FAQs

Lasers are very powerful machines - but are safe and effective in the hands of a fully trained and qualified practitioner.

Our staff are trained to the highest level available in all of our Laser Treatments. We only use the best quality medical-grade, UK manufactured Lasers.

Laser Hair Removal:
Your hair grows in different cycles - hair follicles go through resting and growing phases. For permanent hair reduction to be successfully achieved, the hair has to be treated during its growth stage, only follicles in the growth phase contain hair and are destroyed.
Resting hair follicles need to enter the growth phase before they can be effectively destroyed. The length and timing of the growth cycles are affected by numerous factors such as body area, hair density, thickness, ethnic origin, hormonal status and age.
For desired results to be achieved, it is necessary to undergo multiple treatments - this can vary for each individual. 6 to 8 sessions are usual - occasionally further sessions may be needed.

Laser Tattoo Removal:
Unlike most other Laser Tattoo Removal Machines - our ND Yag Laser removes all tattoo colours.
Since all tattoos are not the same in terms of colour, depth of ink deposition as well as their chemical composition some may respond differently.
Black, red dark orange and dark blue tattoos will typically respond better to treatment with laser. However Brown, purple, green, light orange, neon and light blue colours are harder to remove and may require more sessions.

Laser Skin Treatment:
The number of sessions required will depend on which treatment you are having and your unique requirements. Our Laser Specialist will be able to advise you during your consultation.

A patch test is performed on a small area to ensure that you are suitable for treatment prior to your appointment. It must be performed at least 48 hours prior to your treatment.

No - unfortunately it is not possible for any IPL or Laser system to remove hair from tattooed areas. We can remove the surrounding hair but cannot treat directly over your tattoos.

The Super Hair Removal system we use is much more tolerable than traditional IPL and Laser - it is often described as pulses of deep heat rather than pain.

Our AW3 Super Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation system, has been pioneered and developed with Crystal Freeze® technology, making the treatment much more comfortable and decreasing pain up to 70%.

All Laser Tattoo Removal systems can cause minor discomfort - this varies from client to client as your individual skin type is a fundamental affecting factor, as well as your personal pain tolerance.

Discomfort is minimal. No anaesthetics are required, and most clients report that the sensation is similar to snapping a rubber band on the skin.

No - we need to see where the hair growth is at your consultation. If we need to remove any for the patch test - we will do this in the clinic for you.

Our Laser Specialist will also provide you with pre-treatment advice should you need to shave the area before your appointment.

A high SPF 30+ should be applied when outside for at least 4 weeks before and after treatment. Excessive exposure can cause hypo or hyper pigmentation of the skin.

• Do not use sun‐beds.

• Do not sun bathe.

• Do not use tanning cream.

No - all traces of tanning products must be removed from the treatment area before your laser session. This includes all fake tanning agents, gradual tanning moisturisers, oils and lotions. This is because fake tan acts as pigmentation on the skin - which could cause complications with your treatment.

Fake tan can be worn in between sessions but on the day of your treatment, your skin needs to be clear.

You can use self tan on other body areas - you just need to avoid your desired treatment area.

To remove fake tan properly, we advise:

• Using a tan eraser mitt or exfoliating pad on all areas of the body.

• Using an exfoliating scrub and moisturiser on your skin.

• Sitting in a hot bath.

• Paying attention to areas such as ankles and elbows where fake tan can settle.
  

No - you must wait a minimum of 48 hours before we can carry out your first treatment. This is to safely and responsibly ensure that you don’t have any adverse reaction to the treatment.

It is important that before receiving the AW3 IPL/Laser treatment you follow the recommended pre‐treatment guidelines for 30 days prior to the treatment.

Hair Removal

• Do not wax or thread hair from the treatment area.

• Do not have electrolysis on the area.

• Do not use depilatory creams on the treatment area.

• Do not bleach on the treatment area.

• Please shave the area to be treated the day before or on the day of treatment.

All Other Treatments

• Do not use sun‐beds.

• Do not sun bathe.

• Do not use tanning cream.

• For Thread Vein, DO NOT SMOKE for 4 hours before the treatment.

This depends on which treatment you are having - you will be advised during your consultation.

For Hair Removal:

• Do not wax or thread hair from the treatment area.

• Do not have electrolysis on the area.

• Do not use depilatory creams on the treatment area.

• Do not bleach on the treatment area.

• Please shave the area to be treated the day before or on the day of treatment.

After any AW3 IPL/Laser treatment, it is common for the area to feel slightly warm. It is also common to experience some redness, local swelling and mild tenderness. These symptoms may appear immediately or a few days after treatment.

• The use of 100 % Aloe Vera gel is recommended directly after treatment and for a further few days if necessary.

• An ice cold compress can be applied if the area feels hot or uncomfortable.

• A high SPF 30+ should be applied when outside for 4 weeks after treatment. Excessive exposure can cause hypo or hyper pigmentation of the skin.

For the next 48 hours (after all treatments):

• Avoid all heat treatments such as steam rooms, saunas, hot baths, hot showers and excessive exercise.

• Avoid all perfumed creams, soaps and lotions on the treatment area. Only use Aloe Vera gel.

• Do not touch, pick or scratch the area (after skin rejuvenation or facial thread veins).

• Except for Hair Removal, do not use any anti‐inflammatory products for 7 days.

NOTE: If you find the area treated is sensitive, continue the list above for the next week. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Hair Removal: 4-8 weeks between treatments (dependent on your hair growth cycle)

Skin Treatments: Minimum 3 weeks

Tattoo Removal: Minimum 6 weeks between treatments

Our machines offer industry-leading, medical-grade, UK manufactured technology from Allwhite Laser (AW3) - to provide safe, effective and reliable results for all skin types, tones, hair colours and tattoos.

We use an ND Yag Laser for Tattoo Removal, Pigmentation Removal & Carbon Laser Facials.

We have a state-of-the-art Super Hair Removal system (SHR) which is 10x Faster than IPL and is also used for many of our Laser Skin Rejuvenation Treatments.

Our machines offer super fast Laser Hair Removal - full legs can be treated in as little as 10 minutes! The exact appointment time will depend on which treatment you are having and your unique requirements - ask at your consultation for further details.