Laser Hair Removal Sydney Australia - Dr George Calfas: GMC Cosmedical Sydney

Why is more than one treatment required?
Everyone's hair grows differently, depending on age, weight, metabolism, hormones, ethnicity and other factors. Since all lasers target the pigment present in the follicle to destroy it, then they will most effectively disable hair in the growing phase (when pigment is most abundant). Because hairs are at different phases at any one time, then more than one treatment may be necessary to remove all the hairs as they subsequently enter this phase of growth.

How many treatments are required?
Most commonly, 6 or more treatments are required. This may vary according to the area being treated and how fine or coarse the hair is (the coarser the hair the easier it is to remove).

What will I look like after treatment?
The skin appearance immediately after the treatment may include redness, mild swelling, and "goose-bumping".

Do I require a consultation prior to treatment?
A consultation is required to assess your individual needs, potential difficulties and possible hormonal problems. The consultation may be carried out by either Dr Calfas or his nurse Laser Technician.

Patient selection
Because of the absence of sufficient pigment in the hair follicles patients with grey, white or very blonde hair cannot be successfully treated, although, we are currently trialing a product that may make that possible.

Patients must avoid a tan in the treatment area during the course of treatment, as this increases the risk of burning the skin.

As it is essential that the hair is present in the follicle at the time of treatment, patients are not to pluck, wax or have Electrolysis for at least 2 to 3 weeks before the treatment. Shaving and depilatory creams are allowed because they leave the hair shaft in the follicle. Avoid bleaching the hair 2 weeks prior to lasering.

Are there any side effects?
There are generally few and temporary side effects with this treatment and the majority of cases are completely trouble free. Light crusting may occur in areas where coarse hair is treated. Light surface burns and pigmentary changes occur infrequently, mainly in darker skins and are reversible. Serious or lasting side effects or complications are rare.

For more information on our Laser Hair Removal, please contact our Randwick Surgery on 02 9399 6444 or our Campbelltown Surgery on 02 4627 2000. Alternatively you may also contact us online.

Laser Hair Removal Sydney - GMC Cosmedical in Randwick and Campbelltown