Waxing, sugaring, threading and tweezing amongst other hair removal methods are usually temporary. When having a course of laser hair removal sessions you will find that the hair growth that grows back is very fine and the hair will grow much lighter. Laser hair removal is a permanent method to reduce the amount of hair growth so that your aim to remove hair is permanently achieved.

Our laser system is approved by the FDA, who has deemed it safe. Our clinic is registered with the Healthcare Commission, a governing body responsible for monitoring independent hospitals and clinics in the UK. The wavelengths of the light produced by the laser are just long enough to disable the hair follicles. Lasers have been used in the medical profession for many years and no long-term side effects have been reported.

A laser practitioner or a laser protection advisor will explain the treatment procedure and examine your skin and hair type for suitability. A test patch is carried out to determine the best laser treatment settings.

Both men and women show interest in laser hair removal to remove unwanted hair. Laser hair removal is a method that commonly treats the following areas for both men and women: Face, neck, ears, chest, back, shoulders, underarm’s, hands, genital areas, buttocks, legs, and feet. Laser does not work efficiently on white, grey or red hair, as the device is designed to pick up melanin from the hair shaft therefore it will not be able to absorb any colour from the white or grey hair, and the red colour proves to be a neutral colour to the device therefore does not respond. Any medical conditions can be discussed with our consultant at the day of your consultation.

These are some of the main causes of excessive hair growth:

• Hereditary
• Pregnancy
• Glandular/hormonal imbalances, e.g. PCOS in women
• Thyroid problems
• Certain medications
• Aging
• Excessive amounts of testosterone levels
• Steroids

Prior to starting laser treatments, patients with excessive hair growth on uncommon areas should explore the possibilities of underlying medical conditions. Women with an excessive or abnormal hair growth pattern are advised to see an endocrinologist to determine the possibility of PCOS or elevated testosterone levels.

The Harley street Laser Specialists work alongside www.pcostreatment.co.uk If you are referred by your GP with a referral letter from the above-linked website, we are able to offer a discounted rate for women who are diagnosed with PCOS or other related medical conditions which can encourage excessive hair growth.

After each laser hair removal session you are leading to permanent hair reduction so you will see a decrease in the hair growth after each treatment. As each client varies from one another, the amount of hair reduction achieved by each client will also differ. Results will be noticeable after your first session.