There are many different ways of removing unwanted hair, from shaving to tweezing, from waxing to depilatory creams but all of these are a temporary answer. Laser hair removal offers a more permanent reduction in hair growth. Hair is removed by the application of IPL (Intense Pulse Light) or laser. The pigment in the hair follicle absorbs the laser light and converts the light to heat. The heat in turn damages the hair follicle and destroys its ability to regrow.

The hair grows in three distinct cycles. These are:

• Anagen – The growth or active cycle
• Catagen – The resting cycle
• Telogen – The shedding or fall-out cycle

Laser Hair Removal is most effective during the growth cycle. This is because the hair is closest to the