LASER HAIR REMOVAL

Excessive facial and body hair is a problem for many, which can affect self-confidence and result in low self esteem. Traditional methods such as waxing, shaving and depilatory cream applications are time consuming and can only offer short term results.
The laser hair system treatments combine science and technology to provide safe and effective permanent hair reduction.
The laser uses a beam of light which penetrates the skin and is absorbed by the pigment colour in the hair where it is converted to heat. This heat travels down the hair shaft to the hair root and destroys it so that further hair cannot grow.
Because hair has different growth phases and the treatment only works in the active growth phase, several treatments are necessary to achieve a lasting result. The number of treatments needed will depend upon the hair density, colour, skin type and treatment area, together with ethnic background and hormones.
Many lasers used for laser hair removal cannot be used in darker skin types as they burn the skin, but at J’Nissi we use a laser which works in all skin types and colours.
As the treatment depends on the laser energy being absorbed by the pigment colour of the hair, it is not possible to treat white, grey, platinum blond.
People with black hair achieves best results.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does it work?
The procedure sends a laser beam through the skin to reach the hair follicle under the skins surface. This heat generated by the laser destroys the follicle to discourage hair growth.

How long is a session?
It may take up to an hour depending on area being treated.

How does it feel?
Slight tingling sensation may be felt depending on the sensitivity of a patient’s skin. This is kept to a minimum by preparing the skin prior to treatment with either cold compresses or topical anesthetic. However not everyone experiences this as pain threshold differs in every individual.

How will my skin be after treatment?
There may be reddening around the hair shaft which is usually minimal and subsides within the hour. Area{s} treated must not be exposed to sun or any heat treatments for at least 48hours after treatment.

What do I between treatments?
Waxing, electrolysis and plucking should be avoided on the areas being treated as these hair removal methods can disturb the hair follicle and interfere with laser hair removal. It is recommended that you SHAVE, since this preserves the hair shaft and follicle and improves results.

What results can I expect?
There’s usually a change in density of hair growth by the 2nd session in most cases. However, results of laser hair removal vary from person to person. , by evaluating certain key information about a patient, and about the efficacy of laser hair removal treatments in general, we can make reasonable estimates as to how long their personal laser hair removal results will last!
For best results you may need 6-8 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart for facial hair and 6 weeks apart for body hair.