February 2018 – London Premier Laser

Efficiency of Hair Removal Techniques

When you are struggling with unwanted or embarrassing excess hair, there are a variety of options to consider. Should you pluck and tweeze? Wax? Try laser hair removal or IPL? It can be confusing. All you know is that you want it gone! Let’s take a look at some of the most common techniques so you can choose the option that works best for you.

Waxing

Waxing delivers smooth skin that lasts much longer than shaving (and you can cut down dramatically on your shower time!). It’s also good for those hard-to-reach areas, such as your bikini line.

However, there’s a small problem. It hurts! Even when done by a trained professional, there is pain associated with ripping hair off your skin. Another issue, the hair regrows. While it’s slower than with shaving, it will certainly come back, and often with in-grown hairs.

IPL

Intense pulsed light, or IPL, is a form of light therapy that can be used for hair removal, among other issues. This technique emits a wavelength into the skin that targets the pigment. When the pigment absorbs the light, the resulting heat kills the hair’s cells.

Unlike laser (which we’ll discuss in a moment), IPL produces multiple wavelengths. The light is more diffused, and thus less powerful. IPL for hair removal is typically only effective on those with fair skin and dark hair.

While IPL is effective for other skin conditions, such as treating visible blood vessels, it is not an optimal solution for hair removal.

Laser

Laser hair removal works in much the same way as IPL. But where IPL produces multiple wavelengths, laser’s have just one. This concentrated light is more powerful, and it targets hair cells more effectively and accurately. Trained specialists, for example, can adjust the wavelength to treat hair of varying shades on skin of varying shades.

Laser hair removal is also far less uncomfortable than IPL. Intense pulsed light essentially heats the skin, and it can cause pain during the procedure. Today’s laser techniques are virtually pain-free, and your downtime is minimal. After a complete course of six to eight treatments, you will see a permanent reduction in unwanted hair.

We recommend laser hair removal to help you achieve your goals. Schedule a consultation to learn more.

The Laser Hair Removal Process

Unwanted hair can sometimes effects ones confidence. You may feel you have to hide away under layers of clothing or may even shy away from social situations. If you have tried everything from waxing and depilatories to bleaching and tweezing, you may despair of an effective – and permanent – solution. Laser hair removal is the solution for which you have been looking.

Can Laser Hair Removal Help Me?

Yes! While our expert team will always conduct a patch test to ensure you will receive the optimal, safe, results you need, laser hair removal is appropriate for all skin types. The treatment works to remove unwanted hair anywhere on your body, including: eyebrows, upper lip, chin, jaw, back, shoulders, legs and bikini line.

What Can I Expect?

As mentioned, you’ll have an initial consultation to discuss your needs and goals. You’ll have the patch test, and your specialist will advise you to avoid plucking or waxing for six weeks prior to your session. This is because this technique targets the roots of the hair, which may be temporarily eliminated with these removal techniques.

During your treatment, a laser hair removal specialist simply cleanses and shaves the target area. Then, a laser is applied to the skin. You might feel a tingling sensation, but we’ll take care of that with some soothing aloe gel.

Laser hair removal is a fast option: if the target area is small (e.g. upper lip), it may only take five minutes. If it’s a larger area (e.g. back), it may take up to an hour. But either way, downtime is virtually nonexistent,

We recommend a course of six to nine treatments for permanent reduction of unwanted hair. After your first session, you can usually have another within six weeks. Your specialist will recommend the best course of action for you and your skin.

More questions about laser hair removal? Give us a call!

What is Sublative Radiofrequency?

Sublative radiofrequency. For many this will sound like jargon, but in this blog we will uncover what this great treatment does. It’s an effective solution for ageing, loose, sagging, scarred and/or uneven skin.

Results without Damage

Sometimes, procedures intended to treat the skin cause damage that can exacerbate the issues you originally wanted to address. Fraxel and Titan, for example, are laser treatments that work by overheating the top layer of skin, causing unnecessary trauma. These aggressive techniques can leave you dissatisfied with results and the experience as a whole.

Sublative radiofrequency is different. Instead of lasers, it utilises advanced radiofrequency technology. This targets the layers below the surface to stimulate cell regrowth. Essentially, it works from the inside out.

Inside Out

So, what goes on underneath the surface that makes sublative radiofrequency so effective? Fractionated bipolar radiofrequency energy is applied via a handheld device to the skin in a series of grid-like patterns. This triggers an accelerated healing process in the targeted skin, and your body naturally begins to produce collagen. New, healthy, skin cells start to generate.

One of the first questions people have is, is it painful? No. Sublative rejuvenation is a comfortable procedure, and you will be done within about 30 minutes. Within just days, you will see visible results.

Can Sublative Radiofrequency Help Me?

This technology is safe and effective for all skin types. It addresses the following issues:

Brown spots.
Age-related textural irregularities.
Acne scarring.
Skin laxity and sagging.

The result is smooth, firm skin that looks and feels its best.

Previously, people could only expect these type of results with surgery. No more. You do not have to go under the knife to look and feel your best. Schedule your consultation with our expert team today.

Increase in Male Hair Removal for the Beard & Face

Beard laser hair removal

Laser hair removal on men’s beards, beard lines and facial hair has become increasing popular. Male clients are now regulars at London’s top laser clinics.

They have discovered the secret of laser hair removal that women have known for years. Clinics across London are getting used to seeing more men for a range of laser hair treatments, not only beards.

Beard line laser hair removal

Beards have been men’s must-have fashion accessory over the last few years. Nothing makes men more jealous and envious then seeing a well groomed bushy beard stretching for miles on a fellow man.

Some men can only grow wispy, thin, straggly facial hairs making the envy ( and hatred ) even stronger!.

If you have wispy facial hair and don’t have to shave every day, consider yourself one of the lucky ones. Laser hair removal may not be for you. Although there are other areas that may interest you like:

hands
neck
chest
back ( most popular)
groin
ears, nose and hands

Embarrassing hair

There’s nothing worse then having humongous ear hairs or nostril hairs sticking out and no one telling you. Discovering them for yourself and suddenly remembering why everyone was staring at you during your meeting or on the train!.

Laser hair removal is a ‘one and done’ treatment that can save you hours of hassle over the years by not having to tackle these embarrassing hairs or ever having to worry about them again.

Getting back to beards though…

With the beard industry having exploded over the last few years, various creams, gels, lotions and potions have been invented to keep your beard in tip top condition. Although many men look like they have walked of the set of the Game of Thrones, having a beard comes at a cost.

Benefits of facial laser hair removal

While growing a beard can give you a certain rugged appeal, you may want a smoother look.

You may want to streamline your daily routine and save time
Or maybe you just hate shaving or trimming
or had enough of shaving burns and in-grown hairs.
enjoy permanent laser hair removal results

Hairs that creep too far up on your face to under your eyes. you know men shouldn’t have hair there!. Looking like an or extra from Planet of the Apes in 2020 isn’t a good look. Whatever the case, laser hair removal is an exceptional and cost effective solution.

Suitable for all skin colours

If you are wondering if laser hair removal will work on your skin type then the good news is it does. Modern dual wavelength lasers like the Candela Gentlemax Pro work on all skin types and tones from light to black skin

Why Opt for Laser Hair Removal treatment ?

When it comes to hair removal, women have traditionally made up the majority of the clientele. That has long since changed: More men want hair removal for the beard area for some of the following reasons:

It helps with folliculitis or in-grown hairs.

This is a skin condition in which the hair follicles become inflamed. It causes small bumps, which look like pimples, to form. They can be red and itchy, and they can even spread into crusty sores. Permanent laser hair removal can help men deal with this bothersome problem.

It’s great for shaping the beard line.

Some men want a neat beard. They can choose to have laser hair removal on just the neck or if their beards come up too high on their cheeks.

It saves masses of time.

If you’re sick of daily shaving, and nicks, this is the solution for which you’ve been searching!

Laser hair removal is ideal for transgender people.

This technique works for preoperative and postoperative clients who wish to achieve a smooth, hair-free appearance.

pain free

Does laser hair removal hurt ? in short no. It may feel like someone is flicking your skin with an elastic band. So not a pain you will have to run back home to tell mummy.

Permanent laser hair removal results

Laser hair removal gets rid of hair permanently. It destroys and kills the root of hair. You can experience a 90% in hair reduction which has a huge impact on most peoples every day life.

mens Beard and face laser hair removal cost

Prices for men’s laser hair removal start from only £22. You will need more then one session for laser hair removal to be effective and pay as you go pricing usually costs more. Pay as you go is normally for people looking to have top up sessions.

	Pay as you go	Course of 6 40% OFF!	Course of 8 50% OFF!	Pay monthly over 12 months*
Earlobes, Eyebrows, Nose	44	26	22	No finance
Upper Lip, Cheekbones, Chin, Sideburns, Neck	70	42	35	No finance
Upper Lip & Chin, Jawline	100	60	50	No finance
Half Face/Beard	126	76	63	30.26
Full Face	158	95	79	37.93

Is Laser hair removal the best method?

Beards are typically thick, which hair growth makes them difficult to remove with waxing or depilatory methods. Not to mention painful! Laser hair removal is ideal for permanently reducing this stubborn hair with minimal discomfort.

It also provides a permanent solution, with other methods you will need to do them regularly. Although you may find laser a more expensive solution, over the long term it works out as an excellent investment that pays itself back several times over.

What are the risks to laser hair removal on mens face?

Laser hair removal is a safe and proven procedure. Our lasers at Premier are FDA approved and our staff are some of the most experienced in the industry and have been trusted by thousands of Londoners since 2008 to perform laser hair removal.

Risks include

pain
discomfort
tenderness
redness last for some time
blistering
crusting
bruising
swelling
lightening or darkening your skins pigmentation
risk of scarring
laser burn from the heat
Infections caused by bacteria

Whats the aftercare like?

The treated area may be red and raised rash afterwards for a few hours to a few days.

Apply ice packs regularly as this may help any discomfort. Wear a high factor SPF and avoid sunlight as your skin will be sensitive.

Avoid saunas, steam room and exercise for 48 hours following laser treatment so you don’t irritate your skin.

Next steps

More men are opting for permanent hair removal in the beard as well as other areas. Whether you want to deal with folliculitis or simply hate shaving or want to shape and sculpt the look you are after, consider laser hair removal you most effective solution.

Month: February 2018