Preparing for Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal is currently the best option to achieve a smooth, hair-free skin. Advanced procedures for laser hair removal today are efficient, fast and have minimal discomfort. Though devices used for this treatment are equipped with smart systems to assure it won’t damage the skin, there are still steps that patients must do to have a safe and successful procedure. As such, here are what patients when preparing for laser hair removal.
Clean and shave the area prior to the treatment
It’s important to keep the skin clean and shaved before undergoing laser hair removal, as it may affect the treatment. Laser hair removal works using an energy that is absorbed beneath the skin. If the area has impurities, dirt or hair prior the treatment, the laser may not be bale to effectively target hair follicles. Not cleaning or shaving the area before the procedure could affect the results, as well as the equipment being used. It may damage the device, and reduce the efficiency of the treatment. Therefore, before undergoing laser hair removal, make sure that the skin has no lotion, deodorant, or any cosmetics, and is completely shaved.
Get a good razor or high quality shaving equipment
The skin must be completely shaved before the treatment. To make sure the skin will not get cut or irritated due to shaving, it’s necessary to use the right shaving equipment. Get a high quality razor such as Mac 3 when shaving your skin. This way, any skin damages will be avoided, and you can be sure that the area is completely shaved.
Shave the area the night before the treatment
Shaving the area 2 or 3 days prior the treatment would probably result in a skin with too much hair. On the other hand, shaving the skin too closely to the treatment may cause irritations. Thus, the best time to shave the skin is 24-hours prior the treatment.
Shave the area 3 days before and 24 hours before the treatment
For people who pluck or wax their hair, they should have the skin shaved 3 days before the treatment, and then go over the area again 24-hours prior the procedure. Patients who remove hair by pulling it from the roots may have fewer hairs on the surface of the skin. Thus, the laser may not efficiently target the hair follicles. Especially for areas that are difficult to shave, like the bikini area, it’s advised that these areas must be shaved 3 days and 24-hours prior the procedure to avoid any possibilities of skin damage or irritation. Shaving the areas before the laser hair removal also helps in the success of the procedure.
Laser hair removal, painful or painfree?
Laser hair removal could be the most powerful, cost-effective way to achieve a hair free skin. Though, countless patients were highly satisfied with the results of laser hair treatments, some of them admitted that the procedure can come with discomfort. Thus, many patients who are interested in laser hair removal are hesitant to try the procedure due its “painful” process. However, a lot of us do not know that this is a common misconception. Laser hair removal treatments can be painful or pain-free depending on the device being used. A lot of laser procedures can cause discomfort, but not what with the device used by the Havana Skin Clinic.
Laser Hair Removal at Havana Skin Clinic
At the Havana Skin Clinic, a cutting-edge device is used for their laser hair removal treatment. It’s called LightSheer Duet made by Lumenis that is specially developed to make hair removal treatments pain-free. This device is integrated with state-of-the-art system that encourages a comfortable process for patients.
LightSheer Duet has Vaccum Assisted Technology, which works smartly to reduce the pain in laser hair removal. The slight vacuum delivered by this technology, suppresses the nerve endings that result in significant pain loss. Additionally, the laser does not travel through the nerves, so the patient feels less discomfort. Simultaneously, the Vaccum Assisted Technology pulls out the hair follicles near the laser, meaning the heat of the laser doesn’t need to be aggressive to be effective. Aesthetic experts at the Havana Skin Clinic assure that laser hair removal treatments done with LightSheer Duet are more comfortable, and 75% faster compared with other laser devices. Other than that, LightSheer Duet provides safe procedures with minimal to no skin irritation, and zero downtime.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
Basically, laser hair removal works by destroying the hair follicles with the use of pulses of laser. Laser treatments specifically target dark materials, and deliver heat without affecting the surrounding tissue. The light from the laser will be absorbed by the dark material, causing the death of follicles, and eventually hair loss. This is why it is important that the color of the hair must be darker from the color of the skin for the treatment to be effective.
Choosing LightSheer Duet
LightSheer Duet works uniquely in removing hair. As opposed to other treatments, this device is integrated with a diode laser, meaning the heat travels from the hair shaft to the surface of the skin. This is another reason why LightSheer Duet delivers laser hair treatment with minimal discomfort in sensitive areas, and little to no pain on the legs.
Laser hair removal, painful or painfree?
Laser hair removal could be the most powerful, cost-effective way to achieve a hair free skin. Though, countless patients were highly satisfied with the results of laser hair treatments, some of them admitted that the procedure can come with discomfort. Thus, many patients who are interested in laser hair removal are hesitant to try the procedure due its “painful” process. However, a lot of us do not know that this is a common misconception. Laser hair removal treatments can be painful or pain-free depending on the device being used. A lot of laser procedures can cause discomfort, but not what with the device used by the Havana Skin Clinic.
Laser Hair Removal at Havana Skin Clinic
At the Havana Skin Clinic, a cutting-edge device is used for their laser hair removal treatment. It’s called LightSheer Duet made by Lumenis that is specially developed to make hair removal treatments pain-free. This device is integrated with state-of-the-art system that encourages a comfortable process for patients.
LightSheer Duet has Vaccum Assisted Technology, which works smartly to reduce the pain in laser hair removal. The slight vacuum delivered by this technology, suppresses the nerve endings that result in significant pain loss. Additionally, the laser does not travel through the nerves, so the patient feels less discomfort. Simultaneously, the Vaccum Assisted Technology pulls out the hair follicles near the laser, meaning the heat of the laser doesn’t need to be aggressive to be effective. Aesthetic experts at the Havana Skin Clinic assure that laser hair removal treatments done with LightSheer Duet are more comfortable, and 75% faster compared with other laser devices. Other than that, LightSheer Duet provides safe procedures with minimal to no skin irritation, and zero downtime.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
Basically, laser hair removal works by destroying the hair follicles with the use of pulses of laser. Laser treatments specifically target dark materials, and deliver heat without affecting the surrounding tissue. The light from the laser will be absorbed by the dark material, causing the death of follicles, and eventually hair loss. This is why it is important that the color of the hair must be darker from the color of the skin for the treatment to be effective.
Choosing LightSheer Duet
LightSheer Duet works uniquely in removing hair. As opposed to other treatments, this device is integrated with a diode laser, meaning the heat travels from the hair shaft to the surface of the skin. This is another reason why LightSheer Duet delivers laser hair treatment with minimal discomfort in sensitive areas, and little to no pain on the legs.
Laser Hair Removal 2017
How did laser hair removal technology
develop through the years?
In the history of hair removal, the humans have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair in some areas. Perhaps long cumbersome locks that would get in the way during a woolly mammoth hunt, the Neanderthal practiced primitive forms of shaving and hair cutting. As of today, several techniques have been introduced such as shaving, threading, waxing, sugaring and the like. These techniques are all effective in removing the unwanted hair in different areas however, they all have their drawbacks. Shaving doesn’t remove hair roots, thus, the need to perform it over and over again, which is not good for the skin. Threading, waxing and sugaring has more lasting effects than shaving, the catch, however, is that all of these techniques are painful and uncomfortable. Plus, too much itching occurs when the hair starts to grow back.
From using abrasive tools, a modern technological method of hair removal was developed: laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is an advanced method in removing hair by targeting the roots of hair beneath the surface of the skin using a laser. In the past, laser hair removal only worked for lighter skin and darker hair, now it also works for darker skin. LightSheer by Lumenis provides long-term hair reduction that is tolerable without topical anesthetic; requires shorter treatment sessions; and works on all skin types.
The Lumenis’ LightSheer® systems (INFINITY™, DESIRE™, DUET™) uses 805nm diode laser technology that has become a well-established method for photoepilation. Treatment can be customized to optimally meet the needs of each patient by tailoring treatment accuracy, efficacy, safety, comfort and speed. Several advancements in the LightSheer system include:
Vacuum Assisted High-Speed Integrated Technology.
A large 22×35 mm spot size enables the use of low-fluence or low flux of radiation/particle stream. With a unique mechanism for pain reduction providing an effective, fast and comfortable treatment; and
ChillTipTM Technology.
Epidermal protection is attained with the integrated contact cooling.
Benefits from using LightSheer includes:
- Short treatment time. LightSheer prides its high-speed integrated vacuum assisted technology that allows shorter time for treating large areas of the body added by the absence of prep time and no required cooling or anaesthetics;
- Comfortable treatment. LightSheer uses a unique vacuum mechanism that activates the skin’s tactile and pressure receptors to inhibit transmission of pain. Comfort is improved through the integrated contact cooling of the ChillTipTM technology
- Long lasting results. LightSheer targets the hair roots and destroy them, thus, providing longer time for the hair to grow back. Doing this for four to seven sessions usually means permanently removing the hair. Absence of the hair roots means softer and better-looking skin.
Although there are developments in technology in laser hair removal and through this, several procedures have been more efficient and effective, still, the most important factor in having a beautiful and problem-free treatment is to choose the best and the most trusted therapist and/or skin clinic. With Havana Skin Clinic, your safety is assured. Havana Skin Clinic uses Lumenis equipment to ensure amazing results every time.
Laser Hair Removal 2017
How did laser hair removal technology
develop through the years?
In the history of hair removal, the humans have been trying to get rid of unwanted hair in some areas. Perhaps long cumbersome locks that would get in the way during a woolly mammoth hunt, the Neanderthal practiced primitive forms of shaving and hair cutting. As of today, several techniques have been introduced such as shaving, threading, waxing, sugaring and the like. These techniques are all effective in removing the unwanted hair in different areas however, they all have their drawbacks. Shaving doesn’t remove hair roots, thus, the need to perform it over and over again, which is not good for the skin. Threading, waxing and sugaring has more lasting effects than shaving, the catch, however, is that all of these techniques are painful and uncomfortable. Plus, too much itching occurs when the hair starts to grow back.
From using abrasive tools, a modern technological method of hair removal was developed: laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is an advanced method in removing hair by targeting the roots of hair beneath the surface of the skin using a laser. In the past, laser hair removal only worked for lighter skin and darker hair, now it also works for darker skin. LightSheer by Lumenis provides long-term hair reduction that is tolerable without topical anesthetic; requires shorter treatment sessions; and works on all skin types.
The Lumenis’ LightSheer® systems (INFINITY™, DESIRE™, DUET™) uses 805nm diode laser technology that has become a well-established method for photoepilation. Treatment can be customized to optimally meet the needs of each patient by tailoring treatment accuracy, efficacy, safety, comfort and speed. Several advancements in the LightSheer system include:
Vacuum Assisted High-Speed Integrated Technology.
A large 22×35 mm spot size enables the use of low-fluence or low flux of radiation/particle stream. With a unique mechanism for pain reduction providing an effective, fast and comfortable treatment; and
ChillTipTM Technology.
Epidermal protection is attained with the integrated contact cooling.
Benefits from using LightSheer includes:
- Short treatment time. LightSheer prides its high-speed integrated vacuum assisted technology that allows shorter time for treating large areas of the body added by the absence of prep time and no required cooling or anaesthetics;
- Comfortable treatment. LightSheer uses a unique vacuum mechanism that activates the skin’s tactile and pressure receptors to inhibit transmission of pain. Comfort is improved through the integrated contact cooling of the ChillTipTM technology
- Long lasting results. LightSheer targets the hair roots and destroy them, thus, providing longer time for the hair to grow back. Doing this for four to seven sessions usually means permanently removing the hair. Absence of the hair roots means softer and better-looking skin.
Although there are developments in technology in laser hair removal and through this, several procedures have been more efficient and effective, still, the most important factor in having a beautiful and problem-free treatment is to choose the best and the most trusted therapist and/or skin clinic. With Havana Skin Clinic, your safety is assured. Havana Skin Clinic uses Lumenis equipment to ensure amazing results every time.
Why you should never undergo laser hair removal with an at home laser hair removal machine.
Why you should never undergo laser hair removal with an at home laser hair removal machine.
When we are removing your hair, we are using light to do that which is why it is important that the right machine is used.
The difference between a home machine and the machine we use here at Havana skin clinic is that the light and the spectrum of light that doesn’t travel as deep as the light as one you would find in an aesthetic clinic. Basically, the quality of the laser is significantly better than the one found in the NO NO device which can be purchased to use at home. As the energy from the laser isn’t going fully down to the bulb of the hair, most of the energy is being absorbed superficially on the ski making it more dangerous.
When we use the LightSheer duet by Lumenis, we’re going straight to the target and attacking where the hair is created in the hair shaft while bi passing the melanin in the surface of the skin and the epidermis making the procedure safe to perform.
Think of it like this, if you wanted to get your hair cut you wouldn’t cut it at home, you would go a professional to get the best results possible. It’s also like shaving your legs with a trimmer, you will reduce hair but be left with half a job done and lots of stubble.
Check out Caroline explaining the procedure in further detail and why you should never use a home device.
Why you should never undergo laser hair removal with an at home laser hair removal machine.
Why you should never undergo laser hair removal with an at home laser hair removal machine.
When we are removing your hair, we are using light to do that which is why it is important that the right machine is used.
The difference between a home machine and the machine we use here at Havana skin clinic is that the light and the spectrum of light that doesn’t travel as deep as the light as one you would find in an aesthetic clinic. Basically, the quality of the laser is significantly better than the one found in the NO NO device which can be purchased to use at home. As the energy from the laser isn’t going fully down to the bulb of the hair, most of the energy is being absorbed superficially on the ski making it more dangerous.
When we use the LightSheer duet by Lumenis, we’re going straight to the target and attacking where the hair is created in the hair shaft while bi passing the melanin in the surface of the skin and the epidermis making the procedure safe to perform.
Think of it like this, if you wanted to get your hair cut you wouldn’t cut it at home, you would go a professional to get the best results possible. It’s also like shaving your legs with a trimmer, you will reduce hair but be left with half a job done and lots of stubble.
Check out Caroline explaining the procedure in further detail and why you should never use a home device.
Have you ever???
Hair Removal Secrets Uncovered…
We headed out onto the streets of Dundrum to ask people everywhere and ask ‘Have you ever’ had hair removed and how it as done. Here’s what we found.
We asked people if they had shaved, waxed or had laser and we got mixed responses.
Most people who have undergone waxing said that it was indeed painful except for one girl who said that she had a high pain tolerance and that she could bare it.
Most people said that they had shaved and tried waxing but didn’t keep it up… which is understandable given its reputation for being painful. We had one client compare it to child birth and our favourite is always Jeni Assandey’s summary of the treatment simply saying that “The Struggle was Real!”
Everyone we asked said that they’d try laser but what do you think? Comment with your thoughts below.
Have you ever???
Hair Removal Secrets Uncovered…
We headed out onto the streets of Dundrum to ask people everywhere and ask ‘Have you ever’ had hair removed and how it as done. Here’s what we found.
We asked people if they had shaved, waxed or had laser and we got mixed responses.
Most people who have undergone waxing said that it was indeed painful except for one girl who said that she had a high pain tolerance and that she could bare it.
Most people said that they had shaved and tried waxing but didn’t keep it up… which is understandable given its reputation for being painful. We had one client compare it to child birth and our favourite is always Jeni Assandey’s summary of the treatment simply saying that “The Struggle was Real!”
Everyone we asked said that they’d try laser but what do you think? Comment with your thoughts below.
CEO and director, Caroline Hooper’s advice after Noelle’s first Treatment;
- The hair overall will grow a lot slower.
- The hair that grows back will be a lot thinner as their damaged.
- You can shave as frequently as you please in between treatments, just make sure you shave the night before your treatment.
- Ensure you don’t apply lotions until your skin is back to normal which will generally take 3 days. Aloe Vera must be stored in the fridge and applied after treatment to soothe the area.
- Exfoliate a week or two before treatment to remove any dead skin that might be on the surface of the skin so that we can penetrate the laser that bit deeper on that treatment.