• The treatments are done on freshly shaven, clean skin that has not been exposed to the sun for the last 4 weeks.

• The hair removing device, either light or laser based, is passed over the area being treated.

• Each pulse feels like a gentle rubber band snapped against the skin.

• While topical anesthetic is not a necessity, it is highly recommended for larger areas or sensitive areas.

• Safe and effective form of permanent hair reduction.

• Advances in technology allow for minimal side effects.

• Less pain, discomfort and time consumption compared to other conventional methods.

• Large areas can be treated quickly.

• FDA and Health Canada approved technology for permanent hair reduction.

• Advances in technology have made side effects rare.

• Blistering redness and soft scabbing sometimes occurs at the treatment site. These resolve quickly within a day or two.

• Occasionally, skin colour can temporarily be altered becoming either lighter or darker. This condition usually corrects itself.

• Side effects are often related to sun exposure. Minimize the risk of complications: limit sun exposure for 4 weeks before and after treatments.

• Each person and each area of the body is different.

• The number of treatments for each individual varies. An average of 5-8 treatments are needed for most cases of facial hair, and 4-6 treatments for most cases of body hair.

• Men, women and children may undergo laser/light hair removal..

• Advances in technology allow clinicians to treat all skin types.

• The number of treatments and the strength of each treament vary from person to person and are customized to each client.

• For more information, please ask your laser hair clinician.