| Frequently
Asked Questions
How
does laser hair reduction work?
The
laser hair reduction process works by sending a beam of laser
energy to a group of hair follicles with enough strength to
disable the root and the blood supply that assists in regenerating
the hair.
The laser beam does not harm the surrounding skin as it finds
the hair follicles by targeting melanin (the substance that
gives hair colour). Our lasers also feature a patented skin-cooling
device, which assists in providing clients a more safe and
comfortable experience.
It
is important to note that the laser process will not work
well on people that have red, white, grey or blonde hair.
For these clients, The Laser Lounge offers alternative hair
reduction services.
Is
laser hair reduction safe?
When
combining medically graded and FDA approved laser technologies
with qualified Skin and Laser Specialists, laser hair reduction
is very safe. Candela GentleLASE is the most trusted name
in the industry and our Skin and Laser Specialist team are
experts, offering extensive laser hair reduction and skin
rejuvenation experience.
Why
go anywhere else when we specialise in laser hair reduction
and skin rejuvenation treatments using premium technologies?
Why
do I need a consultation?
Consultations are conducted with clients before the treatment
to:
-
Assess if the GentleLASE treatment is appropriate for you
- Explain
the laser process
- Advise
pre and post treatment care instructions
- Perform
a test patch
(This will allow you to feel the laser
on your skin and see the results for yourself)
- Advise
the cost of treatment
Are
laser hair reduction treatments painful?
Tolerance
levels vary for all. In most cases clients will say that they
felt no pain to feeling a flick/s of a rubber band.
Candela’s
patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) provides ultimate epidermal
cooling for increased client safety and comfort.
How
should I prepare before for my treatment?
To
minimise the possibility of adverse skin effects we recommend
avoiding the following activities for at least 2 to 4 weeks
prior to your treatment:
- Sun
exposure (apply SPF 30 + sunscreen daily)
- Solariums
- Topical
fake tans
- Prescription
strength exfoliants
- DO
NOT use tweezers, wax, epi lady, electrolysis, thread or
bleach
We recommend shaving or using depilatory creams 24 hours prior
to your treatment to minimise sensitivity.
For the face, it is best to leave the area untouched or only
use hair removal creams specifically for sensitive skin. Please
consult your Skin and Laser Specialist if you have any queries.
Are
there any post treatment restrictions?
Your
Skin and Laser Specialist will advise you post treatment care
instructions during your treatment. In most cases, once the
redness has calmed down you are able to resume with normal
activities. It is best to treat the area with care as you
would a mild sunburn.
Please
avoid the following activities until the redness has disappeared:
- Use
of prescription strength exfoliant creams
- Swimming
pools and spas with multiple chemicals/ chlorine
- Activities
that cause excessive perspiration
Please
avoid the following activities in between and post treatments:
-
Sun exposure (apply SPF 30 + sunscreen daily on areas being
treated)
-
Solariums (cover all areas being treated)
Is
Laser Hair Reduction permanent?
When qualified and highly trained Skin and Laser Specialists
perform treatments such as the team at The Laser Lounge, laser
hair reduction is very effective.
We
guarantee permanent hair reduction. Our state of the art premium
LASER is capable of 95% permanent hair reduction for most
skin types, male and female, and can treat ALL body areas.
The number of sessions needed to achieve these results may
vary from person to person depending on several factors such
as age, skin type, amount of hair, hair color, hair texture,
etc.
Non-responders
are primarily limited to those with blonde, white, grey or
red hair. We strongly recommend for you to come in for a FREE
consultation so we can assess whether a laser treatment is
suitable for you.
How
do I know if laser hair reduction treatments are working for
me?
You will see results after your VERY FIRST treatment. You
will have fewer hairs and they will be finer and weaker. Your
skin will be smoother and your hair pores less visible. The
results will become more impressive with each successive treatment.
Best of all, you won’t need to worry about ingrown hairs
or after five shadows.
Our
clients are continually experiencing great results and value
for money at The Laser Lounge!
How many treatments will I need?
For
best results, on average we recommend 6 to 8 treatments. This
will allow hairs to be disabled effectively during the active
growth phase in the Hair
Growth Cycle. On some areas, such as the legs, faster
results may be achieved. You can expect similar results for
the bikini area, underarms, chest area and upper arms.
Other areas such as the face and/or back may take a few additional
treatments. After completing a treatment course, if required
we recommend maintenance touch ups to be performed on the
area/s 1 to 3 times a year.
How
do I know when to come in for my next treatment?
On average we recommend treating the area 4 to 8 weeks apart.
You do not need to wait for the hair to grow back before treating
the area. Your Skin and Laser Specialist will assess your
individual progress throughout your treatment course, recommending
the best time to return for your follow up treatment. If you
are uncertain, please feel free to ask our team.
How
will I look in between the treatments?
The
treated area will be cleared of the majority of visible hairs
during the treatment. Remaining treated hairs will shed in
approximately 10 to 14 days. Depending on the area, the skin
will remain clear and smooth for 4 to 6 weeks before seeing
fine hairs starting to grow again. By repeating the sessions
on schedule the area should remain hair free and/or have minimal
hair growth throughout the entire treatment course and will
achieve permanent hair reduction.
Are there any risks or side effects?
Immediately
following a laser treatment, clients should experience either
slightly reddened or goose bump like skin. It feels somewhat
like a mild sunburn. This effect is very normal and will disappear
shortly after. Damage to the skin is very rare and only in
some few cases, clients may experience pigment change in the
skin. If this occurs, the skin will typically return to normal
over time. In saying this, our Skin and Laser Specialist team
are experienced and are here to ensure you experience a satisfying
treatment.
Will
my medication affect my treatment?
Certain medications may affect your laser treatment if they
are photosensitive (such as Roaccutane and Retin A which can
cause pigmentation). If you are taking any medications it
is best to advise your Skin and Laser Specialist so that we
can ensure the best possible treatment results for you. Depending
on the medication course, we may suggest performing treatments
at least 2 to 6 months after taken.
Will
laser work if I have a hormonal condition?
To remain hair free, "touch up" treatments will
be required for most clients with hormonal conditions.
Females who are experiencing Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
can achieve excellent results over the entire body, but to
remain hair free on the face, touch up treatments will be
required every 3 to 6 months.
Do you recommend treating fine hair?
We recommend not treating areas where the hair is fine and
sparse. In the best interest of clients, we may not treat
these areas to avoid stimulation of hair growth. If you are
uncertain whether you should treat an area of concern, please
feel free to contact our team and we will assess the area
for you. At The Laser Lounge we will give you our honest opinion
and the benefit of our extensive experience.
Why
is laser hair reduction called permanent hair reduction instead
of permanent hair “removal”?
Lasers cannot target red, white, grey or blonde hair and most
people have multiple colours of hairs. Laser technology provides
for 95% (give or take) permanent reduction in hair growth.
We cannot say permanent removal without acknowledging the
possibility of the remaining 5% of hair.
What’s
the difference between Laser and IPL?
Numerous
clinical studies have proven that Laser is far more effective
for the reduction of unwanted hair when compared to IPL. The
following points highlight a few of the differences between
both technologies influencing the overall effectiveness of
treatments:
1.
Light; Laser light is monochromatic (one light colour).
IPL is NOT monochromatic.
The various colours in IPL decreases the effective outcome
of the treatment as only some colours target hair reduction.
2.
Speed; Laser light is collimated, meaning it’s slow
to diverge or spread out allowing 100% of the light to be
effective in treatments of hair reduction. IPL is not collimated
and so is quick to spread out making it less effective in
the treatment of hair reduction.
3.
Ability; Laser is coherent, meaning that the light is totally
reinforcing and doesn’t cancel itself out whereas IPL
is NOT coherent and is NOT reinforcing making it less effective
in the treatment of hair reduction.
IPL
although not the preferred method for permanent hair reduction,
works effectively for photo rejuvenation. IPL skin treatments
are safe and non-invasive and work to erase skin damage without
disrupting the skin’s natural surface.
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