Treatments Hair Removal Avoid another close shave! For many women and men, unwanted hair can be a nuisance, or even a nightmare. Until recently, removing it was uncomfortable, inconvenient, expensive and time-consuming. With the exception of electrolysis, which can be prohibitively expensive and painful, most other methods are temporary at best. But that has all changed. Today, with the remarkable advances in laser technology, unwanted hair is being removed safely and affordably. Laser Hair Removal has been extensively researched, tested and proven highly effective in permanently reducing unwanted hair. It works on just about any treatment area of the body where smooth skin is desired; underarms, face, neck, legs, shoulders, back , bikini line, you name it. Cork Lasercare Clinic’s approach to Laser Hair Removal provides the ideal solution to your needs. Our approach is often imitated, never equalled. Frequently Asked Questions We use short, safe bursts of intense pulsed light called Selective Waveband Technology, to remove unwanted hair from all body sites in minutes. The results last for years and offer an answer to permanent hair reduction. How does the treatment work? A thin layer of gel is applied to your skin before treatment, to ensure the maximum amount of light enters the skin. The applicator is pressed against the skin and a carefully controlled pulse of visible light is released. Potentially harmful wavelengths and wavelengths that only heat up water in the skin are removed using patented Dual Mode Filtering. The remaining light is absorbed by pigment (melanin) in your hair. Melanin converts the light into heat, which travels down the hair and heats the hair matrix, reducing future hair growth. Can all hairs be treated? Because the treatment relies on absorption of light by melanin, there needs to be melanin in the hair. This means that light blonde, red, grey or white hairs do not respond, and the most efficient treatment is seen with dark hair. How long does the hair removal treatment take? A large number of hairs can be targeted in one flash of light. Treatment of the upper lip takes approximately 10 minutes, whereas a back or both legs take 20-30 minutes. How many treatments do I need? Every hair has a life cycle; it grows for a period of time, falls out, rests and then starts to grow again. Only hairs that are growing can be treated – so you need to repeat the treatment at intervals until all hair follicles have been treated whilst in growth stage. The length and timing of the growth cycles are affected by numerous factors such as body site, hormone levels and age. Clinical studies have shown that typically 3-6 treatments are needed, and the intervals between treatments are typically 1-3 months. Do I need to take special precautions before and after treatment? It is important not to pluck, tweeze, wax or use hair removal creams during the four weeks before treatment. This ensures that as many hair follicles as possible contain a hair which can be destroyed. It is also important to avoid tanning (sun, solarium or self-tanning products) before and during the treatment period. Otherwise your tanned skin will absorb the light instead of your hair. It is also recommended to use sunscreen (min. SPF 30) following treatment. Does the treatment hurt? While tolerance of pain is very individual, no anaesthetics are required, and most people describe the sensation as practically pain-free, similar to that of a rubber band snapping onto the skin. Before And After Click here to make an appointment     Penrose House, Penrose Quay, Cork   |   Tel: 021 453 0776   |   Email: info@corklasercare.ie Cork Laser Care Clinic Gift Vouchers   |  Recommend this site to a friend