"Smooth hair free skin"
1. Test Patch & ConsultationYour journey to smooth hair free skin starts with a consultation and test patch to ensure the treatment is suitable for you.
2. TreatmentsNext are 6 laser treatments 4-6 weeks apart which matches the cycle of your hair growth to ensure the maximum number of hair follicles are treated.
3. ReviewAfter 6 treatments a review with your aesthetician to discuss your results and see if any grey or very blonde hairs need mopping up.
Our powerful GentleMax Pro Alexandrite and Nd-YAG lasers safely treat ALL skin types including Asian and Afro-caribbean skin types.
Our dedicated air-conditioned laser room and dynamic laser cooling system makes your treatment more comfortable and safer.
Our lasers can treat all hair colours except white and grey which can be removed by electrolysis treatments, so you can achieve total hair removal.
As the laser hair removal service provider for NHS Lothian you can have trust in our high quality and standards.
After treatment you can go straight back to work or your social engagements. Your treated area will feel warm, look red and be sensitive to touch, but this will resolve in 24 hours. We recommend you, avoid for 48 hours, using swimming pools, spas and saunas or placing on the treated area any skin sensitisers, such as perfume, alcohol, acid based skin care or jewellery that may rub.
During your course you can shave, but you should not wax or tweeze your hair as these actions remove the roots of hair follicles which are needed for the laser to be effective. Hair reduction will begin immediately, but will become more noticeable after your third treatment.
Hair follicles that have been destroyed by the laser light will not regrow, however a few hairs whose growth cycle did not match your treatment sessions may reappear and these are easily treated in a single session.
Our Candela GentleMax Pro laser can treat ALL skin types. Very dark skin shades require reduced energy settings and therefore more appointments maybe required to achieve the result.
You can not have a laser treatment if any of the following apply:
If you suffer with herpes or cold sores you can have treatments when the condition is in remission, but the laser treatment may cause a flareup.
Any laser hair removal treatment requires there to be a follicle to target. If you’ve recently plucked or waxed the area, there won’t be any. It’s usually recommended that you wait two weeks before attempting laser hair removal. Alternatives like shaving or depilatory creams are great to bridge that gap between hair and laser results!
UK regulations require new patients, or patients who have not had a treatment for 6 months, to have a safety patch test. Treatments can start 7 days after the test patch when no adverse reaction is observed.
We combined your test patch with a full 30-minute expert consultation.
| Treatment Options | Single £ | Course of 6 for 5 £ |
|---|---|---|
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Woman: face or bikini (any style) or underarms Men: beard shaping and back of neck |
86 | 430 |
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Woman: bikini (any style) and underarms; or upper legs; or lower legs Men: full face and neck or back and shoulders |
139 | 695 |
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Women: lower or upper legs with bikini and underarms Men: balding head or back, shoulders and upper arms |
199 | 995 |
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Women: full legs and bikini Men: back, shoulders and full arms |
259 | 1295 |
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Women: full legs, bikini and underarms Men: full torso and upper arms |
329 | 1645 |
| Consultation & Patch Test | 35 |
Winner of Aesthetician of the Year 2018 at the Scottish Medical Cosmetic and The Herald LOOK Awards is confirmation of Derna's expertise in laser and IPL skin rejuvenation treatments.
Derna is a qualified STEREX Advanced Cosmetic Practitioner in hair and skin blemishes removal, and has over 10 years experience in providing lasers and IPL treatments. In addition Derna specialises in microneedling to help reduce acne scars and stretch marks. So, whatever your skin concerns Derna can help you achieve clear, smooth skin.
Prior to specialising in aesthetics Derna worked for Virgin Atlantic providing beauty treatments to its first class and celebrity passengers, so you can be sure of outstanding attention to detail and service. Just ask her about some of the stars she has treated!
Julie is a qualified dental nurse and phlebotomist who supports our medical practitioners. Her bubbly and chatty nature will relax you on your journey as she provides chairside assistance for our doctors and nurses.
Julie's has also achieved her CIBTAC Level 4 Advanced Skin Science with distinction and is qualified in laser / IPL and CoolSculpting treatments.
Julie helps our patients by taking tray impressions for tooth whitening, blood samples for testing and treatments for skin rejuvenation.
Mhairi can help you achieve glowing radiant skin with great skincare advice and a range of medi-facials including the HydraFacial, Red Carpet Facial and PhotoFacial. As an experienced laser therapist Mhairi can help you achieve smooth hair free skin in as little as 6 sessions.
Hannah is ready to help you achieve glowing radiant skin with great skincare advice and a range of medi-facials including the HydraFacial, Red Carpet Facial and PhotoFacial. Plus she can help you with laser hair removal and IPL skin rejuvenation.
Hannah's bubbly personality is sure to get you relaxed and chatting.
IPL uses a broad spectrum of high-intensity light, which is emitted at multiple wavelengths, whereas laser emits a single, focused and precise wavelength that's optimised for maximum follicle absorption. Therefore IPL hurts more and is less effective in an individual session which means you require more IPL treatments to achieve the same result as a laser and have to endure more discomfort. For this reason we recommend laser treatments for hair removal where possible.
The unmentionables of bikini laser hair removal which many are too afraid to ask - bikini hair styles, pants on or off, and how periods affect treatments.
Hannah is ready to help you achieve glowing radiant skin with great skincare advice and a range of medi-facials including the HydraFacial, Red Carpet Facial and PhotoFacial. Plus she can help you with laser hair removal and IPL skin rejuvenation.
Hannah's bubbly personality is sure to get you relaxed and chatting.
How are you coping with the problem of excess hair during lockdown? Could laser hair removal be a permanent solution? How would you feel to be fuzz-free?
Winner of Aesthetician of the Year 2018 at the Scottish Medical Cosmetic and The Herald LOOK Awards is confirmation of Derna's expertise in laser and IPL skin rejuvenation treatments.
Derna is a qualified STEREX Advanced Cosmetic Practitioner in hair and skin blemishes removal, and has over 10 years experience in providing lasers and IPL treatments. In addition Derna specialises in microneedling to help reduce acne scars and stretch marks. So, whatever your skin concerns Derna can help you achieve clear, smooth skin.
Prior to specialising in aesthetics Derna worked for Virgin Atlantic providing beauty treatments to its first class and celebrity passengers, so you can be sure of outstanding attention to detail and service. Just ask her about some of the stars she has treated!
