Hair removal treatments are for individuals who want to permanently reduce unwanted hair on their face or body because they’re tired of the conventional methods that only yield temporary results.

For safety reasons, you may not be able to get diode laser hair removal if you have/are:

• Previous problems with laser therapy

• A history of keloid scarring

• Active infection or history of herpes simplex in the treatment area

• Use of depilatories or other hair removal treatments, such as waxing, plucking, or electrolysis, within 6 weeks prior to treatment

• Hypersensitivity to hydroquinone or other bleaching agents

• Use of oral Accutane within 6 weeks prior to treatment

Most patients receive 6-11 treatments per area. The exact number will depend on each individual person’s skin type, hair color and texture, and the area being treated.

Treatments are done 4-8 weeks apart for diode laser hair removal. Because hair grows in three stages, you want to try your best to avoid missing a session.

Make sure your skin is clean and shaved (minimum 12 hours before the treatment. We charge $50 for shaving, unless being ask otherwise). Do not apply any lotions, creams or makeup (if you’re getting a treatment on your face) before your session, and stop using any products that might irritate your skin 2-3 days before. Remove all jewelry around the area being treated. You should also avoid tanning before your treatment.

You’ll feel some heat in the area, but this will only last a short while, thanks to the real-time cooling system that kicks in right away to help minimize discomfort.

For diode laser hair removal, it depends on which mode of operation your treatment provider is using. If your technician is using PULSE mode, it will feel like a light snap of an elastic band against your skin. If they’re using SLIDE mode, it will feel like a series of light snaps as they glide the applicator continuously across the treatment area.

The applicator has a built-in cooling feature to make the treatment as comfortable as possible, but you might feel a bit of discomfort if you’re treating a more sensitive area, like along the bikini line. If you find it too uncomfortable, let your treatment provider know and they can adjust the settings accordingly.

You may feel like you have a slight sunburn around the treatment area, but this should go away after 1-2 days at the very most. You can use a cool compress to cool the area if need be. You may also see some hairs fall out more easily in the days following your treatment—this is perfectly normal. Some patients may also experience what appears to be a rash accompanied by some mild itching. This is also normal—it’s just the skin’s response to the energy. The redness and itching will subside over a few days. Cool compresses or antibiotic ointment can help speed up the healing process.

It depends on how your hair grows. Some people may see longer-lasting hair removal, while others who see sporadic hair growth in the area may need a touch-up treatment to maintain the results.

There is no downtime. You can return to your daily schedule immediately after your treatment, regardless of whether you’re doing the IPL or laser treatment.

Be sure to gently clean the treated area twice a day and apply sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 before going outside; however, avoid excessive sun exposure. You should also avoid hot baths, massages, or any treatment that requires direct contact with the skin for the first 2 days after your treatment.

Your appointment times are reserved especially for you and you understand that Silkway Laser Hair Removal Studio requires notification by 24 hours prior to your appointment in order to cancel or reschedule. You understand that you will incur a $40.00 automatic cancellation or No Show fee if you fail to keep your appointment and you fail to give the proper cancellation notice. This fee will be automatically charged from your Credit Card on File.