Laser hair reduction offers significant advantages over traditional hair removal:
• Long-Lasting Results: Achieves up to 90% permanent hair reduction compared to
temporary methods like shaving (daily/weekly), waxing (3–6 weeks), or plucking.
• Time and Cost Savings: Eliminates the ongoing expense and time commitment of
frequent waxing, razors, and depilatory creams.
• Smooth, Even Skin: Unlike waxing (which causes ingrown hairs) or shaving (which
can leave dark stubble or razor irritation), laser hair reduction leaves skin smooth
and even-toned.
• Prevents Ingrown Hairs: Laser hair reduction eliminates the risk of ingrown hairs
and associated inflammation, bumps, and itching.
• Reduced Skin Irritation: No razor cuts, waxing burns, or chemical irritation—ideal
for sensitive skin.
• Precision Targeting: Allows precise removal of specific hairs (e.g., between
eyebrows, beard shaping) without affecting surrounding areas.
• Acne Reduction: Laser hair reduction can also reduce the frequency and severity of
acne breakouts, particularly in areas prone to follicular inflammation (face, neck,
back).
• Effective for All Skin Types: Modern laser technology is safe and effective for all skin
tones, including darker complexions, when proper wavelengths and settings are
used.
Laser hair reduction is most effective on:
• Dark, Coarse Hair: Responds fastest and requires fewer sessions because dark hair
absorbs laser energy most efficiently.
• Light Skin with Dark Hair: Shows results quickly; typically requires 6–8 sessions.
• All Skin Types: Modern diode and Nd:YAG lasers are safe for all skin tones when
appropriately calibrated.
Important Note:
• Fine or light-coloured hair may require more sessions or may be less responsive, as
lighter hair contains less melanin to absorb laser energy.
• Red or grey hair may require alternative treatments or combination approaches.
At your consultation, your dermatologist assesses your hair colour, skin tone, and hair
density to provide realistic expectations and recommend the most effective laser
wavelength and treatment plan.
Professional laser hair reduction at Cutis is a quick, controlled procedure:
1. Pre-Treatment Consultation: Your dermatologist evaluates the treatment area,
discusses your expectations, and determines the appropriate laser wavelength and
settings for your hair and skin type.
2. Pre-Treatment Shaving: The treatment area should be shaved 12–24 hours before
(not waxed or plucked), so the laser targets the hair follicle beneath the skin, not the
hair above it.
3. Cooling Gel Application: A cooling gel is applied to protect the skin and enhance
laser efficiency.
4. Laser Calibration: The laser device is set to match your specific skin type and hair
characteristics for precision and safety.
5. Treatment: The laser handpiece is guided over the treatment area in overlapping
patterns. You may feel a mild snapping sensation (like a rubber band snapping
against skin) with each pulse.
6. Cooling and Protection: The skin is cooled again; sunscreen (SPF 30+) is applied
before leaving.
Session Duration:
• Small areas (lips, underarms, bikini): 15 minutes.
• Larger areas (legs, back, full body): 30–60 minutes.
Progressive Results:
• After the first session, hair in the treatment area is visibly reduced.
• With each subsequent session, hair regrowth becomes progressively thinner,
lighter, and less dense.
• By the 6th–8th session, most patients achieve 75–90% permanent hair reduction.
Recommended Treatment Schedule:
• Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart, depending on the body area and hair growth
cycle.
• Face and underarms: 4–6 week intervals.
• Legs and body: 6–8 week intervals.
Treatment Duration:
• Most patients complete 6–8 sessions for optimal, lasting results.
• Some may need additional sessions depending on initial hair density and colour.
Post-Treatment Care:
• Avoid sun exposure and use SPF 50+ daily for 4 weeks post-treatment.
• Avoid waxing, plucking, or electrolysis between sessions (shaving is fine).
• Mild redness may occur for 24–48 hours; this is normal and subsides quickly.
Long-Term Maintenance:
• Many patients maintain results with annual or semi-annual touch-up sessions.
• Once hair is reduced by 75–90%, any regrowth is minimal and often finer than
original hair.
Progressive Results:
• After the first session, hair in the treatment area is visibly reduced.
• With each subsequent session, hair regrowth becomes progressively thinner,
lighter, and less dense.
• By the 6th–8th session, most patients achieve 75–90% permanent hair reduction.
Recommended Treatment Schedule:
• Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart, depending on the body area and hair growth
cycle.
• Face and underarms: 4–6 week intervals.
• Legs and body: 6–8 week intervals.
Treatment Duration:
• Most patients complete 6–8 sessions for optimal, lasting results.
• Some may need additional sessions depending on initial hair density and colour.
Post-Treatment Care:
• Avoid sun exposure and use SPF 50+ daily for 4 weeks post-treatment.
• Avoid waxing, plucking, or electrolysis between sessions (shaving is fine).
• Mild redness may occur for 24–48 hours; this is normal and subsides quickly.
Long-Term Maintenance:
• Many patients maintain results with annual or semi-annual touch-up sessions.
• Once hair is reduced by 75–90%, any regrowth is minimal and often finer than
original hair.
