Laser Hair Removal CALGARY

#1 Calgary Laser Hair Removal

These European manufactured machines are the most powerful and well-built lasers on the market today. Fotona’s technologies are used by top universities and medical research centers around the world and have over 50 years of research behind them. Quanta Lasers is one of the worldwide leaders in manufacturing laser technology for industrial, medical and restoration since 1985.

These medical grade lasers offer fast, comfortable, and very effective hair removal and the ND:Yag laser is safe for ALL skin types.

We are so confident that you will find our laser to be the most effective and comfortable, we offer FREE test spot treatments on the area of your choice.

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These laser treatment sessions are then repeated (on average) 7-12 times, at 4-8 week intervals, to target the attached hairs at each growth cycle (the Anagen hair growth phase), until most of the hair follicles have been destroyed.

After several treatments, patients can expect a significant reduction (80-95%) in the thickness and amount of hair. Any hair that is left is typically lighter colored and fine. The hair that was beneath the surface of the skin no longer has a follicle and your body will eject it over the next 2-3 weeks after the treatment. It may look like growing hair, but simply exfoliate or continue shaving until the dead hair has all fallen out.

The technician will use cold packs and a Cryo air cooling machine to make the procedure more comfortable. You will feel a warm, prickly feeling as the laser delivers the energy into the hair follicles. This sensation is usually very tolerable.

Afterward, your skin may look slightly red and have small, red bumps where the follicles are, which is completely normal. Many clients have no noticeable effects afterward. The redness and bumps will fade over the next few hours. Cold packs and an over-the-counter Cortisone cream can help as well if needed. Avoid hot showers, hot tubs, saunas, or any sweat on the treated area  for 24 hours post-treatment, or until the redness and bumps have completely disappeared.

The hair that was beneath the surface of the skin no longer has a follicle and your body will slowly eject it approx. 2-3 weeks after the treatment. It may look like growing hair, but simply exfoliate or continue shaving until the dead hair has all fallen out.

For more information, see our recent article, Myths About Laser Hair Removal.

DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL HURT?

Some laser devices can definitely cause a considerable amount of pain, but our Fotona ND:Yag and Quanta Alexandrite use new, advanced technology to fractionate (split up or sprinkle) the laser’s heat. We go over the area several times with the laser, until the energy accumulates in the follicles to get the desired result (tiny sparks from the hair follicles). Because we don’t pulse the laser’s energy all at once like other machines, the pain level is significantly reduced. The technician will also use cold packs/cold rollers and a Cryo air cooling machine (which blows freezing cold air next to the laser beam) to make the procedure even more comfortable.

You will feel a warm, light prickly feeling as the laser delivers the energy into the hair follicles. This sensation is usually completely tolerable and we get fantastic feedback from our clients, especially those who have received laser hair removal in the past with different machines.

IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL ACTUALLY PERMANENT?

A good quality, medical grade, well-maintained laser and proper settings should permanently reduce the amount of hair growth.

Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for cheaper, older, poorly maintained machines and some older IPL’s. Knowing the proper settings is also extremely important to the outcome of the treatments and not all technicians are adequately trained or experienced.

Many areas of the body can absolutely experience permanent hair reduction, but it will always be to varying degrees, depending on how good of a candidate you are.  Most clients who have dark hair will eventually reach approximately an 85-95% decrease that is permanent, although some clients may want touch-up treatments from time to time on the handful of hairs left over. The hair will grow in patchy, more fine and thin after each hair removal treatment.

There are some rare instances where the body creates brand new follicles after the have been destroyed, but this is typically due to hormone imbalances and typically occurs only on the chin for women and on the back for men.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM LASER HAIR REMOVAL?

  LASER PRICING EXAMPLES

Laser hair removal sessions typically require an average of 8-12 sessions for 95% hair reduction. Sessions are performed at approx. 5 week intervals for the face and 7-8 week intervals for the body.

Prices are per session. Further pricing discounts for combination treatments and packages are available during a complimentary consultation. Pricing for all other areas is also available.

Underarms    $85

Upper Lip      $55

Bikini              $180

Brazilian        $255

Half Legs      $255

Full back and shoulders (Men)     $455

             FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHY DID A FRIEND OF MINE ONLY NEED 2-3 LASER TREATMENTS, BUT I REQUIRE MANY MORE?

Everyone has a different amount of hair. While we have seen a handful of clients lucky enough to complete their hair removal in under 5 sessions, this is very rare and should never be expected. These clients has very little hair to begin with. Most clients will require an average of 8-12 sessions, with some clients who have very dense hair and more than one hair per follicle may require more than 12. As long as the hair is shedding within 2-3 weeks after every treatment, you can be confident that your treatment is effective and you will simply need to complete more sessions until most of the hair is reduced.

DOES LASER WORK ON BLONDES?

While most types of lasers cannot remove light brown or medium/dark blonde hair, the Quanta Alexandrite has proven to be very effective in removing medium to dark blonde hair for most of our blonde clients. Many of our blonde clients have been able to remove approx. 75% of the hair on the areas of the body where hair grows darker and thicker, such as Brazilian, Underarms and Lower legs. We always suggest a test spot with the laser to ensure that the treatment will work for you before purchasing treatments. Red haired clients have been able to experience similar results.  Unfortunately, there is currently no technology which can remove light blonde or white hair.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I BECOME PREGNANT? WILL ALL OF THE REMOVED HAIR RETURN?

Whether you are in the middle of laser sessions or have completed the full course of laser treatments before pregnancy, don’t worry! Your hormones will likely not regrow all of the treated hair, as long as your treatments were done with a quality laser. It is likely that you may need a touch up session after your baby is born, only because it is physically impossible to remove 100% of your hair follicles with laser. Some of the dormant follicles may start producing some hairs due to your hormone levels changing after you have given birth, but by no means will you undo all of the laser sessions you had prior to pregnancy. Our clients who have been through the experience reported that it felt like the body hair had “come back” during their pregnancy, but then it all shed out and returned to its pre-pregnancy state after the birth. The same thing happens with the hair on our heads, as we stop shedding hair during pregnancy and then the shedding process resumes a few months after baby is born. We recommend that women should wait to begin their touch-up treatments until hormones levels have returned to normal.

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“This place is a hidden gem! I did my research before going for laser hair removal and all of their reviews were outstanding. It was not a lie! These ladies are fantastic, professional, and they know their stuff! I always feel comfortable in their space and love chatting with these ladies every time I go in. I now go to them for a wide range of services and have sent many family and friends to them as well who are all equally satisfied. Can’t go wrong with these ladies :)”

Tanya, Calgary, AB