Expert Laser Hair Removal in Melbourne
For expert Laser Hair Removal treatments, head to Mayfair Rejuvenation Clinic in Williamstown.
All Laser Hair Removal treatments are performed by our dermal therapists and cosmetic nurses on our medical grade Candela laser.
Our experienced team will take the time to assess your skin type, explain the hair growth cycle & how laser works and put together a customised treatment plan to suit you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How does laser work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat.
Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects
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What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office.
You will wear safety eye wear to protect your eyes from the laser light.
Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handheld probe.
Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray.
A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.
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Does Laser hurt?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin.
This discomfort is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.
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How do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid plucking or hair waxing for 4 – 6 weeks prior to treatment.
If you have had a history of perioral herpes and are scheduled for facial hair treatment, prophylactic antiviral therapy may be prescribed.
Also, any hair should be shaved, and your skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried, removing any makeup, cream, or oils on its+ surface before laser treatment.
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What can I expect after treatment?
Patients should avoid sun exposure 4 – 6 weeks before and after treatment, and should apply sunblock (SPF 30) when going outdoors.
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Are there side effects?
Your risks are minimal. Side effects may include purpura (a laser bruise), redness, blistering, hyper pigmentation, hypo pigmentation, and swelling in the treated area these usually do not last more than a few days.
Permanent side affects, such as hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation or scarring, are rare.
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What precautions should I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, avoid sun exposure. In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
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How does the laser treatment work?
The laser creates a beam of high-intensity light that penetrates deep into skin tissue where it delivers a controlled amount of therapeutic heat.
Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD) technology protects the upper layers of your skin with a cooling burst of cryogen. Together, the long-pulse laser and DCD cooling offer optimal treatment with minimal side effects.
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What can I expect during treatment?
Treatment will take place in your practitioner’s office.
You will wear safety eye wear to protect your eyes from the laser light.
Your practitioner will guide the laser to the treatment areas with a small handheld probe.
Each laser pulse may be preceded and followed by a short pulse of cooling spray.
A treatment could take as little as a few minutes to as long as an hour, depending on the area and condition being treated.
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Is Laser Hair Removal Painful?
Some patients may feel a slight discomfort with the laser pulse, sometimes described as the snapping of a rubber band on the skin.
This discomfort is minimized by Candela’s DCD cooling. For some patients, a topical anesthetic may be used prior to treatment. Be sure to discuss this with your practitioner.
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How do I prepare for treatment?
Patients scheduled for hair removal should avoid plucking or hair waxing for 6 weeks prior to treatment.
Hair in the treatment area should be shaved 12 - 24 hours in advance.
Before your treatment, you should make sure your skin has been thoroughly cleansed and any makeup, fake tan, creams, or oils should be removed.
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What can I expect after treatment?
Patients should avoid sun exposure 4 – 6 weeks before and after treatment, and should apply sunblock (SPF 30+) when going outdoors.
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Are there side effects?
Laser Hair Removal has been proven to be very safe, however in some cases patients may experience some side effects. These may include purpura, bruising, redness, blistering, hyper pigmentation, hypo pigmentation, and swelling in the treated area. These typically do not last more than a few days.
Permanent side affects, such as hyper pigmentation or hypo pigmentation or scarring, are rare.
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What precautions should I take after treatment?
After laser treatment, avoid sun exposure. In the first few days after treatment, don’t scrub or rinse the treated areas with abrasive skin cleansers. Your practitioner may advise additional precautions.
