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When to call us
It is the question we hear at almost every consult. The honest answer: laser hair removal gives a permanent reduction, not a guarantee that every hair is gone forever.
How it works
The laser targets the pigment in each hair and sends heat down to the follicle. A follicle that is hit during its active growth phase is damaged enough that it stops producing hair. Because only a portion of hairs are growing at any time, we treat in a course of sessions spaced four to eight weeks apart.
Most clients see 80 to 90% fewer hairs after a full course.
What lasts and what returns
The hairs that do grow back are usually finer, lighter and slower. Hormonal changes, such as pregnancy or menopause, can wake up new follicles, so some clients book a single top up session once a year.
If you are unsure whether your hair and skin type will respond well, a free patch test is the best place to start.
Getting the best result
Shave the day before, never wax or pluck between sessions
Avoid tanning for four weeks before each visit
Keep to the schedule your clinician sets
Do
Cool compress for 10 minutes
Gentle cleanser, simple moisturiser
Mineral SPF every morning
Avoid
Hot showers, saunas and steam
Scrubs, acids and retinoids
Picking at any flaking skin
When to call us
Call us if
Contact us if you experience blistering, prolonged swelling, or any unusual skin changes after treatment.
Our clinical line is open Monday to Saturday, 9 to 7 · +1 (415) 555 0126
Written by
Sofia Lindqvist
Senior Laser Specialist with nine years of experience in hair removal and pico lasers. Sofia trains every new specialist who joins Nacre.
