Laser gets to the point

GONE are the days of time consuming waxing and shaving of underarms, bikini lines, legs, arms, lips, chins and, for the guys, chests and abdomens.
Now, a few simple laser treatments can reduce the unwanted hair.
“Now is the best time to begin a hair reduction program and you’ll be hitting the beach next summer with smooth, silky hair free legs,” said dermal clinician Fiona Priddle.
A medical grade laser treatment is a fast and effective way to get rid of unwanted body and facial hair. Laser uses a beam of light that is absorbed by the pigment in hair and skin and is converted to heat.
The heat damages the hair follicle so further hair cannot grow.
Laser hair removal works best on dark hair and light, untanned skin.
Those who have fair hair may be unsuitable for laser hair removal and, due to the lack of pigment, laser will not work on red, white or grey hair.
“The number of treatments required varies from person to person and factors such as age, medication and hormones can play a part in the success of the treatments,” she said.
“Each hair follicle goes through a different growth phase; laser works when your hair is in its active growth stage.”
Australian Skin Face Body has a medical grade laser that can be far more effective than, say, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) hair removal.
“If patients are consistent with their treatment sessions, you will see a reduction in the amount of hair that grows back.
“Any re-growth is sporadic and the hair tends to be very fine.
“Whilst some people are happy with this, others may choose to have a ‘touch up’ treatment every 12 months or so,” Fiona said.
The Candela Gmax Pro TM used at Australian Skin Face Body is one of the most comfortable and effective lasers used to safely target pigmentation in the hair.
Laser pulses are very short and are combined with a cooling spray to quickly combat any feeling of heat.
Laser is not only for hair removal.
Australian Skin Face Body also has laser treatments for skin rejuvenation, facial pigmentation, acne and the latest Vbeam vascular laser to treat facial capillaries, redness and rosacea.
For more information contact the Skin and Laser Clinic on 5221 2238.