Laser hair removal clinic in Coquitlam
Laser hair removal is a course of treatment, not a single appointment. We start with a consultation and patch test, tell you how many sessions your hair and skin are likely to need, and quote the full course before you commit.
How it works
The laser is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and turns to heat, which damages the follicle that grows it. Only follicles in the active growth phase respond. At any one time that is roughly one in five, so the treatment has to be repeated as the rest cycle into growth. Cooling during each pass keeps the surrounding skin comfortable.
What a course of treatment looks like
Most people need six to eight sessions, four to eight weeks apart depending on the body area. Faces cycle faster than legs. Expect 80 to 90 percent fewer hairs at the end of a full course. What regrows is usually finer and lighter.
Is it right for you?
Usually a good fit
- Dark hair on the face, underarms, bikini line, legs, back, chest or arms
- Ingrown hairs and razor bumps from shaving
- Anyone tired of waxing every few weeks
We may advise against it if you have
- Blond, grey, white or red hair, which has too little pigment for the laser to find
- A tan or self-tanner in the last few weeks
- Pregnancy
- Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past six months, or other light-sensitizing medication
This is general information. Your consultation covers your own health history before anything is booked.
Before and after your appointment
- 1Shave the area the day before. Do not wax, pluck or thread for four weeks beforehand, because the root has to be there for the laser to reach.
- 2Stay out of the sun and off self-tanner before and between sessions.
- 3Mild redness and small bumps around the follicles are normal for a few hours.
- 4Treated hairs shed over one to three weeks. Let them fall out rather than plucking them.
Book a consultation
Free and with no obligation. We will assess you, tell you honestly whether this treatment will help, and quote the full course.
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