Laser Hair Removal

Laser hair removal is one of the most popular treatment procedures in modern aesthetic dermatology. Long-standing experience and clinical tests prove the high efficiency of this remedy.

The Syneron Candela GentleLase Pro U laser used in the Clinic “BALTIC DERMATOLOGY” ensures effective hair removal and marks the golden standard in laser epilation.

Benefits of laser hair removal

 Choosing laser hair removal over other techniques has many advantages.

• Results are permanent (for 90 percent of patients) or long lasting.
• Hair is precisely targeted. Procedure uses pulsed laser energy to remove unwanted hair from a targeted area, while leaving surrounding skin unharmed.
• Treatments are quick, so you will save time. Laser hair removal treatments are quicker than you might expect. For example, it only takes 20 minutes to perform a treatment on the underarm and brazilian area. Laser hair removal eliminates the need to shave daily.
• You will save money in the long run. With the permanent reduction of hair, you no longer need to purchase endless razors, shaving cream, depilatory creams, and you will no longer need to have monthly waxing appointments. The cost of laser hair removal has decreased as the cost of waxing has increased. The results are far superior to waxing and the cost, over time, is much less.
• You can eliminate and prevent ingrown hairs. Laser hair removal is simply the best option and the only solution to prevent and eliminate ingrown hairs. It is also a great option for those who have sensitive skin and experience skin irritation from shaving and waxing.

Which areas can be treated by laser

Common areas on which laser hair removal is performed are the upper lip, chin, neck, chest, underarms, hands, back, bikini line and legs.

How many procedures should be performed?

The average patient requires 3 to 6 treatments, at 4 to 8 week intervals, to achieve maximum result. Hair falls out after the 1st procedure, their amount decreases for a long time, and those hairs that still grow become thinner, less visible and cause less severe skin problems.

Is this procedure painful?

Each laser pulse will bring you a feeling of mild tingling and warmth. The newly developed integrated cooling system ensures additional skin protection during the procedures. It cools the upper skin layers just before the laser pulse is emitted. Owing to this feature of the laser system, no contact cooling or cooling gels are required.

What should you know before performing the procedure?

• Avoid active sunshine at least 3 weeks before the procedure, or use sun-screen creams with spf values higher than 30; do not use any self-tanning creams.
• Avoid self-tanning lotions for 2 weeks prior to your procedure.
• Do not perform plucking or waxing 2 – 4 weeks before the procedure. All other hair removal methods when the hair root is preserved, e.g. Shaving and cutting, are permissible.
• Do not apply any irritating compounds such as glycolic acid or retinoid to the skin 1 week before the procedure.
• In the case of perioral viral herpes, antiviral therapy will be prescribed if the procedure is to be performed on the facial area.
• The procedure will not be performed if you are pregnant. Nursing mothers are allowed to undergo the procedure.

 After the procedure is completed, the doctor will explain how the skin should be taken care of at home.

The procedures are performed by the qualified doctors and nurses of Baltic Dermatology clinic.