Face

Laser hair removal requires enough pigment in the hair. Very light blonde, red, grey or white hair therefore responds poorly or not at all. A consultation can clarify whether treatment makes sense or whether another method, such as electrolysis, may be an option.

Waxing, plucking and epilating remove hair from the follicle. The pigmented hair should be present there for laser treatment. Gentle shaving is therefore generally an option between sessions once the skin has recovered. If you have recently waxed or epilated, we will discuss rescheduling based on regrowth.

Intervals are adapted to the body area, hair regrowth and skin response. Another session is only appropriate once the skin has recovered and the treatment plan allows it. We review progress at every appointment; a fixed schedule does not suit everyone.

Progress on the face is particularly individual. In women, hormonally influenced hair growth can return, so further treatments may be needed. Very fine or light hair is not automatically suitable for laser treatment. Please seek medical advice first for new or noticeably increased hair growth.

Please discuss skin conditions, medication and any recent tan with us in advance. Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds and self-tanner; treatment will be postponed if your skin is tanned. Pause waxing, plucking and epilating before your treatment course. We will discuss suitable timing and shaving during your consultation.

To prepare for your appointment, carefully shave the area the evening before and arrive without make-up, deodorant, oils or creams. Please tell us about irritated or injured skin; additional exfoliation is not required.