Laser Treatments

Laser hair removal

Permanent Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal Price Match Guarantee

At Slievemore Clinic, we will match laser hair removal prices in other clinics. If you find a cheaper quote, we will beat it.

We use medical grade lasers and offer treatments carried out by a qualified practice nurse. Contact 01-2000500 for further details.

Offer available for month of April 2012 only

Why choose Slievemore Laser and Skincare Clinic?
1. Laser hair treatments are carried out in a medical clinic and treatments are carried out by medical professionals.
2. We use laser rather than IPL devices for laser hair removal.
3. If during your consultation, we feel your hair growth may be due to a medical condition e.g. Polycystic Ovarian syndrome, our staff can carry out relevant investigations to diagnose this condition. We can also advise you on the medical management of this condition.
4. Our laser hair removal prices are competitive. Click on to our brochure for further details.
5. We provide laser hair removal for men.
6. Our laser hair removal clinic is located in Stillorgan, Dublin. We offer late evening appointments and car parking facilities outside our clinic.

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Lasers work by producing pulsed light that is absorbed by the melanin, or colour, in a strand of hair. The laser heats the hair follicle destroying the hair at its root, without damaging any of the surrounding skin.
Forget about Waxing and Shaving FOREVER!

The 'gold standard' for laser hair removal is a Long Pulsed Alexandrite laser. For darker skin types, the Nd: YAG is the laser of choice. These lasers are higher powered medical lasers. We operate medical grade lasers in our clinic. We do not use IPL devices for laser hair removal. Using laser rather than IPL devices ensures a greater chance of permanent laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is safe and effective.

Is laser hair removal painful?
Laser hair removal treatment is best described as "the sensation of an elastic band " being flicked against your skin. Pain thresholds can vary from person to person but generally the treatment is very well tolerated. As a rule of thumb if you have very thick hair you tend to experience more discomfort.

However, the majority of patients tolerate laser hair removal very well. The Zimmer cooling system which is used in conjunction with our lasers during each treatment session means that the treatment is very well tolerated.

What is the difference between lasers and IPL devices?
The difference between lasers and Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the treatment of unwanted hairs is that laser is the gold standard for hair removal. (IPL is better suited to the treatment of pigmentation). At our laser centre, our laser hair removal system  or equipment is the Cynosure Elite laser device.

Who is suitable for laser hair removal treatments?
Everyone. Because we have two different devices for laser hair removal, this means that we can treat a variety of skin tones and hair colors.

What Areas of the Body Can Be Treated With Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal is safe enough to be used on the face, back, underarms, bikini line, legs and arms.
At Slievemore Laser and Skincare Clinic the most common laser hair treatments are as follows:
1. Laser hair removal for the face
2. Bikini laser hair removal
3. Underarm laser hair removal
4. Laser hair removal for men.

What is different about laser treatments at Slievemore Clinic?
Here at Slievemore Laser & Skincare Clinic all laser treatments are provided by our very experienced practice nurse rather than a therapist.

How many treatments are recommended?
Usually between six to eight treatment sessions spaced between four to eight weeks apart are required. Results may be seen sooner but a full package is recommended for permanent results. Some re-growth may occur which can be treated with periodic “touch-up” visits.

What should I expect after each treatment?
Your skin may appear red and feel hot. This is perfectly normal. There may be slight swelling around hair follicle. Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation may occur albeit rare. Delayed shedding may occur where your hair can take 2 weeks to fall out and during that time can appear to look as if it is growing. This is temporary and the hair will fall out after approximately 2 weeks.

What do we recommend prior to your treatment?

• Avoid sun exposure for 4 weeks before your treatment.
• Avoid applying fake tan for 1 week prior to your treatment.
• Do not pluck or wax area to be treated prior to your treatments.
• Shaving area prior to treatment is recommended in order to maximise effects from your treatment.

What Can I Expect With The Procedure?
Most people describe laser hair removal like a "light rubber band snap".

What are the risks?
Laser hair removal is quick, safe and effective. It is important to attend a medical professional and competent practitioner. Your practitioner will discuss potential risks with you at your initial consultation. Laser hair removal side effects are rare if you have a patch test prior to your treatment and adhere to the pre procedure and post procedure advice given.

How Do I Get Started?
Schedule a consultation with cosmeticdoctor.ie based at Slievemore Laser and Skincare Clinic, Stillorgan. You can schedule an appointment by calling our offices on 2000500 to book into our dedicated Laser Hair Removal Clinic or submitting an appointment request through our website.

For Further details about Laser hair Removal cost click onto our brochure under Price List.