Facial laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is the most effective method of hair removal around. We can treat almost anywhere on the face, and because the skin on the face is sensitive and delicate, you need to choose a provider with leading clinical and safety protocols like sk:n.

Over time the hair will become finer and the growth will reduce with each treatment. Compared to more traditional hair removal methods such as waxing, threading, shaving or using hair removal creams, the risk of ingrown hairs, rashes and stubble is greatly reduced.

Laser hair removal can be used to treat the following areas: upper lip, chin, jawline, cheeks, sideburns, eyebrows, ear lobes, half face and full face.

Laser hair removal can help PCOS and hirsutism suffers, and transitioning clients

Excessive facial hair can be a symptom of medical conditions such as PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) or hirsutism, which can dramatically affect self-esteem, so laser hair removal can be the most effective option for permanent hair reduction.

We treat many clients that are gender transitioning who often want to remove facial hair in order to feel more feminine. At sk:n, our laser hair removal practitioners are trained in helping and supporting transitioning clients or those who are unfortunately suffering from excessive unwanted facial hair.

How does laser hair removal work on the face?

Laser hair removal uses brief pulses of light energy to damage or destroy the root of each individual hair follicle, which restricts the ability to regrow. This process is called photothermolysis.

How effective is laser hair removal on the face?

The hair follicle must be targeted at a specific time during its growth cycle (the anagen phase) to prevent the hair from returning. As individual hairs could be in different stages of the hair growth cycle at any one time, you will need several treatment sessions to see long-lasting results. We usually recommend around 8 appointments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Laser hair removal is much more effective on clients with darker hair, as the laser targets hair with pigment.

What are the benefits of laser hair removal?

• Reduces hair growth, permanently – We recommend a minimum of 8 sessions. If you have the recommended number of treatments for your hair and skin type, you’ll see up to 90% hair reduction. Any hair that does grow back will be much finer and will grow back less frequently, which means smoother skin for longer.
• No more ingrown hairs – You won’t need to shave as frequently, minimising rashes or brittle stubble, and less waxing will also result in fewer ingrown hairs too.
• Money and time saving – The average female spends £6500 on razors and 8 weeks of her life shaving, so laser hair removal is a worthwhile long-term investment.
• Improved skin tone and texture – Repeatedly shaving or waxing an area can cause skin pigmentation and uneven skin tone. Laser hair removal reduces the risk of this happening.
• A positive impact on the planet – The average woman in her lifetime throws away 2400 razors, and every year, approximately 2 billion razors end up in landfill as they cannot be recycled. Switching to laser hair removal will dramatically reduce that negative impact on our planet.