Laser epilation

Reducing dark hair!
Laser epilation is a dependable way to permanently reduce the growth of unwanted dark hair. We have more than 15 years of experience with IPL and laser hair removal. This gives us a broad background to offer you an ideal treatment and the best possible care.

Competent counselling
We offer a free consultation to discuss whether or not you are a good candidate for laser hair removal and inform you about the treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
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How does it work?
Laser epilation works for dark hair only. According to your skin type we will use an Alexandrite Laser or, for darker skin types, a long-pulsed Neodymium YAG Laser. The laser light penetrates the skin, is absorbed by the brown pigment of skin and hair (melanin), and is then transformed into heat, which diffuses into the hair-growth zone and inhibits the regrowth of the hair.
Intense pulsed light, or the IPLtechnique, which is also offered by cosmeticians or in home-based devices is neither more effective nor less painful than laser treatments. In our centre, we can offer you know-how in all these technologies.

The treatment
Successful laser epilations are serial treatments and have a long-lasting effect: depending on the area of the body and individual disposition typically 4 – 6 treatments are needed to achieve a permanent reduction of 80% of the hair. The initial consultation is the basis for an effective treatment. Prior to treatment we photograph the area to be treated, the hair is shaved, sometimes a numbing cream is applied, and then the laser treatment is performed. To maintain the favourable effect you may need brush-up treatments from time to time.

Side effects and further information
Immediately after the treatment your skin may be red or slightly swollen. This will resolve during the day. Laser epilation must not be performed on tanned skin, as it tends to superficially burn in the process. This is the reason why autumn, winter and spring are good seasons to start a treatment. Refrain from sun- or sunbed-tanning for at least 4 weeks before the treatment.
From a scientific point of view there is no 100% permanent hair reduction. Hair growth is, however, greatly reduced. After each treatment you will experience a complete growth-stop for some weeks or even months. Typically, laser treated areas show finer and lighter hair growth. Laser epilation is more effective in coarse than in fine hair. There is a 2 – 4 percentage of people for whom — for unknown reasons — no permanent, only temporary hair reduction possible.