Laser Hair Removal

Achieve smooth and soft skin with our diode laser hair removal

Laser hair removal is a treatment where you will no longer suffer stubble, bumps and other irritations. Laser hair removal has never been this easy, fast and affordable. With our advanced laser diode technology, there is no reason for you to endure the hassles of waxing, shaving or electrolysis. Clients of all skin colours can achieve the lasting freedom from unwanted hair.

Diode Lasers are the safest and most effective therapy for permanent hair reduction. Treatments are fast, hygienic and do not require numbing creams.

Limited sun exposure prior to consultations is required to provide a proper skin color analysis and treatment. Treatment duration is determined on an individual basis.

TREATMENT AREAS

HEAD

Upper Lip | 50
Chin | 50
Sideburns | 50
Lip & Chin | 100
Nape or Front of Neck | 80
Lower Face (lip, Chin & Jawline) | 120
Lip, Chin & Neck | 120
Lower Face & Neck | 160

UPPER BODY

Shoulders | 125
Full Back | 300
Lower Half Back | 150
Chest | 200
Abdomen | 150
Chest & Abdomen | 300
Underarms | 80
Belly Button Line | 50
Half Arms | 160
Full Arms | 260

LOWER BODY

Bikini Line | 60
Thong Bikini | 100
Brazilian | 150
Buttocks | 200
Half Legs | 230 - 300
Full Legs | 400 - 500

Laser hair removal is the easiest way to minimize the appearance of unwanted hair and achieve long-term hair reduction.

 
 

At Divine, our laser hair removal technicians use a diode 808nm laser, to dramatically reduce hair growth. The laser emits light waves that are absorbed by pigment in hair follicles as heat. The heat then kills the cell that grows the hair.

Hair grows in three phases: anagen (the growth phase), catagen (the renewal phase), and telogen (the resting phase). All three phases happen at once, meaning that the hairs on your body are simultaneously growing, renewing and resting. As laser hair removal targets the hair follicles, the targeted hair must be in the growth phase. To ensure that laser hair removal is effective, treatments are conducted in a cycle of typically 8 to 12 treatments, so that all hairs are targeted multiple times over the course of treatment.

Laser hair removal works most effectively on darker hairs and clients with fair skin.

Put an end to shaving and painful waxing!

Alpha Frequently Asked Questions

  • The Alpha Laser machine has a two-in-one laser diode and 3D IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) to perform a wide range of treatments including hair reduction and skin rejuvenation.

  • Light pulses are released into the skin which are attracted to the melanin (pigment) in the hair and skin. This light gets absorbed to generate heat.

    Hair generally has more melanin than skin, therefore most of the heat is generated in the hair follicle, leaving skin unharmed.

    The heat created from the light damages the hair follicle beyond repair, and as a result, losing potential for regrowth.

    After the recommended number of treatments, there is a permanent reduction of hair growth. The ideal client for hair reduction is someone who has excessive hair growth in certain areas or all over the body. The Alpha laser can also help to improve razer bumps caused by shaving.

    There are many hair removal technologies on the market today. Alpha's unique system allows custom treatments using MILO, a melanin reader to determine how much melanin is present in the skin.

    Wavelengths from Alpha's diode laser are considered the gold standard because they absorb 808nm into the skin, effectively reaching the hair follicle and destroying it.

  • Diode and YAG are both popular laser devices. Here at Divine MediSpa, we have the Diode laser as it is more effective to more skin types.

    Diode laser destroys hair follicles by targeting melanin in the hair, whereas YAG lasers penetrates the hair through the skin cells. This makes the diode technology more effective for coarse and/or dark hair, and leads to shorter recovery time.

    Diode is used on light and dark skin while YAG is used solely on darker skin.

    Diode is better than other laser deices for hair reduction and permanent removal.

    Alpha Diode can treat all skin colours light to dark by adjusting parameters.

  • A Diode laser reaches 808nm deep into the skin, reaching the hair follicle where hair growth occurs. The diode laser effectively cauterizes the blood supply to the follicle, leaving it unable to continue to grow more hair.

  • Lasers are a single, parallel wavelength (one colour) whereas IPL are a combination of different wavelengths (different colours) that scatter away from each other. The Alpha uses a Diode laser that travels 808nm into the skin. The different wavelengths in IPL ranges from 420nm-1200nm.

    Laser Diode is ideal for darker course hair where as IPL would be more appropriate for fine vellus hair.

  • The Alpha has a built-in cooling system to minimize discomfort. You may experience some heat as both Laser and IPL create heat within the skin. The Alpha has multiple modes that can customize the treatment to further minimize discomfort.

  • The treatment length varies depending on treatment type and area. Small areas usually take less than 30 minutes. Larger areas may take up to 45 minutes.

  • The number of treatments required may vary depending on the individual. For hair removal, we usually recommend 8-10 treatments. For skin rejuvenation, usually 3-6 treatments.

    One or more yearly touch up sessions may be required to maintain results.

  • Before coming to your appointment, avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks. Do not wax/pluck or remove hair (other than shaving) in the area you wish to treat for at least 6 weeks. Avoid using retinols and exfoliating acids in the treatment area for one week.

    Wear light coloured clothing in treatment area and shave area the day before the appointment. Touch up shaving can be done at the Spa if needed, however if the entire area has to be shaved there will be a charge.

  • It is important to follow written instructions given to you after your appointment. Generally, avoid direct sunlight, sweating, exercises, saunas, hot tubs, swimming, restrictive clothing and products in the treatment area. You can use Aloe vera cream (without alcohol) to soothe treatment area.

  • Melanin is the pigment in the hair, skin and eyes of humans. There is generally more pigment in hair than there is in skin, allowing effective hair removal with a laser.

  • No, unfortunately we cannot treat grey or blonde hair with the Alpha laser. The laser is absorbed into the melanin in the hair which generates heat to destroy the hair follicle. With grey or blonde hair, there is very little melanin in the hair, therefore not enough heat will be generated to fully destroy the follicle.

  • Yes, it is very important to wear sunscreen after any laser treatment. Increased sun exposure without protection may cause hyperpigmentation in the skin.

  • Yes, there is usually 48 hours of downtime after a laser treatment. Downtime may vary depending on the individual.

  • If the Herpes Simplex is in the treatment area it will be stimulated by heat produced from the Alpha. You will be required to get a prescription from you doctor to take before the treatment to keep the Herpes Simplex under control.

  • If you are taking Accutane, you must wait 6 months after stopping the medication before starting any laser or IPL treatments.

    If you are taking Tetracycline or St John’s Wart you must wait 2 weeks after stopping the medication or herb before starting any laser or IPL treatments.

  • Both IPL and Laser cannot treat over tattoos (including microblading and permanent makeup) as it will lighten the pigment in the tattoo. Tattoos are to be covered up during the treatment and areas around the tattoo can be treated.

  • You must wait at least 4 weeks before any laser or IPL treatment if you have excessively tanned skin from the sun, tanning beds or tanning creams.

  • No. Lasers and IPLs create light that is absorbed by pigment in the skin to create heat. This light cannot determine the difference from natural or artificial pigment. Ensure all results from tanning creams are removed from skin prior to treatment. You may use tanning creams again 2 weeks after treatment.

  • The protocol for laser hair removal is

    4-6 weeks between 1st & 3rd session

    6-8 weeks between 3rd & 4th session

    8-10 weeks between 4th & 5th session and thereafter

    However, this does depend on individual hair growth.

  • The protocol for IPL treatments are:

    For skin rejuvenation & hyperpigmentation: 3-6 sessions, once every 4 weeks

    For Vascular lesions: 3-6 sessions, once every 4 to 6 weeks

    For Acne treatments: 6 weekly sessions