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frequently asked questions

WHAT HAPPENS DURING TREATMENT?

PRIOR TO TREATMENT, YOU WILL HAVE COME IN FOR A FREE PATCH TEST AND CONSULTATION. THIS CAN BE BOOKED HERE.

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YOU WILL ARRIVE HAVING SHAVED 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE SESSION. THE SHAVED AREA WILL BE CLEANSED, MARKED UP, WITH COOLING GEL APPLIED. NOW YOU ARE READY FOR THE LASER TO BEGIN!

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DOES IT HURT?

MOST CLIENTS SAY THAT IT FEELS LIKE WARM PIN-PRICKS, WHERE AS SOME CLIENTS DON'T FEEL ANYTHING AT ALL. EACH TREATMENT AREA TAKES MINUTES TO COMPLETE, SO THE WHOLE PROCESS IS OVER REALLY QUICKLY!

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN IPL AND LASER?

IPL MACHINES ARE CHEAPER TO BUY, MORE COMMONLY USED AND ADVERTISED AS 'LASER'. HOWEVER BEWARE, IPL REQUIRES A LOT MORE SESSIONS AND IS LESS EFFECTIVE HAIR REDUCTION. IPL ALSO CANNOT TREAT DARKER SKIN TONES, UNLIKE LASER DIODE.

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IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO ACHIEVE QUICKER, LONG-LASTING RESULTS, THE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY OF LASER HAIR REMOVAL IS A BETTER OPTION FOR YOU.

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IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL SAFE?

ONLY IF PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. REBECCA IS A VTCT LEVEL TECHNICIAN, WHICH IS THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CERTIFICATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.

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WHAT MUST I DO AFTER GETTING LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SESSION, AVOID SUN EXPOSURE, BODY LOTIONS, EXERCISE AND TIGHT-FITTED CLOTHING. ANYTHING THAT CAN IRRITATE THE TREATED SKIN.

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MOST PEOPLE CAN CARRY ON WITH THEIR USUAL DAILY ACTIVITIES. 

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WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS?

RESULTS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE CLIENT. MOST PEOPLE SEE RESULTS FOLLOWING 1-2 SESSIONS. WITH HAIR GROWING BACK FINER AND NO HAIR GROWING BACK AT ALL IN SOME AREAS. 

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HOW LONG DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL LAST?

LASER HAIR REMOVAL CAN LAST YEARS. YEARLY MAINTENANCE SESSIONS ARE RECOMMENDED TO KEEP HAIRS AT BAY.

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ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

YOU MAY EXPERIENCE SOME MINOR REDNESS OR ITCHING THAT CAN LAST 1-3 DAYS. YOU SHOULD APPLY SOME ALOE VERA TO HELP THIS.

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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I VISIT?

WE RECOMMEND COMING TO YOUR LASER TREATMENT EVERY 4 TO 6 WEEKS, SO YOU CAN TARGET HAIR IN ITS ACTIVE GROWTH STAGE. 

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CAN I SHAVE IN-BETWEEN TREATMENTS? 

ABSOLUTLY! SHAVE AS MUCH AS YOU WANT IN-BETWEEN TREATMENTS. 

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YOU MUST NOT USE ANY OTHER HAIR REMOVAL METHOD (WAXING, HAIR REMOVAL CREAMS, PLUCKING)

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MY BODY HAIR IS BLONDE/GREY, CAN I HAVE LASER?

UNFORTUNATELY NOT. THE MACHINE WILL ONLY TARGET PIGMENT WITHIN THE HAIR.

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I HAVE DARK SKIN, CAN I GET LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

YES. OUR MACHINE CATERS TO ALL SKIN TYPES. UNLIKE MOST OTHER MACHINES ON THE MARKET.

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IS IT SAFE TO HAVE LASER HAIR REMOVAL WHEN PREGNANT?

ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO STUDIES TO SHOW THIS, WE DO NOT RECOMMEND GETTING LASER HAIR REMOVAL WHILST PREGNANT.

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YOU CAN START YOUR SESSIONS AS SOON AS YOU STOP BREAST-FEEDING.

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HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

USUALLY 6-10 SESSIONS ARE NEEDED FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL. WE ALWAYS RECOMMEND BOOKING 6 SESSIONS AND ADDING EXTRA IF NEEDED.

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