Miss. Elegance™ · Alkmaar
How does laser hair removal work? From preparation to results
“Finally, smooth, calm and beautifully cared-for skin”
During laser hair removal, light energy targets the pigment in the hair. This energy is converted into heat and travels through the hair towards the hair follicle. The aim is to target active hair follicles so that hair growth is significantly reduced over a course of treatments.
Effective laser hair removal is about much more than simply “using a laser”. Preparation, assessing the skin and hair, choosing the right settings, understanding hair-growth cycles and using the correct treatment intervals all determine how your treatment plan is built.
Preparation
Shave the treatment area correctly and prepare the skin properly before your appointment.
Treatment
Laser energy, carefully selected settings and powerful cooling work together during each session.
Progress
Newly active hair-growth phases are targeted during your following treatments.
BEFORE YOUR LASER TREATMENT
How to prepare for laser hair removal
Proper preparation helps ensure your treatment can be carried out carefully and effectively. The hair root needs to remain intact, while long hairs above the skin are not necessary. This is why the treatment area should be shaved, not waxed or epilated.
Shave beforehand
Shave the treatment area approximately 24 hours before your appointment, unless advised otherwise.
Do not wax or epilate
The hair needs to remain inside the follicle. Do not pull out the hairs during your course of laser treatments.
Arrive with clean skin
The treatment area should preferably be free from deodorant, body lotion, oils and other cosmetics.
Tell us about any changes
New medication, skin reactions, sun exposure or other relevant changes should be discussed before treatment.
DURING YOUR TREATMENT
What happens during laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal uses selective light energy. Pigment in the hair absorbs part of this energy and converts it into heat. The heat travels through the hair towards the follicle, where it targets the structures involved in new hair growth.
Your skin, hair thickness, pigmentation and treatment area are all taken into account when selecting the settings. This is why the device itself is only part of the process: the combination of technology, settings and professional assessment determines how the treatment is performed.
Assessing skin & hair
Your skin and existing hair growth are assessed before the treatment begins.
Delivering laser energy
The laser handpiece moves across the treatment area in a controlled manner while delivering energy.
Cooling the skin
Powerful contact cooling helps keep the skin cool during treatment and improves comfort.
4-wave technology
At Miss. Elegance™, we work with four wavelengths: 755, 808, 940 and 1064 nm.
ICE / TEC cooling
The cooled contact surface helps limit heat at skin level and makes the treatment more comfortable.
PREPARATION
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THE LASER TREATMENT ITSELF
THE RESULTS
Quality · Comfort · Visible Results
Laser Hair Removal in Alkmaar – How It Works
At Miss. Elegance™, laser hair removal is built up gradually and carefully. No rushing, but a comfortable treatment designed to leave your skin feeling progressively smoother, softer and calmer.
01
Preparation
Shave the treatment area 24 hours beforehand and arrive at your appointment with clean skin.
02
Getting Started
During your first appointment, your skin is assessed and the treatment settings are tailored using A.I. analysis.
03
Treatment
The laser precisely targets the hair follicle and its proteins. Controlled heat is used to treat the hair root with accuracy. You will feel virtually nothing during the treatment; the procedure is completely painless.
04
Results
Over the following 1 to 3 weeks, treated hairs begin to shed and regrowth becomes progressively finer. Your skin becomes visibly smoother.
RESULTS · REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
What can you expect from laser hair removal?
The aim of laser hair removal is a significant and long-lasting reduction in unwanted hair growth. How quickly and how much the hair is reduced varies from person to person.
Dark, pigmented hairs generally respond better than very light, white or grey hairs because sufficient pigment is needed for the treatment. Hair thickness, skin type, treatment area, hair-growth cycle and hormonal factors can also influence the results.
This is why we do not promise that everyone will be completely hair-free after exactly the same number of treatments. Your progress is assessed based on how your hair growth actually responds throughout the treatment course.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions about how laser hair removal works
How exactly does a hair removal laser work?
Light energy is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and converted into heat. This heat travels towards the hair follicle with the aim of targeting the structures involved in new hair growth.
Why do I need to shave before laser hair removal?
The hair inside the follicle is needed to absorb and conduct the energy, while long hairs above the skin are not necessary. This is why the treatment area should be shaved beforehand rather than waxed or epilated.
Why are multiple treatments necessary?
Not all hairs are in the same growth phase at the same time. Multiple treatment sessions are therefore needed to target different active hair-growth phases throughout the course.
When will I see results from laser hair removal?
Changes in hair growth develop progressively throughout your treatment course. How quickly these changes become visible varies depending on hair structure, treatment area and the individual. Results are therefore not assessed based on a single session.
Does laser hair removal work on blonde, grey or white hair?
Laser hair removal depends on sufficient pigment being present in the hair. Very light, white and grey hairs often contain too little pigment to absorb enough laser energy effectively.
Is laser hair removal permanent?
Laser hair removal is designed to provide long-lasting or permanent hair reduction, rather than guaranteeing that every individual hair will disappear forever. New or changing hair growth can occur later due to biological and hormonal factors, among other influences.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
The sensation varies depending on the individual, treatment area, hair thickness and settings used. Our technology features powerful contact cooling to help keep the skin cool and improve comfort during treatment.
MISS. ELEGANCE™ · ALKMAAR
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