Nd:YAG Laser Hair Removal

Your Questions Answered

What happens during the procedure?

Laser hair removal is a three-step process. The area is shaved prior to treatment (approx. 0-1 days ahead of time, at home) cleansed, and then treated with the laser.

How many treatments will I need?

The number of treatments you require for optimal long-term benefits depends on the area you wish to have treated, your skin type and your hair’s growth cycle. We treat until the hair is significantly reduced. We typically recommend 6 to 8 treatments at 4-6-week intervals for a significant reduction in hair growth. However, your hair grows in cycles and many factors influence its growth. Age, ethnicity, weight, hormones, diet, medication and metabolism all play a part in your hair’s location, thickness and resilience.

Will Nd:YAG laser be effective for my skin type and hair colour?

Laser hair removal is a great option for all genders and most skin tones. However, white, blonde and red hair does not respond well to treatment.

Is laser hair removal safe for darker skin tones?

Nd:YAG lasers use a longer 1064nm wavelength, which is specifically suited to darker skin tones. Unlike shorted wavelength lasers, like the 755nm Alexandrite, the Nd:YAG laser goes deeper, bypassing the pigmentation in the skin, and precisely targets only the melanin in the root hair, destroying it by heating up its blood supply and killing it.

The Nd:YAG laser is specifically designed to distinguish the subtle changes in skin tone, which means it can remove hair no matter what type of skin you might have. This means a safe, effective reduction in hair from top to toe.

When will I see results?

You will leave the treatment immediately hair free and the period before the hair comes through between treatments will depend on the density of hair growth in that area. Attending the clinic for regular treatments will slow down the rate of hair growth and the treatment will be more effective. It may take between six to eight sessions before you achieve your desired reduction in growth.

Is Nd:YAG laser safe?

Yes. We use one of the latest medical hair removal laser systems, which has a cooled delivery system that reduces the heat on the skin surface which protects the outer skin from the laser minimising any potential side effects.

Does the treatment hurt?

Laser hair removal feels like an elastic band being snapped against the skin. A cooling system is applied at the same time as the laser to reduce discomfort during the treatment.

What is the down time?

There is no downtime following treatment, and you can return to normal activities immediately. You must use sunscreen if you are to be exposed to the sun and avoid sunbathing, sun exposure and tanning prior to any further treatments.