The biggest limitations to laser hair removal in the past were firstly pain, and secondly, it was not safe if you had dark or tanned skin. However with the newer generation of diode lasers (which are the gold standard for laser hair removal worldwide), the treatments are more comfortable (some may say even painless), and also safe for dark skin types.

Previous lasers tended to use pulses which can give you a pain blast with every pulse. The new diode lasers however, perform hair removal in a much more gentle way. Hair removal through laser treatment occurs in a continuous sweeping motion, where a high energy beam of light goes through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle. The hair follicles are heated gently after which they will stop to produce any hair.

How safe is laser hair removal?

The removal of hair by lasers has been recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an effective and safe treatment. As the laser only destroys the ability for hair to grow and does not effect the surrounding skin tissues, it is generally deemed a very safe and popular way for removing hair.

How many sessions do I need for complete hair removal?

The number of treatments depends on the individual as hairs grows differently depending on your age, metabolism, hormones weight and several other factors. But as a guide about 4-6 treatments are required to achieve a permanent reduction of hair growth.

Several sessions are required because hair grows in different stages. About 85% of your hair will be in the active growth stage. This stage lasts several years and your hair is rich in melanin. Melanin is essential for good hair removal.

For which parts of the body is laser hair treatment most suitable?

Hair removal can be performed on almost any part of the body. However, most people use this treatment for their legs, underarms, arms and the upper lip area.

Which laser hair removal method is used?

We recommend using the Soprano XL that uses a unique IN-MotionT technology which treats in a continuous sweeping motion. It is an effective, pain free and comfortable treatment that can treat hair on any part of the body.

Get rid of your unwanted hair with pain free hair removal in Singapore. You can find Dr Isabelle Yeoh at IYAC Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Clinic at Camden Medical Centre in Singapore. Website: http://www.iyac.com.sg