Laser Hair Removal

Laser is a form of light treatment. A laser system delivers a wavelength of light. The powerful burst of light to the hair causes damage to the hair follicle, as the melanin (dark pigment) absorbs the light and heats the hair, thereby removing the possibility of regrowth in that particular follicle. The darker the hair, the more it will absorb the laser, so the more it will heat up and damage the follicle.

The Alexandrite Laser System has a wavelength of 755 nm with a range of fluence between 6 and 8 J/cm², with a spot size of 20 mm in diameter and frequency up to 10 Hz. The alexandrite laser is equipped with a special handpiece (Moveo) with an integrated cooling system. After applying a transparent gel or oil, the Moveo handpiece slides across the skin in a series of continuous circular or linear movements, aiming to pass several times over the same area. The repeated passes over small areas cause gradual heating of the vital parts of the hair leading to its destruction in a way that is painless for the patient.

In order to be permanent the hair needs to be in the anagen (first stage) of growth as it is still attached to the root which allows the connection for the damage to the blood supply of that particular hair to take place permanently. This is the reason for the need for repeat treatments to catch all the hairs in this stage. A course of laser treatments is usually required at 4 – 10 weekly intervals to follow the hair growth cycle.

Following an initial discussion with our laser practitioner to clearly establish your expectations, we will check your medical history with you to ensure there are no reasons for you not have the treatment. We will ask you to sign a consent form to confirm that you have understood the potential benefits and risks associated with this treatment.

With your well-being in mind, we will always perform a patch test (an laser treatment on a very small area of your skin) prior to a full treatment, to rule out any sensitivities or adverse effects you may have in response to the treatment. Following this, we can then book a convenient time for you to return for your next and full session, normally with 48 hours.

In the past, certain laser hair removal treatments were considerably painful – this is certainly not the case with the modern equipment we use today.

The Moveo comprises a contact cooling system integrated into handpiece which guarantees maximum patient comfort. The Moveo method consists of repeated passages on small areas, inducing a gradual heating of the vital parts of the hair and leading to their destruction in a way that most patients describe as virtually pain free.

YES – in the hands of a fully qualified technician and if the correct safety procedures are followed. We will provide you with specialist safety eyewear, which you must wear during the treatment.

You should not have Laser treatment if: you have been in the sun one month prior to treatment, you are pregnant, you have any sensitivity to light-based treatments, you have an active infection in the specific area, you have used the drug ‘Isotretinoin’ in the last year, or if you have taken St John’s Wort in the past three months. Certain medications can not be taken during treatment. For further information, we can email you a pre-care treatment sheet with further information on contraindications.

Moveo treats all Photo-types from fair skin to dark skin, including Skin Type 6 (black skin). The great thing about the machine is that also has the nd:YAG Laser option which is renowned for treating skin types IV – VI.

Traditionally laser hair removal has only suitable for the treatment of hair removal on fair skin as darker skin contains far more of the same pigment that can be targeted and damaged by this wavelength.

DEKA Laser has overcome this issue through the development of Moveo technology. Now all skin types of all colour may be treated safely and effectively.

Moveo utilizes an Alexandrite wavelength that successfully targets and treats even fine, light brown hair.

However, even with this great machine we still have some restrictions that all lasers have – no laser will treat white, red, grey or blonde hair. The hair does have to have some melanin (pigment) to it, so it can’t work on white, very blonde, or red hair. But if it has slight pigment i.e dark blonde, red-brown- then this machine will pick it up and should get results.

If the hair is vellus (very fine and fluffy) then again no laser can really work on that but if is fine to medium then we can achieve some great results

With white, grey and blonde, lighter hair we recommend Electrolysis at The Tao Beauty Salon, read more here.

Although there is a dramatic reduction of unwanted hair, it is likely that a few hair follicles will not be completely destroyed by light treatment. Many people will experience some hair growth within a year, but this will only be the odd hair here or there and will be quite insignificant compared to the original density of the hair prior to any laser treatment. Many of our clients are over the moon with the results!

Due to hormonal activity in younger people or people with PCOS more sessions may be required.

Bare UK are happy to answer any further queries you may have about laser hair removal in Oxford.