Hair Removal in edinburgh

Wear sunscreen and/or avoid the sun 

Avoid pre-treatment shaving, waxing, or exfoliating 

Avoid tanning and spray tans several weeks prior to your procedure 

Stop smoking at least six weeks before undergoing treatment to promote better healing 

Avoid taking aspirin, certain anti-inflammatory drugs, and some herbal medications that can cause increased bleeding 

Regardless of the type of treatment to be performed, hydration is very important before and after surgery for safe recovery 

The hair needs to be unless 0,5mm long for the best results.

You might notice redness and swelling for the first few hours after laser hair removal.The healing takes only few days but each session needs to be done max 3-4 weeks apart.

Skin can be slightly irritated, we recommend applying aloevera gel for few days after the treatment.

We recommend to avoid hot baths and shaving for few days after treatment

Treatment usually takes only few minutes; longest part is preparation of the skin during the treatment. All treatment usually takes max 1 hour.  

We are trying to minimize the pain as much as possible however treatment can be slightly painful and uncomfortable.  .

Fortunately, significant complications from laser hair removal are infrequent. Your specific risks for laser hair removal will be discussed during your consultation. 

All procedures have some degree of risk. Some of the potential complications of all procedures are: 

Hematoma or seroma (an accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin that may require removal) Infection and bleeding Changes in sensation 

Scarring 

Allergic reactions 

Damage to underlying structures.

Unsatisfactory results that may necessitate additional procedures.

Other risks specific to laser tattoo removal are outlined below: 

Skin discoloration such as hypopigmentation and hyperpigmentation 

Temporary changes in skin texture Rarely  You can help minimize certain risks by following the advice and instructions 

Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light (laser) to remove unwanted hair.

During laser hair removal, a laser emits a light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which damages the tube-shaped sacs within the skin (hair follicles) that produce hairs. This damage inhibits or delays future hair growth.

Although laser hair removal effectively delays hair growth for long periods, it usually doesn’t result in permanent hair removal. Multiple laser hair removal treatments are needed for initial hair removal, and maintenance treatments might be needed as well. Laser hair removal is most effective for people who have light skin and dark hair, but it can be successfully used on all skin types.