Spring Medical and Laser Clinic

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Spring Medical and Laser Clinic
67 Guildford Street
Chertsey, Surrey
KT16 9AU
Phone: 0845 226 3299


OUR Laser Hair Removal
The Spring Laser Clinic uses advanced laser technology to ensure permanent hair reduction. The IPL hair removal treatments are suitable for all areas of the face or body and for both men and women. Our state of the art IPL can treat nearly all skin types and hair colours; including most Asian and Afro-Caribbean people.
IPL or Laser ?

Although the treatment is known as Laser hair removal, most reputable clinics use IPL instead of laser for hair removal. IPL is more flexible and adaptable for different skin/ hair colour combinations and is also faster and more effective for most people. Occasionally for very stubborn or thick hair, we do use an nd:YAG laser but normally we use the IPL.

How does Intense Pulse Light (IPL) work?
Intense pulsed light systems release precisely controlled strong pulses of filtered light that are absorbed by melanin, the pigment in hair. This heats up the hair and destroys the cells responsible for hair growth, to achieve long term hair reduction.

How is the treatment carried out?
You will be asked to put on goggles to protect your eyes. A layer of chilled gel is applied to the area to guide the light into the skin. The area will also be cooled to lessen discomfort during treatment. The light guide is placed on the skin and a short pulse of light is released, targeting many follicles simultaneously. The applicator is then moved to the neighbouring area of skin and the process is repeated until the entire area is treated. The chilled gel is removed and the area moisturised.

Am I suitable for treatment?
Probably yes. We use a state of the art IPL that can treat most skin types.
How does the treatment feel?
No anaesthesia is required and most patients describe the discomfort as moderate and acceptable. Sensations vary, but most patients describe it as a very short hot pin prick.

What will I see after treatment?
The hair follicles are damaged by heat but the hairs initially remain in the follicles. The hairs fall out after one to three weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to 'grow' as they are pushed out by the new epidermis. After treatment the hairs are loose in the follicle and can sometimes be easily pulled out with tweezers.

Are there any side-effects?
The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment. However most patients experience no side effects and any skin reaction usually disappears within a few hours.

Are the results permanent?
As the laser and IPL hair removal is fairly new, it is impossible to claim that the hair removal will be permanent. However research shows that the hair removal is long term.