Laser Hair Removal

by Candela GentleMax Pro Laser

Treatment By

Laser Specialist

Treatment Type

Laser

Downtime

Minimal, with possible redness for a day or two

Treatment Time

15 – 60 Minutes

Results Seen

After 6-8 sessions

Discomfort

Mild

Eve Clinics offers laser hair removal in Leamington Spa using the Candela GentleMax Pro. This dual wavelength laser combines an Alexandrite laser and an Nd:YAG laser. It can be used on a wide range of skin types, and your suitability is checked at consultation. Most patients find the treatment comfortable, with mild discomfort eased by built-in cooling. Many patients see a significant reduction in hair over a course of 6 to 8 sessions, and results vary.

Treatment Areas

  • Face, chin, sideburns, beard

  • Chest

  • Arms and Legs

  • Feet, hands and fingers

  • Intimate areas

Treatment Benefits

  • Long-term hair reduction (some people need occasional maintenance sessions)

  • Suitable for all skin types

  • Performed by fully trained and insured laser specialists

  • Mild discomfort, eased by built-in skin cooling

  • Ask at your consultation about other uses of this laser, such as some sun damage concerns

Laser Hair Removal

Modern hair removal by laser is a popular option for those who are looking to remove unwanted hair. The treatment is not just for those that have excessive hair growth as a result of a medical condition. Laser hair removal is for anybody wanting to save time, money and the hassle of shaving or waxing regularly. We use the Candela GentleMax Pro, and Eve Clinics is a Candela Excellence Centre. The treatment offers convenient hair removal, and most patients feel only mild discomfort. The technology combines two lasers. The Candela Alexandrite laser is for hair removal on lighter skin and the Candela Nd:YAG laser is for darker skin. This means it can be used on a wide range of skin types, with suitability checked at your consultation and patch test.

Laser Hair Removal Sessions

Typically patients require 6-8 sessions to see the desired results. Occasionally we suggest more sessions depending on the area treated, skin type and hair type, also when medical conditions like PCOS are involved. During your consultation, after the assessment and patch test, the laser specialist will advise the ideal number of sessions and if maintenance is required. This is so the patient has an understanding about the time and money invested for short and long term.

The Candela GentleMax Pro is a well-established laser used for long-term hair reduction on areas such as the arms, face, legs, chest and feet. It can also be used on intimate areas, and your specialist will discuss the risks and suitability with you.

In the past, those with a darker skin type were restricted with hair removal. The Nd:YAG wavelength means people with darker skin can now be treated too. Laser works best on darker hair, and it may not work well on white, grey, red or very fine blonde hair. Your specialist will check this at consultation. Laser hair removal may also help people with conditions such as PCOS. Because hormones can trigger new growth, more sessions and regular maintenance are often needed. Your specialist will talk this through with you. More conventional methods like hair removal cream and waxing only provide temporary relief from hair regrowth.

Our laser specialists first start by offering you a face to face consultation at the clinic. During this medical consultation we will take a full medical history and get to know your treatment goals and concerns. We also offer a patch test to ensure your skin is suitable for treatment. Only when you’re happy, our laser specialist will prepare you for treatment. A couple of days before your treatment we ask you to shave the area being targeted. Unlike waxing and other hair removal methods, we do not require a lot of hair present to carry out treatment.

Laser Hair Removal Treatment

During the laser hair removal treatment, the laser targets the hair follicle with intense laser light energy for thermal destruction to provide permanent hair reduction. For your comfort, the laser has a built-in cooling system that sprays a short burst of cryogen onto the skin before each pulse. You may feel some mild discomfort, often described as a warm rubber band flicking against the skin. Most patients tolerate this well.

Patients require around 6-8 sessions of laser hair removal for best results, as we want to minimise the chances of hair regrowth. After treatment, our laser specialist will provide you with the necessary aftercare information and some suggestions on the best skincare to use.

Depending on your skin type, we will select the correct applicator. The 1064nm Nd:YAG laser is for patients with darker skin. This promotes safe and effective results and limits the risk of hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation.

We have selected the Candela GentleMax Pro because of the continued safe and effective results it offers as well as resources that have gone into development of the machine. There are a number of other skin concerns the laser also treats, like benign pigmented lesions, vascular lesions and skin rejuvenation and tightening. The laser is designed to target the hair follicle while limiting the effect on the surrounding skin.

Eve Clinics is a Candela Excellence Centre and we use medical-grade lasers.

Why do i need laser hair removal?

If you are looking for long-term reduction of unwanted body hair, laser hair removal may be a good option for you. At our clinic in Leamington Spa, we use the latest laser technology to remove unwanted hair on any part of the body or face. Laser hair removal offers long-term hair reduction and can save time compared with regular shaving or waxing.

Laser hair removal is a well-established treatment that can leave your skin smoother for a long time. Like any laser treatment, it carries some risks. Redness and mild swelling are common for a day or two. Rarely, blistering or changes in skin colour can happen. Your specialist will explain the risks at consultation. Laser hair removal is alot quicker than shaving, waxing or plucking. Meaning you can say goodbye to the usual tedious hair removal methods! Our team will help you decide whether laser hair removal is right for you.

The Benefits of Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal offers alot of benefits, not just the obvious permanent reduction of hair growth. The treatment is non-surgical and can be targeted precisely at the areas you choose. Session length depends on the size of the area. Longer term use can also result in softer and less coarse feeling hair when regrowth does occur. At the end of the day, laser hair removal is a well-established way to get long-term hair reduction, although some people need maintenance sessions.

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At Eve Clinics, we use medical-grade lasers. For our laser hair removal, we exclusively use Candela lasers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Laser hair removal uses laser light to reduce unwanted hair over the long term by heating the hair follicle. During treatment, the laser targets the hair follicle with intense laser light energy for thermal destruction to provide permanent hair reduction. The laser’s applicator is gently moved over your skin in the desired area.

Many patients see a significant reduction in hair after 6 to 8 sessions. Some people need more, depending on the area treated, skin type, hair colour and any medical conditions. Results vary.

Yes, you need a patch test at least 48 hours prior to the procedure. If you’ve been on a sunny holiday, please wait at least 4 weeks before your treatment and advise your laser specialist. You may need a new patch test if you have tanned.

Patch tests need to be done on the area treated. Multiple patch tests are required for multiple areas.

If you had a minimum 6 months gap since your last treatment, or you are looking to book a maintenance treatment, you need a new patch test.

Prior to treatment, all patients will have a patch test to assess their suitability for treatment. A couple of days prior to treatment, patients are asked to shave the area in question (please do not wax, tweeze or bleach the area). After treatment, our experts will provide you with all of the post treatment advice you’ll need to enjoy the best results.

The Candela GentleMax Pro is suitable for all skin types. Previously, individuals with darker skin were not able to see effective results from laser hair removal. Our laser has dual wavelength options. Generally patients with more coarse and dark hair will need fewer sessions.

  • 755 nm: optimal for Skin Types I-III
  • 1064 nm: optimal for Skin Types IV-VI

You should avoid the sun for a couple of weeks and apply SPF 50 for up to 3 months if the area treated is not covered. You should always apply SPF on the face.

Patients should wait at least 4 weeks after returning from a summer/sunny holiday.

Patients should use cooling and calming gel, aloe Vera gel or Hypericum gel available at Eve Clinics. Our laser specialists can advise you on the best skincare to use for your individual skin type.

Patients should avoid hot baths, swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs for 3-5 days after treatment. You can shower as normal a couple of hours after treatment.

Patients should wait 4-6 weeks for face, 6-8 weeks for legs and 8-10 weeks for arms, underarms and bikini in-between sessions and even longer after the third session because hair growth is very slow.

NO, the hair tip needs to be showing on the skin. Otherwise there is no conductor of the energy of the laser up to the root of the hair. The area needs to be shaved 2-3 days prior the treatment. During your consultation, our laser specialist will advise you what you need to do to prepare for treatment.

No, you need to wait until you are healed and a couple of weeks after.

Reducing hair may help with ingrown hairs for some people. If the area is infected or inflamed, it needs to settle first, and your specialist will assess this.

Not at all, the hair is less and less course and with each session, it reduces the regrowth cycle.

Laser hair removal gives long-term hair reduction for many people, but it is not guaranteed to be permanent. Although there is no guarantee, patients may require maintenance sessions every 2-3 years. In our team’s experience, we find the areas where hair was very fine is more susceptible to hair regrowth. Also, strong medication or hormonal changes can stimulate the hair growth but patients usually require only maintenance and not full treatments.

It may not always be permanent but definitely it is a long term solution for your hair removal. Also, hair is not likely to come back the same as before, there will be a significantly reduction in the number of the follicles, thickness and colour. If you need maintenance, one session is often enough to keep regrowth under control, although this varies.

Our practitioners are experienced in laser hair removal and use medical-grade equipment. Patient safety and care is also at the forefront of everything we do.

The Candela GentleMax Pro is a dual wavelength laser chosen for its established safety record and results.

Eve Clinics is proud to be a Candela Excellence Centre.

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Before and After

Before Laser Hair removal on side of faceAfter Laser Hair removal on side of face
Before laser hair removal on chestAfter laser hair removal on chest
Before laser hair removal on backAfter laser hair removal on back
Before laser hair removal on underarmAfter laser hair removal on underarm

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