The procedure
It is a relatively quick and pain free procedure for most people. The laser light feels like a soft rubber band flicking against the skin, which can have a stinging sensation on some sensitive areas. Occasionally, numbing agents may be used for these areas. It takes about five minutes to treat an area above [...]

The current long pulse lasers are effective in causing short to long term delay in hair growth. Repeat treatments are necessary to capture all hairs during their growing phase and the accumulation of injury to the hair bulb is also important for long term or "permanent" results. After two treatments on the bikini line, for [...]

Unwanted hair is a very common complaint in both men and women. It may be embarrassing facial hair in women e.g. top lip, side burns, chin or bikini line and under arms. In men the problem may be shaving rash in the beard area or excessive hair on their backs or chests.
Laser to remove [...]

Potential complications/side effects
All lasers have the potential to cause scars and pigment changes. Experience with the Q-Switched Ruby and Nd:YAG lasers over a number of years has shown that the risk of scarring, when treating pigmentation is extremely rare.
An increase in pigmentation (hyper-pigmentation) after laser treatment is commonly seen in some skin types. This [...]

Will you be suitable for laser treatment?
Suitability for laser treatment can be best assessed by an experienced doctor. They will obtain a relevant medical history and examine your skin type, as well as examine the pigmentation. Your reasons for removing the lesions and your expectations will also be discussed with you, by the doctor, as [...]

Healing time
Healing time after the laser treatment is between 5-14 days as it depends on the individual and the type of lesion treated. A light brown crust initially forms over the treated area, which falls off after 5-10 days. Once the crust has come off, the area underneath will be pink/reddish. This will fade and [...]

Q-Switched Ruby laser & Q-Switched Nd: YAG laser
The removal of freckles and other benign skin pigmentation is now possible using dermatological lasers such as the Q-Switched Ruby, Nd:YAG and Alexandrite lasers.
These lasers can specifically target the pigmentation within the skin and hence greatly diminish the risk of unnecessary tissue damage and scarring.
Cosmetically, the [...]

It is not indicated for use in pregnancy, children or anyone with known hypersensitivity to the product.

It should not be used if the person is unwell or has any collagen or immune disorder.
Medications such as aspirin taken within 7 days of treatment will increase risk of bruising so tell you doctor about any medications you [...]

What is the after-care procedure?
You will be given an aftercare sheet but essentially you will need to avoid makeup for the initial hours after the injection. You will also need to avoid extreme heat e.g. saunas or hot showers for up to 2 weeks.Exposure to sun will also need to be avoided.
How long will the [...]

Possible side effects?

To date, for more than 70,000 injected syringes there has been less than 0.65 per thousand (0.065%) occurrence of localised inflammatory granulomas. This may appear months later as an area of lumpiness and/or swelling at the injection site, sometimes with redness. This can be treated with cortisone.
Infection either bacterial or activation of herpes [...]