Treatments
Laser and electrolysis: better together
Laser clears a lot of hair quickly. Electrolysis clears the hairs laser cannot see. Used in the right order, together they give you the most thorough route to smoother, longer-lasting results.
Why laser does not finish the job
Laser hair removal targets pigment, so it works beautifully on dark hair and far less well on fair, grey, red and very fine hair. Over a course, laser also leaves a scatter of survivors: hairs that were in the wrong growth phase on treatment day, or that were never dark enough to absorb the energy. For many people that scatter is enough to keep them shaving.
Why electrolysis is the natural finish
Electrolysis destroys each follicle directly with a fine probe and a precise current, regardless of the hair’s colour. It is slower per hair, which is why it is not the first choice for a full leg, but on the small number of hairs left after laser it is exactly right. Treated follicles usually stop producing hair, although some need more than one treatment.
How we plan a combined course
- Consultation and patch test. We look at the area, the hair and your history, and decide whether laser is worth starting with.
- Laser course. Typically 8 to 12 sessions, spaced to the growth cycle of the area, clearing the dense, dark growth.
- Review. Once laser has done what it can, we assess what remains.
- Electrolysis finish. Regular short sessions to treat the remaining hairs, with maintenance if needed, particularly where a hormonal driver continues.
Some clients start with electrolysis alone, particularly for a small facial area or fair hair. Some never need laser. The plan follows the hair, not the other way round.
Electrolysis after laser elsewhere
If you have had laser at another clinic and are left with hairs that will not clear, you are very welcome. Bring what you know about your course and we will plan the finish.
Frequently asked questions
Can I have both in the same appointment?
Usually not on the same area on the same day, because the skin needs to settle between the two. We schedule them around each other.
Is the combination more expensive?
It is often less expensive overall than continuing laser sessions on hairs laser will never clear. We will be honest about the numbers at your consultation.
Which should I start with?
It depends on the hair. Dense and dark: laser first. Sparse, fair or fine: electrolysis from the start.
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