Coherent Inc. is world’s leading producer of medical laser devices, including lasers for hair removal.

Diode laser is a device for noninvasive light therapy created specially for removal of unwanted hair on all parts of the body.

Diode laser is last generation of laser devices for hair removal. Before it several other types of laser hair removal devices were created and studied:

• I generation – ruby laser
• II generation – alexandrite laser
• III generation – flashlamp-excited laser
• IV generation – diode laser

Results of clinical trials prove that effectiveness of diode laser is several times higher than that of earlier laser types. It means that fewer procedures are required for hair removal, procedures are more comfortable, and hair growth between procedures is reduced for a longer time.

Diode laser is the only type of laser that is permitted to use on suntanned skin!

Procedure

Before the procedure the processed area must be cleanly shaven or cleaned with depilatory cream.

Attention! Methods that hurt hair bulbs, like wax depilation and common epilators, should not be used! It is prohibited to sunbathe during 2 weeks before the procedure.

During the procedure the skin is intensely cooled by sapphire laser head.

Duration of laser hair removal depends on the size of the processed skin area and varies from 10-15 minutes (upper lip or chin area) to 1.5-3 hours (complete legs). If anesthesia is applied before the procedure, its duration increases by 1 hour.

Rehabilitation period

In most cases laser hair removal does not requires special rehabilitation. There can be reddening in the most sensitive areas after the procedure that disappears after several minutes or several hours.

It is not recommended to sunbathe during 7-10 days after the procedure. If hair was removed on exposed body areas, it is recommended to use sunscreen creams.

Today laser technology advances allow gentle removal of unnecessary hair with the help of light. Diode laser safely and effectively removes persistent and irksome hair from face, back, legs, bikini area or any other body part. For millions of men and women who suffer from unnecessary hair it sounds like a dream come true.

How does laser remove hair?

Diode laser uses monochromatic light to remove hair and reduce its growth. Laser light flashes penetrate the skin up to strictly defined depth and damage hair follicles. Diode laser can eliminate hair of any thickness, color or density, except for lanugo, very light or grey hair.

Procedure result

Absence of hair on the processed body area. As the laser damages only hair bulbs that are in the stage of active growth, it is necessary to repeat the procedure 4-6 times with an interval of 1.5-2 months.

Procedure painfulness

Diode laser makes hair removal practically painless. Patient may feel light tingling in sensitive areas (armpits). Unpleasant sensations are possible in highly sensitive areas (bikini area), so patients are offered local anesthesia with anesthetic cream.

Side effects and risks

Usually laser hair removal does not cause any side effects. Some patients during the procedure may experience reddening in highly sensitive areas that disappears after several minutes or several hours, and temporary hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation.

Procedure limitations

As the principle of laser hair removal is in laser action on dark pigment that is contained in hair, the procedure cannot remove lanugo hair or light hair that does not contain pigment, and also grey hair.

Prior consultation

You may receive information about laser hair removal by the phone or on free consultation with our experienced doctors