such as the upper lip area. The procedure is fast, effective and mostly painless, leaving you with fabulously smooth skin every day.

How it works

The light passes through the outer layers of skin and is selectively absorbed by the melanin pigment in the hair follicle. The light energy heats the pigment and effectively disables the hair follicle without damaging the surrounding cells. Mild redness may occur on the treated area but this will only last for a short period. The hairs will gradually slip out over the next seven to ten days, leaving the skin smooth and hair free.

It is important to note that lasers and IPLs are effective in removing hairs which are in the growing (Anagen) phase. Follicles in the second phase, Categen, and third phase, Telagen will not be affected since the dermal papilla, or root, of the follicle is not yet attached to the follicle itself. As a result, additional treatments will be required once the dormant hairs reach the Anagen phase.

How many treatments are required?

Research indicates that between 20% and 30% of hair follicles are in the growing or Anagen stage at any one time. As a result multiple treatments are required. The actual number varies from one individual to the next but our experience indicates that a minimum of five treatments are usually required. There tends to be a five to eight week interval between treatments.