There are various technologies we have for laser hair removal : Long-pulsed NdYAG, IPL and SHR.
Cool Glide Excel is a high powered, long pulsed Nd YAG laser technology from Cutera, USA, for hair removal. The laser has a 1064 nm wavelength, which is the ideal wavelength for Indian skin types. Body and facial hair is removed in a virtually painless manner with no skin irritation, discoloration or inflammation.
A minimum of 6-8 sessions are required for satisfactory hair reduction. Results may vary on individual hair growth patterns and hormonal imbalances. In certain individual cases, up to 12 sessions are needed.
The super hair removal (SHR) technique achieves the same effect and the only difference is that it does do by gently warming the skin and hair follicles to accumulate enough heat to eventually destroy the hair follicle and is especially useful of finer, less dark hair.
Intense pulsed light (IPL) involves use of a light with multiple wavelengths. It is used for large areas and works well on both dark and fine hair.
Vikini is a 808 nm diode laser for permanent hair reduction. The 808 nm monochromatic laser beam is well absorbed by the melanin of the targeted hairs while the cooling system minimizes thermal damage on the skin. It offers constant cooling of the skin during treatment and prevents loss of energy by dispersion. It thus maximizes comfort during hair removal. It is suitable for most skin types.
PRE- AND POST-PROCEDURE INSTRUCTIONS
- Stop bleaching / threading / waxing of hair a month before your appointment
- After the laser treatment, avoid excessive exposure to the sun, especially between 11 am and 4 pm for at least a week
- Use SPF30+ sunscreen lotion regularly. A physical sunscreen with titanium dioxide and zinc oxide is recommended as these are soothing and have a broad spectrum of action.
- Do not splash warm / hot water to clean the treated area, for at least 2 days after the treatment
- Do not scrub the treated area too hard
- Do not swim for 2 days after the procedure
- Do not bleach / thread / wax the treated area in between the treatment. You could, however, shave the hair 2-3 times.
- During treatment, hair re-growth occurs in three phases :
- 1st–2nd week—the shedding hair will grow out and fall off, or can be shaved; but do not shave too often
- 3rd–4th week—usually no hair growth occurs
- 5th–6th week—the hair grows, but is thinner, softer and less dense.
- 6th–8th week—repeat next laser session.