Hair removal has been a point of discussion for decades. Unwanted hair doesn’t sound like much of a problem, but if you are a woman with dark hair on your upper lip and cheeks, it might bother you. A man with a pelt of hair on his back and neck might find it esthetically unpleasant. The same holds true for leg hair or other more intimate areas treated with waxing.

These are not new issues, and over the years numerous techniques have been in vogue for hair removal. All of them unpleasant, some downright painful.

Women have long suffered electrolysis, which, in addition to being painful, leaves an enlarged pore at the site of every hair follicle. Waxing, particularly bikini waxing, is a nail biter, and must be repeated frequently, and shaving or chemical depilation are old household methods. But times have changed. The gold standard is now laser hair removal. With the newest technology discomfort is minimal, the procedure is fast, and almost permanent. The bad news is that it takes a series of treatments based on the growing cycle of hair, and there is no short cut. There are several laser and laser-related treatments that work. Lasers generate energy in the form of heat. That heat is absorbed by the pigment in the hair and the follicle and they are destroyed — heat is better absorbed by dark colours, so dark hair is easily destroyed. Light hair less so, and blond hair is not at all a good target for laser treatment.

How Does Laser Epilation Work?

Ice laser is a hair removal treatment, performed in a clinic using the Soprano ICE Platinum device. The machine gradually heats the dermis to a temperature that effectively ‘kills’ the hair follicle and prevents hair growth. The part of the device that comes in contact with the skin is ice cold, to keep the skin’s surface comfortable while it targets the follicles.

How Many Sessions Needed?

As each hair will be in a different part of the cycle, on average between 10-20% of the hairs will be affected with each treatment and then every 6-8 weeks the treatment should be repeated to target the next cycle of hairs. 7-8 sessions may be enough approximetally.

How Long Does Each Session Take?

This varies on some conditions such as how wide the treated area. For instance while mustache takes 3-4 minutes legs may take 30-60 minutes.

Is There Any Risk?

The reliability of soprano laser hair removal (FDA approved), is proven as a safe system by many scientific studies.

Is It Suitable for Every Skin Type?

Soprano Ice can be used on most skin and hair types: Yes, even tanned skin. While previous types of lasers have preferred light skin and dark hairs for optimal treatment, the Soprano ICE can be used successfully on deeper skin tones, as well as finer, lighter hairs. In our clinic we assess carefully and decide to start the treatment after all the conditions are taken into consideration.