Laser Hair Removal
Laser hair removal targets hair follicles directly, reducing growth over a series of sessions for smoother skin that lasts far longer than shaving or waxing. It works by damaging the follicle's ability to produce new hair, which means results build progressively with each treatment rather than offering a one-time fix. We offer laser hair removal at our Port Moody and Abbotsford clinics for a range of treatment areas and skin tones.
What Is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal uses concentrated light energy to target the pigment in hair follicles, damaging their ability to grow new hair over time. Because hair grows in cycles, multiple sessions are needed to catch follicles at the right stage of growth for effective treatment. Over a full series, most patients see a significant, long-lasting reduction in hair growth across the treated area.
What to Expect
Before treatment, the area is shaved to ensure the laser energy targets the follicle directly rather than surface hair. The laser is passed over the treatment area, with most patients describing the sensation as a quick, warm snap. Treatment time depends on the size of the area, from a few minutes for smaller spots to longer sessions for larger areas like the back or legs. A full series of sessions, spaced several weeks apart, is needed to treat hair across its full growth cycle.
How Laser Hair Removal Works
The laser emits a concentrated wavelength of light that is absorbed by the pigment, or melanin, in the hair follicle. This light energy converts to heat, damaging the follicle and inhibiting its ability to produce new hair. Because hair follicles cycle through active and dormant growth phases, a series of treatments is needed to target each follicle while it is actively growing, which is why results build progressively across a full treatment series rather than after a single session.
What it Helps With
- Unwanted Body Hair: Reduce unwanted hair on the face, legs, underarms, bikini area, and other common treatment areas for long-lasting smoothness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most patients need a series of six to eight sessions, spaced four to six weeks apart, to address the full hair growth cycle. Maintenance sessions may be recommended afterward depending on your hair type and area.
Most patients describe the sensation as a quick warm snap. Discomfort is generally mild and well-tolerated, with cooling technology used to improve comfort during treatment.
Laser hair removal provides long-lasting hair reduction rather than complete permanent removal for all patients. Many people see significantly reduced hair growth that requires only occasional touch-up sessions over time.
Our team uses technology suited to a range of skin tones and will assess your skin during consultation to recommend the right approach for safe, effective treatment.
Shaving the treatment area beforehand helps the laser target the follicle directly. Avoiding sun exposure and certain skincare products before treatment is also recommended, and our team will give you specific instructions during booking.
Book a consultation at our Port Moody or Abbotsford location. Our team will assess your treatment areas and build a session plan suited to your hair type and goals.
