It all starts with a consultation. RN asks prospective client: “Have you had laser hair removal or other laser treatments before?” “If yes, what type of treatment and how long ago?” “Were there any adverse reactions?” “If yes, please describe.” She'll then through list of contraindications to confirm client answers no to all. For women, it's important if you’re considering getting pregnant in the near future, please be aware that hormonal fluctuations from pregnancy can cause

Laser hair removal works by a process called “selective photothermolysis”. “Selective” refers to the laser’s ability to target hair while leaving surrounding tissues unaffected. “Photo” refers to the laser seeking out color, in this case the brown or black color of melanin, or pigment, in hair. “Thermolysis” refers to the breakdown of molecules by the action of heat. So the laser targets the pigment in hair, heats the hair, the hair conducts the heat to its surrounding follic