Laser Hair Removal vs. Waxing

Dynamic Pulse Control™ (DPC) technology is a powerful light-based technology that effectively targets the hair follicle without harming any other parts of the skin. During the treatment, the heat energy denatures the melanin in the hair follicle, as a result that follicle cannot grow new hair.

Immediately, two weeks following the first treatment you will begin to see results and significantly less hair will grow back, additionally with each treatment the amount of hair regrowth will decrease.

The typical regimen is 6-10 treatment sessions, spaced 4-12 weeks apart. Treatment time depends on the area treated. The average treatment takes about half an hour.

About 20-25% of human hair follicles on the body are in the active growth phase at any given time. This is the percentage of hair follicles that can be destroyed in a single treatment session. ln order to eliminate almost 70% of the hair, treatments should be repeated until the desired result is achieved.

Yes, you’ll need to avoid/do the following:

1. Discontinue Accutane 6 months prior to treatment

2. Discontinue use of Retinoic Acid products 2 weeks prior to treatment

3. Avoid sun exposure, or the use of tanning beds for 4-8 weeks (dependant on the skin type of Patient), and self-tanners for at least 4 weeks, prior and/or in between laser treatments

4. Report all skin diseases, viruses, infections, cold sores, eczema or allergies to your laser technician

5. Do not exfoliate, use glycolic acid, benzyl peroxide or any other skin irritants one week prior to treatment

6. Avoid Microdermabrasion’s, or peels for two weeks prior to treatment

7. If the skin is red, irritated or sunburned, the laser treatment must be rescheduled

8. Report all medication taken within two weeks of the treatment

9. Avoid depilating for at least 6 weeks prior to your first treatment. Do not depilate with: waxing, sugaring, plucking, threading or hair removal creams before and/or in between laser treatments.

   Shaving is permitted and recommended

10. Discontinue using bleaching creams for 2 weeks prior to treatment and perfumed products (eg. Aromatherapy oils/Essential oils) for 48 hours before treatment

11. Do not use sun blocking creams within 12 hours of scheduled treatments. Consider wearing protective clothing, cotton gloves for driving, or a hat to protect facial areas

12. Avoid swimming in strong chlorinated water immediately before a laser session

SharpLight's pulsed-light treatments are non-invasive and 100% safe. During the procedure, there may be a slight 1-2 second, momentary tingling sensation that may be felt, but no pain. The treatments leave you with zero downtime so you can get them done during your errands or lunch hour and be back to your daily routine.

Here is a step-by-step process of how laser hair removal works:

Step 1: Consultation

Before beginning the laser hair removal process, you will have a consultation with one of our certified laser technicians. During this consultation, we will assess your skin and hair type to determine the most effective laser settings for your unique needs.

Step 2: Preparation

On the day of your treatment, we will ask you to shave the area to be treated to ensure that the laser energy can penetrate the hair follicle effectively. Don’t worry, if you miss a spot, we have disposable razors handy as well. Prior to the laser application, you will be provided with protective eyewear to shield your eyes from the laser light.

Step 3: Treatment

Your technician will use a handheld laser device to target the hair follicles. The laser emits a highly concentrated beam of light, which is absorbed by the melanin in the hair follicle. This heat destroys the follicle and prevents future hair growth.

Step 4: Aftercare

After the laser hair removal treatment, we will apply a cooling gel to soothe the skin and reduce redness or irritation, and SPF where necessary. You should avoid sun exposure and strenuous activities for a few days following the treatment.

Step 5: Follow-up sessions

Laser hair removal is most effective when performed in a series of sessions, usually spaced a few weeks apart. This allows the hair follicles to enter the growth phase when they are most susceptible to the laser energy. Your laser technician will help determine the timeline that is best suited for you.

By following this step-by-step process, Nüd Sugaring + Laser Studio in Leduc can provide safe and effective laser hair removal services.

Temporary side effects may include redness, swelling, or mild discomfort immediately after the procedure. These usually subside within a day or two. Adhering to aftercare guidelines can minimize potential side effects.

Yes, you must be 18 years of age or older. Because hormones fluctuate so rapidly, laser hair treatment may yield only temporary results during the early teenage years.

Yes! We can treat over dermal fillers. Fillers are injected into the sub-dermis or muscle, and laser light therapy does not reach that deep. The fillers are not affected. However, a 2 week waiting period after fillers are injected is important as the site of the injection would need to heal.

Our laser hair removal treatments can be performed on skin types 1-5. We cannot treat a skin type 6 because light-based therapy treatments are based on selective photothermolysis. In this case, the light is always attracted to the melanin pigment in the hair follicle, and with our skin type 6 clients, the light would essentially be attracted to both their hair follicles, and their skin. Most of the time, this would result in a burn, and therefore we avoid treating skin type 6’s for their safety.

Laser hair removal is considered a long-term solution that can lead to a significant reduction in hair growth. We are able to permanently treat “Active Follicles” and not “Dormant Follicles”, which may become active throughout life due to hormones, medications, stress, weather changes, medical conditions, etc. Maintenance sessions may be needed over time to address any regrowth, but the frequency often decreases significantly compared to the initial treatment phase.

YES! We love to see your littles. We just ask that if they are busy bodies to keep them in their carriers where possible, and they are welcome to cozy up on our couch on their iPads if they are old enough to be trusted alone. We are here to support you however we can so that you can attend your appointments when childcare isn’t an option!

During your consultation, we will go over all contraindications together to be sure we don’t miss anything that might not make you a candidate for laser treatments. When in doubt, check in with your family doctor to see if IPL/laser hair removal is right for you!

Absolute contraindications:

• Pacemaker/Defibrillator (internal/external)

• Metal plates, or pins in the treatment area

• Implants in the treatment area (metal, silicone, bio-alcamid or any material)

• Skin cancer (past/present)

• Other cancer types (present)

• Precancerous lesions

• Heart disease/heart failure

• Pregnancy: Current + 3 months post

• During breast feeding

• Topical use of Hydroquinone, acids, bleaching agents, Retin A, etc. at the treatment site during the preceding 14 days

• Immune depressants consumption

• Photosensitizing medications/herbs consumption

• HIV

• Other immunosuppressive conditions

• White, gray, platinum, light auburn, vellus hair

• Light induced/heat-induced diseases (lupus, porphyria, epilepsy, and others)

• Active Herpes Simplex infection

• Skin diseases (past/present) such as: Psoriasis, Dermatitis, Vitiligo, and others located at the treatment site

• Active rosacea and/or acne

• Keloid scars

• Fragile, dry, or sensitive skin

• Consumption of retinoids (roaccutane, isotretinoins, and others) during the previous 6 months (topical and/or oral)

• Steroids consumption (for example: cortisone)

• Bleedings, Hemorrhages

• Tanned skin in the last 4 weeks for skin types 1-3 and in the last 8 weeks for skin types 4+ (sun/artificial tanning/tanning lotions)

• Tattoo/makeup tattoo in the treated area

• Fertility treatments

Relative contraindications:

• Any general non-balanced health problems

• Non-skin cancer (past)

• Hormonal changes

• Hormonal imbalance

• Blood pressure problem

• Coagulation problems + anticoagulants/pro-coagulants consumption

• Liver and kidney diseases

• Arthritis

• Tendency to develop active Herpes Simplex infection (prophylactic can be considered with your physician)

• Endocrine diseases (diabetes, polycystic ovaries for HR)

• Menstrual cycle irregularities

• Antibiotics consumption during the previous 3 weeks

• Consumption of antidepressant/antipsychotic medications

• Anemia

• Fractures

• Respiratory problems/diseases

• Epilepsy

• Connective and muscular diseases

• All types of surgical treatments performed during the 2 previous months

• Deep/moderate chemical peel during the previous 3 months