This article is a translation of the original French article “épilation laser: est-Ce VRAIMENT doulourEUX ?” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
What happens during laser hair removal?
A laser hair removal session at Innerskin is a personalised process that begins with an in-depth consultation to assess your suitability for the treatment and select the technology best suited to your specific needs. Following this assessment, your laser hair removal journey can begin, always with respect for your wellbeing and the health of your skin.
Here are the key steps of the procedure:
- Skin preparation: The target area is carefully cleansed and marked out to ensure optimal treatment precision.
- Laser application: The laser is carefully directed over the marked areas, emitting targeted pulses to destroy the hair follicles without damaging the surrounding tissue.
- Post-laser care: After the session, a soothing cream is applied to calm the skin and ease any sensation of heat or redness.
Before your session, it is essential to avoid tanning, waxing and tweezing to guarantee the safety and effectiveness of the treatment. It is recommended to shave the area to be treated the day before your appointment.
After the treatment, protect your skin from the sun and avoid hot baths or saunas for a few days. Our experts will give you tailored advice on caring for your skin before and after each session, ensuring a comfortable experience and satisfying results.
Precautions to reduce the pain of laser hair removal
Using anaesthetic creams is a common preparatory step to ease the uncomfortable sensations associated with the treatment. These creams, applied ahead of laser hair removal sessions, work by numbing the target area, thereby reducing the perception of the heat emitted by the laser. Although this method is effective, it requires additional preparation and can prove restrictive for those looking for a simpler, more straightforward experience.
However, at Innerskin, we have taken a further step towards our clients' comfort by integrating the Clarity II pulsed cold-air system into our laser hair removal treatments. This advanced technology minimises the sensation of heat, making sessions almost painless, without the need to apply an anaesthetic cream beforehand. This innovation reflects our commitment to offering cutting-edge aesthetic treatments, combining effectiveness and comfort, for an optimal experience without the inconvenience of preparing and applying anaesthetic products.
At Innerskin, we simplify the process, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of laser hair removal with greater ease and peace of mind.
Key takeaway: is laser hair removal painful?
The sensation ranges from slight discomfort to very mild pain, often compared to the snap of a small elastic band, and can decrease over the sessions thanks to technological advances and pain-relief methods, notably the cold-air system built into the Clarity II laser.
If you are not yet sure about taking the plunge, at Innerskin we offer the first laser hair removal consultation free of charge in all our centres. You can take advantage of it directly via this link.
