FAQ’s

LASER HAIR REMOVAL

The wavelength of laser we use is attracted to melanin. The pigment (melanin) in the hair absorbs the laser, which uses the hair as a canal to reach the root of the follicle. The follicle is heated to 70 degrees, which kills the germ cells and permanently damages the follicle – therefore prohibiting any future hair growth.

Yes, laser hair removal permanently reduces your hair. It can remove anything between 80-100% of all hair – any remaining hair is often light and fluffy. At 5000W, the machine we use is the most powerful on the market, therefore any successfully targeted hair follicles are permanently damaged.

Most people will need between 6-12 sessions to permanently reduce the hair. The average amount of sessions required is 8-10, however this can vary dependent on your individual hormones. Yearly top ups (1-2 sessions) may be required as hormonal changes can result in new hair growth.

At any one time, you will only have between 10% and 30% of hairs in growth stage, this is the only stage that the hairs can be targeted. This is why you will need numerous sessions in order to target all of the hairs in each new hair cycle.

Your laser treatments should be between 4 and 10 weeks apart. This depends entirely on the treatment area and how your hair is responding to the laser treatment – you will be given specific advice during your consultation appointment.

White, red and grey hairs cannot be treated as they lack melanin. Any blonde hairs have to be at least darker than the skin tone and must have a degree of brown pigment for the laser to be effective. We can assess your hair type and colour at your consultation and tell you whether the laser will work on them – we will not waste your time or money if we know the hair colour is too fair.

The chill tip on our machine keeps the surface of the skin at a constant five degrees. This protects the skin and makes the treatment a lot more comfortable than most laser systems. The sensation of our laser is often described as a pulling or snapping feeling around the hairs. You shouldn’t feel any intense pain throughout your treatment.

You will need to wait a minimum of 3 months post pregnancy – and post breastfeeding if this applies – before receiving laser hair removal.  This will allow your hormones to regulate.

Pay per session – sessions are once every 4-10 weeks dependent on treatment area.

Pay upfront for 6 sessions (you receive 1 free) – pay with cash, credit or debit card.

Pay via Buyline – 0% finance through a third party finance company This allows you to split the payment into monthly payments of 9, 10 or 11.

laser TATTOO REMOVAL

When a tattoo is healing, the small ink particles that have been injected, form together over time to make large particles. These are too large for the body to remove naturally. When we pass the laser over the tattoo, a certain amount of energy is absorbed by the tattoo ink, which heats up the ink surfaces. This reaction generates an ‘explosion’, where the large ink particles fly apart, ‘shattering’ the ink into smaller particles. The Q-Plus Q switched sources can generate a photoacoustic effect targeted at inks and pigmentations leaving the surrounding skin intact. As the skin begins to repair itself, these fragmented ink particles are removed by the immune system with the phagocytosis process.

The difference can be seen after 1 session and in many cases, tattoos can be removed entirely after a course of treatments. A professional tattoo can take between 6-15 treatments however, amateur tattoos (and Indian ink) can often be removed within 3-5 treatments. The required amount of treatments can differ dependent on a number of individual factors which will be discussed during your initial consultation. The treatment is very quick.

With most clients rating the treatment a 5 out of 10 in terms of discomfort, it is very manageable. However, to ensure added comfort and safety, we use a cryo-cooler. This rapidly cools the skin with freezing cold air before, during and after your treatments.

We don’t recommend using numbing cream as this can reduce blood supply to the treatment area – which we need for the best possible results.

 

Immediately after the treatment the skin turns white, temporarily, due to water evaporation. This disappears within 20 minutes. The skin might swell and feel like mild sunburn, this will subside within 24-48 hours. The body continues to remove the ink after the treatment and the skin is usually back to normal within a week.

Sometimes bleeding and/or blistering can occur. Please do not pick/scratch this as it could cause scarring which can make further treatments difficult.

CARBON LASER FACIAL

The carbon facial is non invasive skin resurfacing which helps to rejuvenate tired and dull skin. It gently removes the top layer of skin, encouraging healthy collagen production which can reduce scars, fine lines and wrinkles.

The active mask we apply to the skin penetrates deep into your pores whilst it dries. The laser is attracted to the carbon particles in the mask and it pulls the mask off your skin, destroying the oil build up and dead skin cells. This cleanses, exfoliates and reduces enlarged pores, it helps with uneven skin tone and texture whilst also fighting acne bacteria for brighter and smoother skin.

Once the mask is removed we pass over the face once again which stimulates the fibroblast to secrete collagen. It ‘remodels’ the collagen which makes the skin feel tighter and plumper.

You can feel a slight tingle when the laser passes your skin but no pain or discomfort and as the treatment is non-ablative there’s no down time. Your skin will look immediately refreshed; smoother and radiant. Return to your daily activities but make sure you wear SPF 30+ when exposing the area to UV.

Multiple treatments every 4 weeks are recommended for best results but you can definitely see and feel the difference after one.

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808 Laser Clinic
Victoria House
Henshaw Lane, Yeadon, Leeds
LS19 7RZ

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Email: info@808laserclinic.co.uk

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