Laser Hair Removal
Tired of shaving, waxing and managing recurring ingrown hairs? Skinfolio’s physician-supervised laser hair removal treatments provide long-term hair reduction by targeting unwanted hair at the follicle.
Treatments are customized according to your skin tone, hair colour, hair thickness and treatment area. With a recommended series, hair typically grows back progressively finer, lighter and less densely—making everyday maintenance much easier.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Amanda Lau, MD CCFP
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Approximately 10–60 minutes
Approximately 6–8 sessions
Minimal to none
Usually 4-8 weeks
Brief warmth or snapping sensations
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive treatment that uses concentrated light energy to reduce unwanted hair. Although commonly called “laser hair removal,” the medically accurate term is permanent hair reduction because some fine hair may remain or regrow over time.
A successful treatment series can significantly reduce the amount, thickness and growth rate of unwanted hair. Any remaining hair is often finer, lighter and easier to manage.
Laser energy is attracted to melanin, the pigment within the hair. When the hair absorbs this energy, it converts to heat and damages the structures responsible for producing future hair.
The surrounding skin is protected through careful device selection, customized treatment settings and appropriate cooling.
Laser treatment is most effective when hair is in the active growth—or anagen—phase. Because only a portion of your hair is actively growing at any given time, multiple appointments are needed to target different follicles as they enter this phase.
Effective laser hair removal depends on matching the wavelength and settings to the client’s skin tone and hair characteristics. Your Skinfolio provider will assess:
Skin tone and recent sun exposure
Hair colour and thickness
Hair density
Treatment area
Hormonal influences
Previous hair-removal methods
History of pigmentation changes or reactions
Protective eyewear is required during treatment, and the device’s cooling system helps protect the skin and improve comfort.
The treatment area is cleansed, and any remaining long hair may be trimmed. Protective eyewear is provided before the laser handpiece is passed systematically over the selected area.
Each pulse delivers light energy to multiple follicles. You may notice a brief snapping sensation, warmth or the smell of singed hair. This is expected as the laser interacts with pigment in the hair shaft.
Appointments can take approximately 10 minutes for a small facial area or up to 45–60 minutes for larger body areas.
Face
Upper lip
Chin
Jawline
Sideburns
Neck
Full face
Upper Body
Underarms
Full or half arms
Shoulders
Chest
Abdomen
Full or partial back
Lower Body
Standard bikini
Extended bikini
Brazilian
Full or half legs
Inner thighs
Feet and toes