Laser Hair Removal Treatment

Each patient is different with their laser experiences, some say its painless and others experience a little pain. The sensation can be likened to short stings, as the treatment is performed at a fast pace discomfort is kept to minimum. At Cosmetic Courses we use the latest machinery to ensure comfort and optimum results.

Some patients will see results from their first treatment others will need up to 6 sessions to fully see results, these will then permanently reduce hair growth but patients may be advised to come back every 6-12 months for “touch ups” to keep the consistency.

All patients will need to be over the age of 18 for this treatment. Our laser machine and therapists can cater for all skin types from Fitzpatrick 1 to 6.

Our practitioners will determine your Fitzpatrick scale by asking a few questions to decide on the best option for you.

Fitzpatrick Type 1: always burns, never tans (light, pale white)

Fitzpatrick Type 2: usually burns, tans with difficulty (white, fair)

Fitzpatrick Type 3: sometimes mild burn, gradually tans to olive (medium white, olive)

Fitzpatrick Type 4: rarely burns, tans with ease to moderate brown (olive)

Fitzpatrick Type 5: rarely burns, tans very easily (light brown)

Fitzpatrick Type 6: never burns, tans easily, deep pigment (dark brown)

A minimum of 6 laser hair removal sessions are required to achieve optimum results, your therapists will then discuss maintenance appointments in which you will need to return on average once a year to “top up” and keep the hair at bay!

If you would like your treatment to be reviewed by our practitioners, this can take place 2-3 weeks post treatment, which we offer free of charge.

Our guide is to leave 4-6 weeks between treatments. This is so your hair follicles are at the right stage in their growth cycle to achieve optimum results.

12-24 hours you will need to shave the area being treated, we ask that you do not use any other types of hair removal apart from shaving inbetween treatments. It is also advised you stay out of direct sunlight and apply a high SPF between treatments to protect the area. Skin also needs to be clear of any fake tanning products before treatment.

We offer laser hair removal on the face, underarms, arms, chest, stomach, legs, buttocks, bikini line, brazilian, back, neck, hands and feet. Our lasers are very precise and can be used all over the body.