Treatment: Laser Hair Removal

Soprano XL is quite simply the best laser hair removal available in Essex. Older laser hair removal systems e.g. IPL are painful and only work on dark hair and pale skin.

Soprano XL combines the best laser for hair removal, the 810nm diode, with an exclusive ‘in motion’ technology which works to cool the skin as the laser penetrates the hair. The result is a fast and painless treatment, which delivers highly effective results more safely than other lasers and usually in fewer treatments.

The technology is unique because it is the only laser currently available that can offer hair removal to every skin colour, and it’s virtually pain-free.

Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ Soprano XL is perfect for any area of the body – including more sensitive areas like the face, neck and bikini area.

Prior to any treatment you will have a full consultation with one of our specialist Aesthetic Nurses. A pre-treatment test patch will then be carried out so that the laser parameters are matched to your skin and hair type, ensuring no unexpected skin reactions occur during your full treatment.

The biggest reduction in body hair typically takes a maximum of six to eight sessions at 6-week intervals. The number of treatments required however can vary depending on hair density, hair colour, skin type, the area being treated and your personal hair growth. Hair growth itself is also dependant on a number of factors such as age, hormones, medication and your ethnic background.

Hair growth occurs in 4 stages: Early Anagen (early hair growth), Anagen (active hair growth) Catagen (regression) Telogen (resting, not growing). Laser treatment only affects hair follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment; At any one moment, 20% of hairs are resting or dormant. For this reason, the treatment must be repeated until all the hair follicles have passed through the growth phase.

Actively growing hairs that are treated cannot grow back. However, hair follicles that did not enter the active growth phase at the time of your treatment will still need to be treated. Maintenance treatment is therefore recommended if any new hairs appear. Patients experiencing hormonal changes may also require touch up treatments from time to time.

Laser hair removal is the most popular aesthetic procedure performed annually. Hair removal is one of the aesthetic medical industry’s most well-known and researched uses of lasers and the Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ treatment has provided safe and effective permanent hair reduction for thousands of patients worldwide. Because Pain-Free, Hair-Free™ utilises IN-MOTION™ and low-heat settings, the Soprano XL is able to provide a level of safety, unlike any other laser hair removal procedure.

• Your initial visit to The Aesthetic MediSpa begins with a no obligation consultation, which typically last for around 30 minutes.
• Our highly experienced Aesthetic Laser Specialist, will carry out your consultation.
• Your consultation will begin by listening to and understanding your concerns and requirements and discussing how best we can meet and exceed your expectations.
• The treatment, together with the benefits and any potential risks of the treatment will be discussed.
• You will have ample opportunity to ask questions during your consultation, which will be answered honestly and openly.
• There is no obligation to book the treatment with us after your consultation and you will not be rushed into making a decision.

• Prior to all Laser and IPL treatments a patch test is required before your first treatment and this can be carried out immediately after your consultation.
• A patch test is a skin test to ensure that the laser parameters are appropriate for your skin type.
• It is advised that you wait a minimum of 48 hours after your patch test prior to your first treatment.

• In order to obtain the best results from your treatment and minimise the risks of side effects, it is important to follow the advice given.
• You MUST avoid bleaching, plucking, waxing or threading the hair for 6 weeks prior to the treatment.
• You can use depilatory creams between your treatments however please do not use them in the week prior to your treatment.
• Please shave the area the day before or the morning before the treatment.
• Make-up, perfume or deodorant should be removed from the area to be treated prior to your appointment time.
• Jewellery near the area to be treated should be removed.
• Inform us if there has been any change in your medical history since your last visit.
• Actively tanned skin (i.e. sun or sun bed exposure within the last 2 weeks) should not be treated as this may result in hypopigmentation (white spots), which may not clear for several months. Darker skin types can retain a tan for several months – this can be treated with the Soprano XL.

• In order to obtain the best results from your treatment and minimise the risks of side effects, it is important to follow the advice given.
• Immediately after the treatment the area may be red and this may feel like mild sunburn.
• The application of cold compresses after the treatment or Aloe Vera Gel is recommended.
• Makeup can be applied immediately after treatment if required.
• Do not use saunas, steam rooms for 48 hours after the treatment.
• Sun exposure or sun beds should be avoided for several weeks after the treatment as this can increase the risk of hyper (increased) and hypo (decreased) pigmentation.
• A sunscreen (SPF 30) should be used on all exposed parts for four weeks after the treatment.
• Hair regrowth occurs at different rates on different areas of the body. New hair growth will not occur for at least 3 weeks after the treatment, however one to two weeks after the treatment, shedding of the treated hair may occur (this is NOT new hair growth).
• Do not use any other hair removal treatment methods (waxing, electrolysis, plucking and threading) that will disturb the hair follicle at the treatment area for 4-6 weeks after the treatment. Shaving, trimming or depilatories can be used between treatments.

• Laser Hair Removal requires a course of treatments carried out at specific time intervals. We therefore recommend that you book your next treatment several weeks in advance so we can provide you with the most convenient appointment time for you.
• A text reminder will also be sent to you 48 hours prior to your treatment date.
• Please inform our staff if you do not wish to receive reminder text messages.