What is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal uses concentrated light beams to target and destroy hair follicles. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the light, which damages the follicle enough to inhibit future hair growth. This process is designed to selectively target dark, coarse hairs while leaving the surrounding skin unharmed. At Beverley Laser Studio, we use industry-leading Ellipse IPL laser treatments, whose enhanced technology provides increased effectiveness and comfort.

How the Ellipse treatment works

A thin layer of gel (similar to ultrasound gel) is applied to your skin before treatment to ensure the maximum amount of light enters the skin. The Ellipse applicator is pressed against the chosen skin area and a carefully controlled pulse of visible light is released. Potentially harmful wavelengths and wavelengths that only heat up water in the skin are removed using patented Ellipse Dual Mode Filtering. The remaining light is absorbed by pigment (melanin) in your hair. Melanin converts the light into heat, which travels down the hair and heats the hair matrix, to greatly reduce future hair growth. 

What to expect 

Here are some key things to be aware of before and after your appointment:

• Avoid the sun and sun-beds: avoid all types of sun exposure before and after treatment for a minimum of 30 days to minimise the risk of complications.
• Avoid waxing or plucking: waxing and plucking remove the hair root, which is necessary for the laser to effectively target the follicle. Instead, ensure the area to be treated is shaved.
• What about my modesty? Depending on the area we’re treating, you may need to remove some of your clothing. But don’t worry, we ensure you feel safe and comfortable throughout your appointment, covering your modesty as needed!

• Will it hurt? The treatment sensation varies from person to person, but it’s rare for our clients to experience pain. Some describe the sensation as like the twang of an elastic band, which lasts seconds. This is normal, but we continue to assess this throughout the appointment and can make adjustments if needed.