Laser hair removal is so much more than reducing unwanted hair. It’s about feeling comfortable in your own skin and having the freedom to go bare without shaving or advance preparation. Laser hair removal is an investment in your comfort for years to come.

How does laser hair removal work?

Laser hair removal uses highly concentrated beams of light to target hair pigment. The beams are absorbed by the hair as heat, damaging the hair shaft and root so that hair is no longer able to regrow. Shaving hair before treatment is paramount; this helps concentrate the laser beam below the skin surface where it can target the hair shaft.

Each pulse of the laser takes a fraction of a second and can treat many hairs at the same time. Multiple sessions are needed to catch the hairs in the active growth cycle. Maintenance treatments will be required in areas where hormonal changes cause new hair growth.

What are the benefits?

• Permanent hair reduction so you can go bare

• Reduced hair growth in hormonal areas

• Minimal downtime as the skin barrier is not breached

• Safe services delivered by nurse

What are the risks?

Like most heat-based treatments, laser hair removal can result in burns, permanent scars, and infection. Choose a provider you trust.

At Three Sisters Laser + Medical, we take great care to ensure our services deliver results while minimizing the risks. Before treatment, we’ll assess whether you are a good candidate for laser hair removal: treatment is less effective on lighter hair colours and will not be able to target white hair. We also advise patients to stop using certain medications and skincare products that make skin more photo-sensitive, and to protect skin from the sun for several weeks before treatment.

Can’t stay out of the sun before or after treatment? It’s best to postpone heat-based restorative treatments until you can protect your skin from sun exposure and allow your body’s natural healing response to complete its cycle. Sun exposure before or after treatment may trigger hyperpigmentation and permanent skin damage.

What to expect during the procedure

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive procedure, meaning that it does not physically damage your skin barrier. Most patients liken the experience to an elastic band snapping against the skin. Patients mush shave using a razor before treatment (no plucking or waxing), otherwise treatment will not be effective. The laser technician will begin making several passes across your skin with the handpiece. You’ll feel quick snaps as the probe moves across the skin. The laser technician will check in with you often in order to adjust the intensity of treatment. Protective eyewear must be worn at all times.

Healing and post-procedure care

Immediately following treatment, you will experience a sunburned sensation. Minimize heat in the treated area by avoiding hot bats and strenuous activity, discontinuing photo-sensitive medications and skincare, and using SPF 30+ daily to protect your skin.

How bare can I go down there?

• The Basic Bikini targets hair outside your panty line.

• The French Bikini targets hair that extends a bit further within the panty line as well as the peri-anal area between the cheeks.

• The Brazilian allows you to go as bare as you wish. Go completely clean, leave a triangle, or leave a ‘landing strip’. Treatment will include the vaginal lips and the peri-anal area between the cheeks.

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