At Vintage beauty, we use Diode laser for long-term hair removal. A beam of light is passed through the targeted area, Where it's absorbed by the pigment in the hair shaft and follicle. This generates heat which loosens the hair and also disables the cell involved in hair growth to prevent future hair from forming.
During the treatment, you and your treatment provider will wear special glasses, to ensure complete safety. Your treatment provider will also wear a face mask to ensure there is nothing transferred through the air while undertaking the treatment. You will be asked to lay down and get comfortable before starting the treatment. The Diode laser is faster than other treatments so you can be in and out in the space of a lunch break.
Laser hair removal is a safe and cost-effective, long-term hair removal treatment that achieves lasting results.
How many treatments do I need?
For best results, we recommend at least 12 treatments, with each treatment performed around 4-5 weeks apart. you should start to see results after your second or third treatment, but it's important to note that the way the human body has been designed means it's impossible to remove 100% of unwanted hair. in some cases we can remove up to 98% of hair and the average person can expect at least up to an 80% removal. However, this is dependent on age, hair type, hormone levels, any existing medical conditions, and other factors.
Who is it suitable for?
The laser works by targeting color in the hair shaft and follicle, so we see the best results with darker hair. For that reason, blonde, red, and grey hairs can be more difficult to remove.
What to do before your treatment?
For consultation leave a representative sample unshaven for the clinician to assess.
Do not wear makeup in the treatment area on the day of treatment. Shave the area before your treatment. Remember to stay out of the sun and avoid tanning and fake tanning products before your treatment as it may mean you will need to reschedule your treatment. Do not pluck or wax during your laser hair removal treatments as this will disrupt the hair growth cycle and you may not receive the best results from your treatment.
What happens after my treatment?
There’s no downtime after your treatment, although your skin may be pink or even red in the treated area. This is quite normal. Redness may last from a few minutes up to 24 hours and it may feel a little like mild sunburn or windburn. You can apply a cold compress if required. Apply SPF30 sunscreen daily.  Take the day off from the gym, pool, spa for at least 24/48hours to avoid heat or excessive sweating. See our post-treatment advice below for more information.