Long-term reduction of unwanted hair.
Medical-Grade Hair Reduction
Laser hair removal in Melbourne offers a convenient way to reduce unwanted hair and move away from the ongoing cycle of shaving and waxing. At Collins Cosmetic Clinic, treatments are performed using medical-grade laser technology and tailored to your skin type, skin tone, hair characteristics and treatment area.
The treatment works by directing controlled laser energy towards pigment within the hair follicle, helping to reduce future hair growth. Because hair grows in cycles, a series of appointments is generally recommended for the best long-term result.
Common treatment areas include the face, underarms, bikini area, legs, chest and back. Your clinician will assess each treated area and select settings appropriate for your hair and skin. The number of sessions required will vary depending on hair density, hormonal influences and individual response.
Before treatment, it is important to avoid sun exposure, tanning and fake tan, as recently tanned skin may increase the risk of unwanted side effects. Mild redness or sensitivity may occur after treatment, and your clinician will provide personalised post-laser care instructions.
Treatments are performed by highly trained clinicians using a personalised and safety-focused approach. During your consultation, the team will assess whether treatment is suitable for you and explain preparation, aftercare and the likely course of treatment. You can also read general guidance from
Cancer Council Australia
.
For hair removal our approach is to provide a cost effective option with the:
We recognise there are now countless salons, spas and clinics offering laser hair removal often at extremely cheap prices and performed everywhere from shopping centres, hairdressers, nail salons and even in peoples garages. Chain clinics often use cheap hair removal as a marketing ploy to attract people then pressure and upsell them into more expensive treatments. This has all happened because there is no regulation in Victoria on laser hair removal, on the quality or safety of machines being used, where they can be used and any minimum requirement for the qualifications of those using these machines.
Many men and women dream of being hair free in certain areas, and until recently, a lasting solution has always seemed like an unlikely dream. Now though, with just 4-6 treatments, depending on your unique hair, we can help you avoid the skin irritation involved in shaving and waxing with permanent laser hair removal.
The most common areas women usually choose to treat with laser hair removal are the face, underarm, bikini line and legs. For men, it’s usually the back, shoulders, upper arms and chest.
Our cosmetic medical lasers work by concentrating light into the hair follicles, inhibiting their ability to grow. Thanks to modern technology, laser hair removal treatments specifically target the pigment in the hair follicle with minimal heating and potential damage to the skin around the hair follicle.
The lasers we use at our clinic are the highest medical grade, and yield the safest and most effective results. By choosing a reputable cosmetic medical laser treatment, you minimise your risk of skin burning and irritation, and thanks to their efficacy the best results can be obtained.
Laser hair removal works best on dark hair when contrasted against lighter skin, but we do have special lasers for those with darker skin.
Lasting hair removal is a dream for so many men and women, but that’s not the only benefit of this treatment. Our laser hair removal treatments yield:
It’s very important to avoid any sun exposure to the area before treatment and if you have a tan then treatment may need to be delayed as a tan increases the risk of skin reaction. Also ensure fake tan products are not on the area on the day of treatment.
Avoid waxing or plucking the area in the 2 weeks leading up to your treatment as it can make your hair harder for the laser to sense and target. For body areas you can exfoliate and shave the area within 48 hours of your treatment, but do not apply creams or moisturisers on the morning of treatment. With our lasers there is no need to shave the facial area before treatment.
Immediately after treatment we recommend a cold pack and then the application of a soothing cream such as a mild hydrocortisone cream or Centella. Mild redness and slight tenderness are expected straight after treatment and usually settles quickly but in some can last several days.
For a few days after treatment avoid saunas, steam rooms and anything that could cause excessive heating and sweating. Exercise is fine after laser treatment, however, use common sense and avoid too much friction in the treated area.
Avoid any sun on the treated area immediately after treatment, and essentially treat it like an area of sunburn and as such it will be more sensitive to sun exposure.
After 1-2 weeks sun exposure can occur however remember if the area becomes tanned then follow up laser treatments will have to be delayed until the tan resolves.
Before and after images are presented purely as a reference point of the results that can be achieved. Everyone is unique and outcomes will vary and realistic expectations need to be discussed on a case by case basis.
Got questions? Or ready to book in? Contact our experienced and friendly team to start your journey to healthy skin with us.
