Yes. First-time laser hair clients require a consultation which is complementary and up to 30 minutes. You can receive treatment on the day of your consultation. You will notice that our first-time appointment slots already have consult time built in to them so you do not have to schedule this separately.

The amount of sessions varies for everyone. On average clients need between 6-8 sessions for full results.

On average, clients experience up to 30% reduction of active hair follicles after each treatment. Hair becomes thinner and less course starting after your first session.

Clients with red, grey, or blonde hair in the area to be treated should consult with a SKINthetic Laser Technician prior to receiving treatments, as the laser is less effective on these hair colours.

Laser can be done on virtually any part of the body. We offer services for Brazilian, Bikini, Armpits, Upper Lip, Chin, Full Face, Legs, Half Legs, Areola, Abdomen, Neck Line, Chest, Back, Forearms and Arms.

During your treatment, you can expect slight discomfort, similar to a rubber-band snap on your skin.

Side effects are uncommon but may include; Hyperpigmentation (darkening of skin), 
Hypopigmentation (loss of skin pigmentation), mild to moderate burns or blisters, permanent skin discoloration, temporary redness, follicular edema (little pink/red “puffiness, and small bumps like “goosebumps”), swelling and itching in the treated area, hives, rashes, bruising, and lack of desired results

It is recommended that sessions be 5-7 weeks apart for collar bones & up and 8-10 weeks apart for below collar bones. For best results, allow your technician to customize your treatment schedule based on your needs.

Everyone is different. Many have temporary redness (lasting hours), follicular edema (little pink/red “puffiness”, and small bumps like “goosebumps”), mild swelling or itching in the treated area. However, many people experience minimal/none of the above and forget that they just had a treatment done.

1. Device: Not all laser hair removal devices are equally effective. Some work better for certain skin types or hair types. Some are less powerful. Our device is suitable for all skin types and our device delivers the industry gold standard for hair removal.

2. Technique: Ensuring thorough technique is best at achieving optimal results. This may be the case if your results have been patchy. 

Ensuring that clients are in the right growth stage - if you’re attending appointments too close together (less than 8 weeks between sessions), your growth cycle has not reached the active phase. Laser only targets hair in the active phase. 

3. Hormones: Individuals with PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), taking supplemental hormones, or experiencing hormone fluctuations as a result of underlying medical cause usually need to have long-term maintenance laser. 

Those who have achieved hair reduction/removal and later became pregnant or are breastfeeding may experience temporary changes in their hair growth. We always wait until after pregnancy and/or breastfeeding is ceased to determine if any additional treatments are required.