Laser Hair Removal Sandhurst

At Primelase Berkshire, we use the Primelase Diode 810nm laser. The laser light is pulsed over the area and is absorbed by the melanin (dark colour) in the hair. This creates heat in the follicle, which disables or destroys the cells there, so that it cannot grow another hair.

Hair grows in cycles. You never have all your hair growing at the same time. When a hair is growing, it has the most melanin in it, at the root.  This is the best time to treat the hair, as it absorbs all the light at the root, where you need it! Our laser hair removal courses are based around this fact, to achieve the best results.

Hair grows at different rates on the face and body.  On the face, there is a new cycle every 4-6 weeks and on the body, 6-8 weeks or even longer.  This can be different for men and women, at different ages. Hair growth patterns can be affected by your genetic make-up, medical conditions or medication. These patterns determine how to best treat your hair, to achieve the best results for you.

Results are seen from the first treatment. However, to get the best and longest lasting results, you will require a course of treatment. How many treatments are required is influenced by age, gender, your own genetic make-up, certain medical conditions, such as PCOS, as well as hair type and the part of the body being treated.  Facial hair can grow quite quickly requiring a course of at least 6 to 8 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.  Body areas require at least 4 to 6 treatments, with a 6 to 8 week interval in between treatments.  To maintain the results, maintenance is required. The frequency of maintenance varies, depending on the results achieved.

If you are thinking, I’m not sure that I am able to commit to a course of treatment? Even one treatment can make a difference, with softer, slower growing hair that is more manageable. You will have some relief from ingrown hairs.

At Primelase Berkshire, you will be treated by experienced therapists, with over 20 years’ experience using lasers to treat skin and hair.  Your therapist can confidently advise and set up the right expectation for you.

During a laser treatment, some hairs will eject straight away. Most hairs take around 2 weeks to come to the surface and drop out.  You can continue to shave your hair, if you wish and you will notice that you gradually get less and less hair in the treated area.  You will see a reduction from the first treatment. Skin will start to look and feel smoother and clearer. When a new cycle of hair growth appears, it will be softer and slower growing than before. You may shave this new hair if you wish.

Laser is not effective on very fine, light hair (vellous hair). You are unlikely to see a result on white, grey or red hair. There is no melanin to absorb the laser light. However, you may still see an improvement in skin quality.

If you usually wax, thread or pluck hair, please do not do so for 2 to 3 weeks before laser treatment. This is to ensure that there is hair in the follicle to absorb laser light.  Treating areas that have been recently waxed will see slower results.

If you are taking light sensitising medication, or Roaccutane, laser is not suitable for you.  Roaccutane should be stopped 6 months before a test patch.

You cannot have laser hair removal if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

At the time of consultation, your therapist will discuss suitability and expectations with you.