Hair Removal
What is hair removal?
Unwanted hair can be a distressing problem for some men and women and the removal of it can be a challenge. While conventional methods of hair removal such as shaving, waxing and tweezing are effective, they are only short-term solutions. These processes have to be regularly repeated in the long-term, which is time-consuming and can cause side effects such as skin irritation and ingrowing hairs.
An effective long-term solution is using Intense Pulse Light (IPL) to gently remove unwanted hair. IPL technology is clinically proven to safely treat unwanted hair with permanent results.
How can it be treated?
Targeted bursts of light energy are delivered to the problem area and absorbed by hair-filled follicles. Melanin in the hair absorbs the light and turns it to heat energy, damaging the hair follicle and preventing regrowth. Because lasers are targeting Melanin, the colour in the hair, this treatment is unsuitable for those with grey, blonde or white hair.
How many treatments are needed?
The number of treatments required will vary depending on the density of hair, the colour of your skin and hair and the location of hair on the body. As IPL hair removal is only successful on hairs at their growing stage, the number of treatments required also depends on how many of your hairs are at this phase. Because hairs will be at different stages of growth at any one time, repeating treatments to remove the remaining hair in an area is common.
Our experienced practitioners use high specification Intense Pulse Light equipment, which means you’ll need fewer treatments with us than a clinic using an inferior laser.
Will it hurt?
While the treatment isn't painful, some patients notice a feeling of slight discomfort similar to the snap of an elastic band or a sting. You may also notice some mild side effects, including a feeling of slight irritation or in some cases, blisters. As the treatment requires no local anaesthetic, you can carry on with your daily routine and return to work straight away.
When will I see the results?
After treatment, some hairs may be removed immediately while others will take a couple of weeks to fall out.
- "I was 11 when I first noticed I had more hair than other girls my age. I didn't speak to anyone and no one approached me about it, probably because it's such a taboo subject. I knew that kids on the playground were whispering about me but ignored it. As I got older, a little beard and a moustache appeared - in fact, I had hair all over my arms, legs, stomach, chest and bottom. It was sheer hell. When I looked in the mirror, I just wanted to cry. Last year I started a course of treatment using the IPL hair removal system, which works by applying light to the hair follicles to destroy the hair and lessen its chance of growing back. I had seven more sessions and my arms are now virtually hair-free. It's been a dream come true. It's such a novelty to wear a short-sleeved top not worrying about anyone seeing! Now, at 31... I'm making up for lost time!"
- - Selina Khan, Manchester.
- "By the time I was in my 20s, my hair had thickened considerably, spreading round the sides of my face, just like a man.' If I mentioned my problem to friends, they would respond with: 'Well. I had noticed...' It was a miserable time for me; I never wanted to go out and constantly kept my head tilted downwards.' I looked on the phone book and found a clinic offering a hair-removal treatment. To my delight, my mum and dad offered to pay for the treatment, which cost £900, for my birthday. 'After years of embarrassment and shame, suddenly the hairs were falling out and I had a lovely feminine neck to show off! It was if suddenly if someone shook the life back into me. I regained all my confidence and finally the old me was back. 'The hair still hasn't gone completely, but it looks so much better. I feel as though I can meet people now and talk to them face to face. ' When I used to look in the mirror, I would feel disgust. Now, for the first time in years, I can hold my head up high."
- - Tracey Webb, Manchester.
- "Having now completed my treatment, I am not only losing a great practitioner, I am also losing a great friend..."
- - Jane Fisher, Clutton, Chester.
- "I would like to write and say thank you for the treatment I have received for hair removal at your clinic over the past year. Now I am at the end of my treatment, I would like to add how I feel it was worth the money and I do not regret for one moment having the treatment done, and to also compliment the staff on their care and professionalism."
- - R. J. Yates, Moston, Manchester.
- "I was 11 when I first noticed I had more hair than other girls my age. I didn't speak to anyone and no one approached me about it, probably because it's such a taboo subject. I knew that kids on the playground were whispering about me but ignored it. As I got older, a little beard and a moustache appeared - in fact, I had hair all over my arms, legs, stomach, chest and bottom. It was sheer hell. When I looked in the mirror, I just wanted to cry. Last year I started a course of treatment using the IPL hair removal system, which works by applying light to the hair follicles to destroy the hair and lessen its chance of growing back. I had seven more sessions and my arms are now virtually hair-free. It's been a dream come true. It's such a novelty to wear a short-sleeved top not worrying about anyone seeing! Now, at 31... I'm making up for lost time!"
- - Selina Khan, Manchester.
- "By the time I was in my 20s, my hair had thickened considerably, spreading round the sides of my face, just like a man.' If I mentioned my problem to friends, they would respond with: 'Well. I had noticed...' It was a miserable time for me; I never wanted to go out and constantly kept my head tilted downwards.' I looked on the phone book and found a clinic offering a hair-removal treatment. To my delight, my mum and dad offered to pay for the treatment, which cost £900, for my birthday. 'After years of embarrassment and shame, suddenly the hairs were falling out and I had a lovely feminine neck to show off! It was if suddenly if someone shook the life back into me. I regained all my confidence and finally the old me was back. 'The hair still hasn't gone completely, but it looks so much better. I feel as though I can meet people now and talk to them face to face. ' When I used to look in the mirror, I would feel disgust. Now, for the first time in years, I can hold my head up high." -
- - Tracey Webb, Manchester.
- "I would like to write to say how pleased I am with my treatment so far. After 16 years of electrolysis I had given up hope over being rid of my facial hair. It would have been nice to talk to someone earlier so if you have anyone who would like a bit of support, then don't hesitate to give them my name and telephone number if it would help. [Contact Skin Medical for contact details.]
- - Name and contact on a request basis., Manchester.
- Thank you for the treatment I have received for hair removal at your clinic over the past year. Now I am at the end of my treatment, I would like to add how I feel it was worth the money and I do not regret for one moment having the treatment done, and to also compliment the staff on their care and professionalism."
- - R. J. Yates, Moston, Manchester.
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