Laser Hair Removal in Red Deer

Before the treatment, we’ll give you special glasses to protect your eyes from the laser. We also may shave the treatment area and apply a topical anesthetic.

We’ll then gently press a handheld laser to the skin, beaming light energy into the follicles. The Fotona Laser has a cold air cooling device to reduce any discomfort you may feel, protect your skin, and reduce the risk of side effects.

The laser will heat the hair in the hair follicles quickly and intensely, so you may feel a sensation like a pinprick. Most patients report minimal discomfort.

The procedure can take anywhere from a few minutes to over an hour, depending on the treatment area. We’ll discuss any specifics of your treatment with you during your consultation.

After the procedure, you may experience some redness and swelling on the treatment site. Your skin may feel sunburned for a few days. We might give you an ice pack to reduce any discomfort, but these immediate side effects should subside in a few hours.

For the following 6 weeks, avoid prolonged sun exposure and use a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily.

You’ll begin to shed hairs over the next few weeks – this will look like new hair growth. However, when hair does start to regrow, it will usually be finer and lighter in colour.

Hair grows in cycles, so you’ll need to repeat treatments to permanently reduce hair.

You will most likely see 10-25% hair reduction after each treatment.

Hair grows in cycles, and each follicle can only be destroyed during its growth phase. You will need approximately 4-8 treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart to get the best results.

After treatment, you may experience some redness and swelling. Your skin will likely feel sunburned for a few days. Cold compresses and moisturizers can help to reduce discomfort.

Most people should be able to return to work and normal activities of daily living.

As skin colour and hair type vary between person to person, no 2 outcomes will be the same. The amount of time it takes for the hair to regrow depends solely on your hair growth cycles. Most people will experience hair regrowth within a few months.

Once the hair begins to regrow, you can come in for further treatments. Results are long-term once the hair follicle is destroyed.

Most patients report minor, if any, side effects. These include:

• Discomfort
• Swelling
• Redness

In some rare cases, temporary changes in skin colour, blistering or irritation can cause scarring or infection. We’ll discuss your medical history and relevant information at your consultation to avoid complications.

If you’re seeking permanent hair reduction, you’ll need to get multiple treatments to destroy the hair follicle completely. Depending on your hair growth cycle, you’ll need to come back for another procedure when your hair begins to regrow.

Most patients come back for treatments every 4 to 6 weeks to maintain results.

• Some redness and swelling in the area are normal after treatment and may feel similar to a sunburn. This should resolve within several hours to several days after treatment.
• Apply aloe vera to the treatment site or use a cold compress if necessary.
• Do NOT soak in hot tubs or have a hot bath for 24 hours.
• Do NOT work out to the point of perspiration, as extreme itchiness may develop.
• AVOID irritants (glycolics, retoids etc.) for 7 days after treatment.
• AVOID deodorant for 24 hours.
• Apply sunscreen for 6 weeks over the treated area if it is exposed to the sun.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to consult with your technician or contact the clinic.