LASER HAIR REMOVAL


Laser hair removal is a procedure that uses a light based device to deliver energy to the hair follicle ultimately causing its destruction leaving the skin smooth and silky. It usually requires several treatment sessions to gradually reduce the number of follicles producing hair. Once the follicle is destroyed it is forever lost. This process can be used on the face and body. It is suitable for all skin types. 

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Our trained and experienced medical aestheticians provide the best laser hair removal in Toronto. We'll ensure your treatments are comfortable, fast, and precise using innovative tools and industry-leading practices.

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Our laser hair removal treatments are the perfect answer to removing unwanted hair and can be effectively combined with other services like PRP in Toronto.

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We ensure your laser hair removal is both safe and comfortable, providing an overall experience that is both effective and relaxing. Before getting started, we’ll be sure to go over your options, as well as if any of our other services as a medical spa in Toronto might benefit you.

  • What are Lasers and how do they work?

    A Laser is a concentrated beam of light of a specific wavelength. Lasers work well at targeting certain pigments like red and brown to eliminate them from the skin. They can also target water molecules. Lasers are tailored to eliminate the problem areas you may have in your skin, such as brown spots or broken capillaries.

  • Do Lasers hurt?

    Lasers are a powerful source of energy and can cause some pain when being applied to the skin. Generally before a laser procedure a numbing cream is applied to the area to be treated in order to minimize pain. The machines themselves have specific cooling technologies to prevent damage to the uppermost layers of the skin and to minimize pain and discomfort.

  • What is the “down” time associated with Lasers?

    The amount of down time associated with a Laser treatment depends on the Laser used. The more powerful the Laser the more down time is required to heal after the procedure.

  • What is a Photofacial or IPL?

    A photofacial or IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) is a procedure that applies short bursts of intense light on to the skin to target specific problem areas and improve the overall texture of the skin. It is great for brown and red spots, especially broken capillaries. It stimulates collagen and elastin production in the dermis especially after a number of treatments. It is not a Laser. It has a broad spectrum of light wavelengths in order to target several different areas at the same time.

  • Can anyone have an IPL treatment?

    Not everyone is a candidate for this procedure. If you have a darker complexion you are not a candidate for this procedure. The reason is that IPL is specifically designed to treat pigmented lesions. The more pigment you have naturally in your skin the less likely you are to be eligible for IPL. There are other treatments available for darker pigmented skin that can help to remove dark spots and skin irregularities.



  • Is IPL painful?

    Any intense energy source applied to the skin will cause some discomfort and IPL is no different. Every effort is made to reduce the discomfort of this procedure and make it as easy as possible for patients to tolerate. A numbing cream can be used for those patients who wish to have one.

  • What is the down time after a Photofacial or IPL treatment?

    Generally most individuals will have a mild “glow” immediately after the procedure and occasionally very mild swelling occurs.

  • How many treatments are required?

    Usually a series of 4-5 treatments are recommended to achieve the best possible results.

  • How long will the treatments last?

    The treatments will take about 30 minutes to complete and the results last for years.

  • Can I get a Photofacial if my skin is tanned?

    The short answer is no. Tanning creates pigment and the IPL machine is geared to remove pigment from the skin, so it is counterproductive to have a tan when you are receiving an IPL treatment.

  • What areas can be treated with IPL?

    IPL can treat any area of the skin and is generally used for areas that have the most sun exposure such as the face, neck, back, chest, arms and legs.

  • What is a fractionated Laser?

    A fractionated Laser is a specific type of laser where the laser beams are “fractionated” and the smaller beams penetrate into the dermis to create micro-damaged areas and stimulate the body’s natural repair mechanism. The repair mechanism removes unwanted products (like excess pigment) and stimulates new collagen and elastin, which helps to remodel the skin. A fractionated laser can be used to treat several skin conditions in all types of skin, including acne scars, stretch marks, surgical scars and fine lines.

  • What’s the difference between a fractionated Laser and IPL?

    A fractionated laser is a single wavelength of light that has been split into smaller beams of light to target a specific compound, such as water. IPL is a broad spectrum of light that is used to target several compounds at once. IPL is great for treating brown spots and broken capillaries during the same treatment and cannot be used on darker skin types. A fractionated laser is better at remodeling the skin’s structure and is therefore better with deeper wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars and stretch marks. A fractionated laser may also be used on all skin types.

  • Does the fractionated Laser hurt?

    This type of laser is an intense focused beam of light that carries a lot of energy and can cause some discomfort. A numbing cream is applied to the skin about 30-40 minutes before the procedure to ensure that pain is minimal.

  • What is the down time after a fractionated Laser treatment?

    The down time after this type of treatment depends on how deeply the laser penetrates your skin. A low energy setting will result in less penetration and less down time than a higher energy setting but will require more frequent treatments and may not allow for deeper skin problems.

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