Laser Hair Removal
Are you tired of the endless cycle of shaving, waxing, plucking and dealing with ingrown hairs? Laser hair removal offers a safe, effective, and long-term solution to unwanted hair, helping you achieve smoother skin with less maintenance and greater confidence.
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment designed to achieve long term hair reduction. Using advanced laser technology, the treatment targets the pigment (melanin) within the hair follicle, delivering controlled heat energy to disrupt the hair growth cycle while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. Over a course of treatments, this process significantly reduces hair growth, leaving skin feeling smoother and reducing the need for regular shaving, waxing, or plucking.
At Skin & Sculpt Derby, we use the advanced 3D Triolgyice laser hair removal system, which combines three wavelengths - Alexandrite, Diode, and Nd:YAG to provide effective treatment across a wide range of skin tones and hair types. This innovative triple wavelength technology allows energy to reach different depths of the skin, maximising results while maintaining comfort and safety throughout the treatment process.
The 3D Trilogyice system employs volumetric heating of the dermal tissue, altering the function of the hair follicle. The laser delivers energy in rapid, low-fluence pulses that collectively heat the tissue and thermally injure the hair follicle. The melanin within the hair conducts this heat, raising the temperature of the follicle above that of the surrounding tissue. Because each pulse is delivered in less time than the follicle's thermal relaxation period, heat builds within the follicle, causing irreversible thermal damage while leaving the surrounding skin unaffected. This effectively impairs the biological processes responsible for future hair growth.
Frequently asked questions
Laser hair removal provides long term hair reduction. While many clients experience a significant and lasting reduction in hair growth, occasional maintenance treatments may be required to maintain results.
Most clients describe the sensation as a mild snapping or warming feeling on the skin. The 3D Trilogyice system incorporates cooling technology to maximise comfort during treatment.
Most clients require a course of 6-8 sessions to achieve optimal results. The exact number of treatments will depend on factors such as the treatment area, hair colour, hair thickness, and individual hair growth cycles.
The recommended interval between laser hair removal treatments depends on the area being treated and your individual hair growth cycle. In general, facial treatments are performed every 4 weeks, while body treatments are typically scheduled every 6 weeks. This timing allows us to target the hair during its active growth phase, helping to achieve the best possible results. Your treatment plan will be tailored to you and may be adjusted as your course progresses.
Many clients notice a reduction in hair growth after their first few sessions. Results improve progressively throughout the treatment course as more hair follicles are successfully targeted.
Yes. A patch test and consultation are required before starting treatment to ensure the laser settings are appropriate and that the treatment is safe for your skin.
There is little to no downtime following laser hair removal. Some clients may experience mild redness or warmth in the treated area, which usually settles within a few hours.
Yes. Shaving is encouraged between treatments if required. However, waxing and plucking should be avoided, as these methods remove the hair follicle that the laser needs to target.