How long does the Laser Hair Removal treatment take?
A typical laser hair removal session is quick, generally taking:
- Underarms or bikini area: Approximately 10–15 minutes
- Face (lip/chin): Usually around 5–10 minutes
- Full legs: About 30–45 minutes
- Full back or chest: Around 20–30 minutes
The exact duration depends on the size and number of areas treated, but our advanced Alma Soprano technology ensures the fastest and most efficient treatments available, perfect for busy schedules.
How many Laser Hair Removal treatments are required?
Typically, 6–10 sessions of laser hair removal spaced about 4–6 weeks apart are required to achieve optimal results.
However, the exact number of sessions can vary based on:
- Hair type and thickness: Thicker, darker hair typically responds quicker.
- Skin tone: Individual responses may differ slightly.
- Area being treated: Facial areas may require more sessions compared to body areas.
At Contour Clinics, we personalise your treatment schedule to ensure maximum efficacy and lasting smoothness.
Why are multiple Laser Hair Removal treatments required?
Multiple laser hair removal treatments are necessary because hair grows in cycles, and the laser only effectively targets hairs in their active growth phase (anagen). At any given time, only a percentage of your hairs are actively growing. Multiple sessions ensure each hair follicle is treated properly as it moves into this active growth stage.
Key reasons you need multiple treatments include:
- Hair Growth Cycles: Hair follicles are active at different times.
- Permanent Reduction: Repeated sessions progressively thin and permanently reduce hair growth.
- Long-Term Results: Multiple treatments deliver smoother skin and lasting hair removal results.
Which areas of the face, neck or body can be treated?
Almost any area of the face, neck, and body can be treated with laser hair removal, including:
- Face: Upper lip, chin, cheeks, sideburns, eyebrows, forehead.
- Neck: Front and back of the neck, hairline.
- Upper body: Chest, back, shoulders, underarms, arms, hands.
- Lower body: Bikini line, Brazilian, legs, feet, toes.
At Contour Clinics, we also specialise in niche areas using a precision tip, effectively targeting:
- Nose hairs
- Ear hairs
- Small, hard-to-reach facial areas
This specialised approach ensures even delicate or difficult-to-treat areas receive comfortable, effective, and precise hair removal.
When will I see results from Laser Hair Removal?
You’ll typically begin to see results from laser hair removal within 2–3 weeks following your first session. Initially, treated hairs may appear to shed naturally, leaving the area smoother.
What to expect:
- After 1–2 sessions: Noticeable reduction in hair growth, finer and slower regrowth.
- After 4–6 sessions: Significant reduction in hair thickness and density.
- After 6–10 sessions: Optimal, long-lasting results with smooth, hair-free skin.
Individual results can vary based on hair type, skin type, and treatment area, but most people experience clear improvement after the first few sessions at Contour Clinics.
How long will the results last from Laser Hair Removal?
Results from laser hair removal are generally long-lasting and permanent in terms of hair reduction, with most patients seeing significant, sustained improvement.
Specifically:
- Permanent hair reduction: Many treated hairs won’t grow back, and those that do become finer, lighter, and far less noticeable.
- Maintenance sessions: To sustain optimal smoothness, you might need occasional touch-up treatments (every 6–12 months) due to hormonal changes, genetics, or natural hair growth patterns.
At Contour Clinics, we customise treatment plans to ensure results remain consistent and long-lasting, keeping your skin smooth and hair-free year-round.
Is Laser Hair Removal permanent?
YES, if a full regimen of 6-10 treatments are completed. Laser hair removal acts directly on the hair follicle causing irreversible damage to the skin’s hair producing structures without damaging the overlying skin. This inhibits the ability of the hair follicle to reproduce hair. This results in permanent reduction in hair growth, density and thickness. Often occasional maintenance sessions may be recommended for those with darker more stubborn hair every 6-12 months.
How often do I need Laser Hair Removal?
The number of treatments depend on your hair and skin type. Most people generally require treatments every 4-6 weeks and in total at least 10 treatments for a permanent result.
