Laser hair removal has many benefits when compared to traditional methods like waxing, threading, depilatory creams, and electrolysis. Most importantly, it helps to destroy the hair follicles permanently making the chances of the hair growing back nil. It is a permanent, painless and cost-effective solution for the reduction of unwanted hair. The other methods are time-consuming, painful, inconvenient and expensive as they offer temporary results. Above all, most of them involve the risk of infections, burns, cuts and ingrown hair.

At Oliva, an expert dermatologist will perform LHR treatment in our state-of-the-art clinic using the latest and safest laser technology. She will customise the laser fluency and frequency based on your hair growth, thickness, and colour, and skin type. During the procedure, she will use a hand-held laser device to deliver an intense but gentle burst of energy to the target area. The therapeutic heat then safely and effectively targets the melanin present in the hair follicles to reduce unwanted hair growth. Since doctors at Oliva, follow strict protocols while performing the procedure, you can rest assured about attaining effective results and experiencing minimal side-effects.

Multiple treatments are required to achieve optimal results as our hair grows in three stages:

• Anagen (the growth stage). Hair is thickest and darkest, so laser treatments are the most effective for hair in this stage.
• Catagen (the transitional phase). The hair begins to loosen from its follicle.
• Telogen (the shedding stage). The hair falls out to make room for new growth.

You’ll need to undergo a few treatment sessions, at an interval of six weeks, to permanently reduce the unwanted hair across all stages. The number of sessions also depends on the severity of hair growth, hair type and the underlying cause.