Author: Premier Laser

Laser hair removal is very popular, more so now than ever before, but why? Clinics seem to be popping up all around the country.

Many people have questions about laser hair removal as they are worried about the safety of the treatment.  However, it is good to know it is indeed very safe. Temporary methods of hair removal like waxing and shaving can also present hazards to a person’s health and these are no less important than those associated with laser hair removal. Skin can become reddened, itchy and even come out in a rash after shaving. This is something many men in particular experience.

Also, most women will also experience irritation after a waxing session, as well as the pain of waxing! The effects are also only temporary for waxing.

With laser hair removal, there may well be reddening of the skin but this is only temporary and the hair removal effects are far more long lasting than shaving or waxing.

The lasers used are TOTALLY safe; otherwise they would not have been approved by the FDA. This is why many more people are investing in laser hair removal than ever before.

A second reason for the popularity of laser hair removal was mentioned above. The long lasting nature of the treatment is far better value for money than any other kind of hair removal. For busy people, it offers the opportunity for a hassle free hair removal.

The treatment is sometimes advertised as permanent, but it is not really permanent. This is because the laser will prevent the re-growth of hair for a very long time, sometimes for over a year, but will not totally stop hair growth. This still makes it very long lasting!

A third reason laser hair removal is so good is because it is flexible to any part of the body.
This includes the legs, the back and even the chest. This is popular for both men and women.

The most important thing you can do when considering having laser hair removal treatment is to locate qualified clinicians and a quality clinic. The lasers used should be the top of the range, most recent technologies and the consultation should be pressure free and highly informative. This means you can join the many millions of other people deciding to invest in their body and cut out the everyday chore of shaving or waxing!

Everyday life is stressful, from long hours in challenging jobs to busy children who demand your every minute of the day. Sometimes, it can feel like there are not enough hours in the day to complete everything.

However difficult life is, we all want to look our best. This makes us feel better and more confident in ourselves. For both men and women, having tanned skin is a must have. However, if you also want smooth, silky and hair free skin from laser hair removal, you may have to put your tanning regime on hold for a short while.

This is because tanning changes your natural skin pigmentation. All methods of tanning, including natural and fake, have the same effect on skin. If having laser hair removal conducted, you may be told to stop tanning before and after treatment.

This is because tanning darkens the skins and changes pigmentation which means that the laser beam cannot distinguish between what is skin and what is hair.

Anyone having laser hair removal done will be advised to use SPF15 or higher on skin, even in normal sunlight.

With the procedure of laser hair removal, the laser uses light energy which passes through the skin and then it enters the hair follicles and stops them from growing and preventing permanent hair growth.

If your skin is tanned, it will absorb this light energy as it passes through the skin. This means the skin can burn easily, causing nasty side effects.

People are advised to wait eight weeks after the last treatment to tan or use tanning lotions.

This doesn’t mean if you are darker skinned you should have laser hair removal, or at least consider it. Technology is developing so that lasers that use longer wavelengths will provide effective and safe treatments for people who have tanned skin.

This “longer wavelength” will allow people who have darker skin to have laser hair removal treatments without risk of damage to skin.

Everyone is unique, and as such it is important to have an individual consultation with your clinic to determine your skin type and whether laser hair removal would be effective for you. In any case, you will be advised to use SPF 30 or higher on the treated areas of skin to ensure that this area of skin is not going to suffer from burning effects or side effects.

Compared to waxing and shaving laser hair removal can be seen as a more expensive and less affordable option. It has grown in popularity and is a now even more popular then ever.

This is because it is very safe, and the client experiences little pain or in some cases, no pain at all. Laser hair removal also produces up to 90% permanent hair loss.

why is laser hair removal so expensive ?

A number of factors influence the cost of laser hair removal. This includes things like,

• the type of clinic you use
• its location
• the area of skin you need treated
• the technology used.

If a clinic offers low price hair removal you should always approach them with caution as you may be taking a risk.

Cheap and quality rarely go together.

How to make laser hair removal affordable

However, you CAN get affordable laser hair removal treatments from professional salons and clinics in London.

Some clinics allow you to spread the cost with finance. At Premier Laser our financing starts from just £280 with a 10% deposit. So you could be repaying £22 for 12 months at 0% interest. This makes is less then the cost of most peoples mobile phone payment or less then 80p per day.

Free consultation

A laser hair removal consultation should be free in most places. This allows you to check out the facilities and the treatment and talk through the breakdown of the costs.

Most places will ask you for a deposit and then you can spread the cost over several months. As hair removal sessions usually lasts around 8 weeks, you can expect to pay over this kind of time frame too, which may make it more affordable for you.

Use Laser specialists

You should always use a professional laser hair removal clinic that specialises in laser treatments. This is because you want your procedure to be safe and effective and receive the right advice.

For instance laser hair removal cannot be done on people with  suntanned skin and some hair types also aren’t effective. Your hair removal salon should carry out an in-depth consultation with you about this and advise you correctly.

Splitting the areas for affordability

Your cost also depends on the area of skin you need treated. You might want to only have the top of your legs done, and then get the bottoms done six months later. This can help you to afford the treatment. For most women, laser hair removal is usually carried out on the legs, arms, bikini line and face.

In men this is different. They usually like to see laser hair removal on the chest, face, ears and back.

Packages work out cheaper the pay as you go

A number of sessions may also be necessary, in which case the cost factor may also come into play here. Laser hair removal is charged on the basis of a session. Pay as you go prices often work out more expensive then buying a package of 6 or 8 treatments. So always look out for package prices and the savings you can get there.

 Laser hair removal cost is not covered by health insurance companies so you need to discuss with the clinic which affordable laser hair removal procedure you can afford.

Special Offers & Black friday deals

Laser clinics always have special offers on for their laser. So it is worth asking what deals they are running at the moment. This could save you more money too. Also big discounts can be had on Black Fridays if it is coming up or you can wait. You can get some great deals locked in there.

Affordable laser hair removal in London

We cannot estimate your costs, as each session and person is unique and will require an individual treatment plan. You need to check which affordable laser hair removal clinics and procedures apply to where you live as well as setting your own budget and sticking to it.

If you live in London and are looking for laser hair removal in London then book a free consultation with us today. We have 9 clinics across London and Price match and offer great finance and special offer for laser so we wont be beaten on price.

Is laser hair removal safe? It is the first questions on every ones mind when considering laser hair removal. The media throws up stories from time to time of badly gone wrong treatments with scary close up pics, so no wonder it is one of the first questions that is asked.

This blog was first written in 2011 and since then technology has improved. Think the first Iphone v the lastest Iphone 11 for a comparison. As well as improved, safer technology, practitioners are also far more experienced and better trained too since 2011.

Is laser hair removal safe on the face or brazilian area?

If you are having laser on your face or brazilian or bikini you want to know it is safe. Statistics show that more than hundred thousands of laser hair removal treatments are performed in the UK each year.

Why so many?

The reason lays in how safe the method is, which is unlike any other hair removal treatment on the market. This means more people trust in it to get it right.

Safest cosmetic procedure

In fact, laser hair removal is rated second on the list of the most performed cosmetic procedures. Lasers are used in surgeries, in eye and vision correction, even in dentistry. Lasers in hair removal are now just as popular.

For many years we accepted other hair removal methods like waxing and shaving were the only permanent hair removal methods. Electrolysis was also popular. This was ineffective as the procedure was so long, and the procedure itself was very uncomfortable as clinics had to shock each follicle of hair to stop it from growing again.

Latest technology makes laser hair removal even safer

The latest top-of -the -range Candela Gentlemax Pro laser reduce the risk even further. The operate on a dual wavelength and are suit for light to dark skin tones. Traditionally people with darker skin tones did not experience the best results. Todays Nd:YAG lasers operate at a deeper 1064nm wavelength to destroy hair follicles without affecting the upper layers of the skins.

Benefits of laser

Laser hair removal is more effective because it can treat more than one hair at a time. This is because it can target the whole area. Before the laser hair removal takes place, a cooling gel is applied on the skin, after which a laser beam will be applied.

This laser penetrates deep into the layers of skin where the follicle is and is completely safe.

Some additional visits to the clinic may be required to treat the whole area of skin effectively, including the new hair follicles that start to grow in between the treatments.

Experienced Practitioners lower your risk

If conducted in a professional place, where qualified people carry out the treatment, then you are assured of a very safe laser hair removal treatment. You should always go and speak to the laser hair clinic first, having a consultation to figure out the kind of hair you need to have treated, your skin type, and so on.

This makes for the safest experience of laser hair removal possible.

Most stories where laser hair removal has gone wrong is where a practitioner was not experienced enough as todays lasers are extremely powerful. Also the clinic may not be a specialist laser clinic so their laser hair removal is an add-on to the main business. As it is not the main source of revenue they would be inexperienced in performing the treatment or use cheap inferior lasers.

Contraindications not disclosed

In some cases the person who had the bad experience may not have disclosed they were on medication or had a skin treatment recently on the same area and the skin was sensitive and in a healing phase when laser hair removal was undertaken or proper after advice was not followed.

After the laser treatment for hair removal , you should always follow the after care advice of the professional, i.e. not going out in the sun. This ensures your skin stays safe, free from discomfort and burning, and you get the best out of your hair removal treatment and you can stay hair free on a long term basis without any side effects, rashes or costly shaving/waxing fees!

Next Steps

If you live in London and are looking for a safe laser hair removal experience book a free consultation with us today. We are Londons largest laser hair removal specialist with 9 clinics across the capital.

To ensure you get your money’s worth for your laser hair removal, you should follow some simple tips. These include:

1. Make sure there is stubble growing in the area being treated. This means you shouldn’t try to shave for a few days before your treatment, to allow it time to grow back.
2. Don’t wax or tweeze either. Avoid doing this for six weeks before the treatment, because it damages the hair follicle making laser hair removal less effective.
3. Don’t tan (real or fake) before the laser hair removal treatment. This is because if your skin is dark, then the laser can’t distinguish between what is hair and what is skin.
4. After your laser hair removal, you shouldn’t sunbathe. Your skin may still be recovering from the treatment and this could damage it.
5. You should moisturise after the treatment. Your clinician should tell you which products are best; this helps restore the natural moisture balance in your skin.
6. About 5 days after laser hair removal, you should use a sugar scrub to get rid of excess hair falling out. This is an exfoliate and can help your skin become supple and soft.
7. Follow your salon’s instructions. As everyone is different, each person will have different care instructions depending on their needs, areas being treated and skin and hair type. Following the expert’s advice is vital in ensuing you recieve a professional laser hair removal treatment.

There are 5 things to do to prepare for laser hair removal yourself and your skin for your visit to a laser hair removal clinic.

Here are the 5 important tips to follow;

The first is not to go on any tanning beds or have fake tans

Do not have any applied on your skin within six weeks before the treatment or go on tanning beds. This is because the laser hair removal process works at its best when there is a contrast between the light skin and dark hair. The treatment won’t be as effective if your skin is darker, as the laser won’t be able to “see” the different between your skin and your hair.

wear clothes that are loose fitting and comfortable

When you go to have a laser hair removal session your skin may be slightly red or sore afterwards, so you’ll want to stay comfortable.

Do not bleach or wax the skin area

If you do any of these things, then it can leave open pores on your skin that the laser may try to target, which can cause problems on the skin. Your skin may swell, become itchy or develop a rash.

Protecting your skin from the sun is important after your treatment

If you are going out, make sure you put on a UVA/UVB sunscreen that is SPF 30 or higher.

You should also follow the advice of your clinic

They will be able to recommend skin creams and things to avoid before your treatment, in order for it to be most successful. When investing in laser hair removal, you want to ensure it works as best as it can for you, so following these tips and any others your salon gives you is very important.

If you have any more questions please read our laser hair removal FAQs. If you live in London why not book a free consultation at one of our 9 London clinics. 

Laser hair removal hasn’t always been as popular as it has now. This is because technology has been developing since the 60s to form the best kind of treatment through laser hair removal, treatment that is effective and safe.

In the 60s, lasers were created that emitted a continuous wave of light rather than pulses. However, they were no good for removing hair because the beam of laser was uncontrollable and this means skin could be damaged. This was too much of a risk and so was not taken to market.

When it came to the 70s, a new laser was developed. These lasers could target individual follicles through a fiber-optic probe. However, it was quite painful and the FDA removed it from market because it was ineffective.

In the 80s, a new wave of lasers were created. These lasers were better at targeting hair, but still too ineffective.

In the mid 90s, the first laser was cleared by the FDA for public use. These types of lasers used a carbon-based lotion as a chromophore. The laser hair removal machine used a laser to heat the carbon which released a shock wave to the follicle which in turn destroyed it. By 1997, the laser was developed to target melanin in the hair. This laser was easy to use and didn’t have many side effects. This made it safer for people to use and these are the lasers currently being used today.

Now, millions of people have laser hair removal with minimal side effects and great results.

We also know that in the future, the laser is likely to develop, as it has done over the past fifty years, into something even more effective. Scientists are working on the new wave of lasers continuously but as of yet, the current ones are still the most popular and effective.

You may be reading this panicked about what to buy your girlfriend or wife this Christmas. You want something she’ll love… but that won’t break the bank! Year after year, men struggle with the perfect gift – but now your perfect solution is here!

Many of our customers are buying a course of laser hair removal treatments for their loved ones this Christmas. This is a popular choice, as it is an ideal time of year for your loved one to have the laser hair removal treatment in time for the summer. This means they can achieve smooth, supple and hair free skin in a painless, effective and safe procedure, something every girl dreams of!

There are some great deals available from the Premier Laser Clinic, too. For example, if you spend over £500 on laser hair removal you will receive a free £35 voucher for advanced skin treatments.

Another great grab is our buy two and get one free on the most advanced skin non surgical treatments.

You can also get 40% off your laser hair removal treatment cost when you pay for a course of 8 laser hair removal sessions in one go. This is a great bargain which saves you money – but don’t worry, we won’t tell her if you don’t!

Struggling with what to buy your loved one this winter for Christmas? Scouring the streets for deals and treats during the festive period is stressful and overwhelming. If you think they may be tired of the same old gift; a dressing down, a pair of slippers… then you might consider giving them a laser hair removal treatment as a gift.

This treatment is growing more popular as lasers are safe and the procedure is quick, painless and highly effective. Courses last around 6 weeks depending on the area of hair being treated and they can be carried out in centres across the UK.

By paying for laser hair removal for your loved one, you can ensure they experience smooth, supple, hair free skin which, after a course of around 6 treatment sessions, remains virtually hair free permanently. This means no need for razors, waxing or tweezers anymore!

This is the perfect gift for your loved one, male or female, so they have time to have the sessions and gain the full effect before the summer months. This means they’ll be experiencing smooth, hair free skin all year round – a great, thoughtful gift for anyone!