This document provides information about laser hair removal services from Leicester Laser Clinic. They invest in the latest laser technology and have the most lasers of any clinic. Laser hair removal works by targeting melanin in the hair follicle during the active growth phase to disable future hair growth. Multiple treatments are typically needed spaced 4-6 weeks apart depending on the body area. The clinic offers competitive pricing and promises the best possible treatment and honest assessment of results.

1. Welcome
Leicestershire's Only Dedicated
Laser Hair Removal Clinic

2. Why choose us?
• We invest in the latest Laser & Light Systems.
We have the largest number of Lasers in one Clinic.
• Most of our clients are referred to by Friends
& Family.
• We offer the most competitive prices without
compromising on quality

3. How does Laser Hair Removal Work?
• Laser removes the hair by a process called
selective photothermolysis..
The Light energy from the laser is transferred
into thermal energy in the hair follicle
• The Laser targets the Melanin, the pigmented
region of the hair follicle.

4. How does Laser Hair Removal Work?
• Heat from the laser is absorbed by Melanin in
the hair resulting in the follicle being destroyed.
We use a Dynamic Cooling Device during the
treatment which means the skin is further
protected & cooled down providing patients
with greater comfort.
• The Result? Permanent Hair Reduction.

5. The Hair Growth Cycle
In order to understand Laser Hair Removal,
you need to understand the Hair Growth Cycle.
The Hair growth cycle has three distinct growth phases:
• Anagen: Active growth
phaseCatagen: Regressive
phaseTelegon: Resting phase
It is ONLY during the Anagen active growth phase
where the Laser permanently disables hair growth.

6. In this diagram we can see the Hair Growth Cycle.

7. The Hair Growth Cycle
The cycle for Facial Hair renews every 4 weeks.The
cycle for Body Hair renews every 6 weeks.
• The cycles for each hair is not syncronised, its
important to have mutiple treatments & at the
correct time for optimal results. ie. Every 4 weeks for
Face & 6 weeks for Body treatments.

8. Frequently asked questions
Are you suitable to have Laser Treatments?
• You are suitable if you are a Man or Woman with
dark hair on the Face & also if you are prone to
having ingrown hairs.
You will benefit if you find traditional methods of
hair removal difficult or inconvenient & want quick
permanent hair reduction.
• You will benefit if you want smooth soft skin after
hair removal, Laser will ensure that rough, dry skin
becomes a thing of the past.

9. Frequently asked questions
Are you suitable to have Laser Treatments?
• All skin types are suitable for Laser Hair removal
including dark skin, our Nd:YAG Lasers are safe to
use on dark skin types.
The rule is that the hair needs to be darker than the
skin, the darker the hair the better. We cannot treat
white/grey, blonde or red hairs.
• Your Medical history will be taken at the
consultation to check you are medically suitable to
have the treatment.

10. Frequently asked questions
How will the Laser Hair Removal be performed?
There are 3 main steps involved in a typical session:
• The hair should be shaved prior to the treatment.
We need the hairs to be as short as possible to make
the treatment more effective & comfortable.
The area will be wiped & marked out.
• The area will be treated with a laser applicator, with
a built in cooling device to ease pain & reduce
sensitivity.
At the end of your session cooling Aloe Vera Gel &
Sun Protection (if necessary) will be applied.

11. Frequently asked questions
Is Laser Hair Removal permanent/What results can
I expect?
• At Leicester Laser Clinic we make it very clear
that there is no such thing as permanent hair
removal, it is called Permanent Hair Reduction.
The goal of the treatment is to reduce the
amount of hair growing significantly, for the hair
to grow back lighter, softer & give you a long
time of hair free skin.
• Laser treatments will get rid of coarse dark hair
& leave you with smooth skin.

12. Frequently asked questions
Is the treatment paintful?
• We have cooling devices to cool the skin so
you don’t have to feel the heat from the laser
as much. Candela’s Dynamic Cooling
DeviceTM sprays Cryogen Gas into the skin
before the laser to make the treatments as
comfortable as possible.
• Expect there to be a slight discomfort, most
clients find the treatment tolerable.

13. Frequently asked questions
Do I have to grow my hair?
• You should have short visible hair when you
come for a consultation so we can better advise
you on you hair type & suggest appropriate
treatments.
• However, there is no need to grow your hair out
for regular treatments; you may shave as many
times as you wish, this will not affect the results.

14. Frequently asked questions
What about a patch test?
• A patch test is done on a small section of different
body areas you want treated.
The Patch Test provides us the optimal temperature
for your skin
• It checks the sensitivity of the laser to your skin.

15. Frequently asked questions
What about a patch test?
• You have to wait a minimum of 1 week & 2 weeks
for darker skins before your first session.
We are looking for any adverse reactions during
this time after your patch test.
• We charge £20.00 for the Patch Test which is
refundable against your first session.

16. Frequently asked questions
How long will treatment take?
The duration of treatments depend on surface area.
• For example:
Full Face can take as little as 30 minutes in
& out of the treatment room.
• Under Arms will take 15 minutes; whereas
Full Legs will take up to 45 minutes.

17. Frequently asked questions
Are there any possible side effects?
• After the treatment you can get temporary
erytema (redness) or temporary per-follicular
oedema (swelling/lumps).
Rare cases of temporary blistering & scabbing.
• Any initial reactions should settle down within
48 hours.

18. Frequently asked questions
Are there any possible side effects?
• Aloe Vera Gel & cool/ice packs should be used
to reduce irritation
• There is also a very slight risk of hyper- or hypo-
pigmentation, darkening & lightening of the
skin, which is why it is important to protect the
skin from the sun using medical grade sunblock
of SPF 30 or above.

19. Frequently asked questions
How many treatments will I require?
• Treatments are dependant on the individual.
The number of treatments is also dependant
on medical background, & hormonal changes
in the body.
• Some clients are happy after 6 sessions;
whereas some will require more. However
maintenance sessions will be required.

20. Frequently asked questions
How many treatments will I require?
• Usually woman’s faces require more
treatments than body areas. Women are
predisposed to grow new hair on the face as
they get older. Hormones, menopause &
medication all increase growth.
• Areas like Legs, Bikini & Under Arms are 95%
successful because women are predisposed to
lose hair in these areas as they get older.

21. Frequently asked questions
How often do I need to come in?
• During the initial 6 treatments, we
recommend treatments very 4 weeks for the
face & every 6 weeks for the body areas.
• After the initial 6 the time between
treatments varies from client to client.

22. Frequently asked questions
Why is Laser Hair Removal the best Hair Removal
method?
• We have so many clients who wished they had tried
this method of hair removal years ago, the pain of
removing hair every few days for some clients was
too tiresome.
The result from laser hair removal cannot be
matched by traditional methods of hair removal.
• You will save money in the long run especially the
time you spend removing the hair.

23. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• One of the problems associated with PCOS is
excess hair growth.
• At Leicester Laser Clinic we have carried out
successful Laser Hair Removal on many clients with
PCOS.
Laser Hair Removal keeps excess growth under
control. It gets rid of stubble & & gets rid of thick
hair.

24. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Clients can experience smooth skin for the first
time.
• Leicester Laser Clinic offer 10% Discount to
anyone suffering with PCOS.

25. Medical History
• You will need to give us a full medical history at
the consultation
• We only commence treatment if we are sure you
are medically suitable for the treatment. We have
a Laser Doctor on call, this enables us to confirm
your medical history with a Doctor before we
commence your treatment.

26. Medical History
• There are certain contraindications to Laser which
means that you cannot have the treatment,
some of these are:
• Pregnancy, Roacutane users, recently had a peel
or Laser Resurfacing

27. Pre-Treatment & Post Treatment Advice Sheet
• You will need to remember some basic rules when
commencing Laser Hair Removal:
• Shave, Shave & Shave only – No more waxing,
threading, plucking, or electrolysis. Remember
laser will not work if you have removed the hair
from the root.

28. Pre-Treatment & Post Treatment Advice Sheet
• If you have removed the hair from the root you will
need to wait up to 4 weeks before your first laser
session.
• The good point is you do not have grow your hair
before laser so you can shave or use depilatory
cream as frequently as you like. We do not laser
over hair as it can cause pigmentation & secondly
the laser will not penetrate the hair follicle.

29. Pre-Treatment & Post Treatment Advice Sheet
• Also no Bleaching, this has harsh chemicals which
can cause skin sensitivity.
• Sun Alert – Don’t forget you have to wear your
Sun protection every day come rain or shine.
• Do not come to your treatment with an active tan

30. Pre-Treatment & Post Treatment Advice Sheet
• Remember do shave hairs & do not wear any
makeup or cosmetics on the area before your
appointment
• Your hair will continue to grow after treatment &
shed around 3 weeks post treatment, you can
shave in between
• You will be given an Advice Sheet at your
consultation which you must ensure you follow,
before & after each treatment so you get the
best results from your treatment.

31. Prices
• At Leicester Laser Clinic our prices are extremely
competitive without compromising on quality of
treatment or safety standards. We continue to
invest on new technology to give you the best
results.
• For our most current prices you can log onto our
website llc.uk.com or discuss the prices with you
at our clinic during your consultation.

32. Prices
• For any treatment you have two options to pay:
• Pay as you go. Just pay for each session
each time you visit us.
• Purchase a block of 5 treatments & get 1
treatment free.
• Dont forget to check out our Special Offers.

33. OUR PROMISE
• Our aim is to give you the best possible
treatment for your skin type.
• We will be very honest with your treatment
outcome, & give you all the negatives before
you go ahead with the treatment
• We will give you the most competitive price
• Your results are important to us, & we will be
there all the way to help you through any
problems or questions.

34. When Considering Laser Hair
Removal be Confident in
choosing Leicester Laser Clinic