We recommend

• You do not wax, bleach, pluck, or have electrolysis for at least four weeks before treatment. Shave the area if necessary.
• Shave 1 day before treatment not very close to the skin, this is important for the effectiveness of the procedure. Otherwise this may delay your appointment.
• Please make your practitioner aware of any significant sun exposure and if tanning products used at the consultation.

On the day of your initial treatment, the practitioner will cleanse and mark out the area of the skin where the laser will be used to eliminate hair. The practitioner will then apply the correct settings to the laser machine so that the most effective beam is used in accordance with your skin type and tone.Just before starting the treatment safety eyewear will be given to you by your practitioner to protect your eyes from the light generated by the laser machine. A cooling gel is applied to the treatment area just before the hand piece laser is applied to the skin. The precisely controlled pulses of intense light energy are delivered to the hair and are absorbed by the melanin, this damages the hair and follicle, preventing regrowth. The hair affected by the laser, shed naturally, up to two weeks after treatment.

The device used at Dermacore is FDA approved safe and effective technology, bearing the CE mark also, meaning it conforms to all the European standards.

Symphony ICE Laser hair removal is not a painful procedure; however, some patients feel pinprick or heat sensation in the treated area. This is generally a good indication of light beam reaching the targeted melanin in the hair and destroying it. Although comfort levels may vary from client to client, these sensations are temporary and subside post-treatment.

Most common areas to treat are the face, chest, back, legs, arms, underarms and bikini line.

Although you will a reduction in unwanted hair after your first treatment, we recommend 6-10 sessions (depending on area, hair colour, gender and ethnicity). As lasers can only destroy hair in its active growth phase, about 20-25% of hair remain dormant at any one time. Therefore repeat sessions are required to targets these hairs when they enter the growth phase.

Most people are suitable candidates for laser hair removal if the skin is in-tact, and a prior consultation is held with your practitioner.

There is no recovery time, and you can return to your daily routine immediately.

You may experience some mild redness and tenderness after your treatment; this is temporary and should fade within 24 hours. We recommend  Aloe Vera gel to soothe and comfort your skin.

Laser Hair Removal is contraindicated for clients with history of melanoma, raised moles, suspicious lesions, keloid scar formation, healing problems, active infections, open lesions, hives, herpetic lesions, cold sores, tattoos or permanent make-up in area of treatment, recent use of Accutane, tetracycline, or St. John’s wort in the last year, autoimmune diseases such as Lupus, Scleroderma, Vitiligo, pregnancy, trying to get pregnant, or nursing.

We highly recommend the following aftercare advice:

• Avoid sun exposure for at least two weeks post-treatment and use a broad-spectrum sun cream SPF30 and above.
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, swimming pools, jacuzzies, hot showers and excessive exercise for a minimum of 48 hours post-treatment.
• Wear loose clothing after treatment if possible.
• Avoid waxing, bleaching, plucking, threading or electrolysis between sessions, shave the area if necessary.
• It is advised to avoid wearing make-up, applying fake tan, use perfume or perfumed moisturisers and deodorants on treated areas up to 48 hours after treatment.