Hair Removal
Laser Hair Removal offers an effective ‘pain free’ solution to unwanted hair. An efficient treatment which saves you time, works to permanently remove hair* and will leave you with much smoother skin compared to other forms of hair removal.
Please note, a patch test will be required 7 days before your first laser hair removal treatment.
*maintenance treatments may be required in some cases.
Hair Removal
safe & effective hair removal
At Riverside Skin & Laser Clinic we are proud to use the award-winning, medical grade Lynton Lumina laser technology. Our practitioners are professionally trained by Lynton is the use of the Lumina laser. A course of six treatments is required for effective hair removal followed by maintenance treatments. We are happy to offer packages for courses of laser hair removal, please speak to one of our team for more information.
A patch test is required before undergoing treatment. Patch tests cost £50. This cost will be credited against your treatment cost.
We are able to help with hair removal on your:
- Face
- Intimate Parts
- Arms
- Hands & Feet
- Underarm
- Bikini & Legs
- Stomach & Back
Frequently asked questions
FAQs about Hair Loss
How does IPL work for hair removal?
Intensed Pulsed Light and Laser hair removal is a dermatological procedure that uses a concentrated beam of light to remove unwanted hair. The light energy is applied to the skin and absorbed by the hair pigment melanin. The pigment heats up, killing both the hair shaft and the follicle which new hair would naturally grow from to replace it.
Who is the treatment suitable for?
The treatment is suitable for all skin colours but the practitioner will decide during the consultation which technique will be most effective depending on skin colour.
What should I do before the treatment?
To increase the effectiveness of the laser treatments, you should shave or trim the hair on the day of each session. However, hair should not be plucked, waxed or bleached as this will not leave enough pigmented hair for the IPL or laser to work on.
We advise refraining from tanning or using ‘fake tan’ at least six weeks prior to your treatment.
We require clients to attend the clinic for a TEST PATCH one week prior to the procedure.
Is the treatment painful?
Laser hair removal does not hurt but you may feel a moderate level of discomfort or stinging as the hair follicles are heated and destroyed.
During the treatment we may use a thin layer of gel to aid the transmission of the light pulses and this can help with soothing and cooling the skin. We may also use a cooling machine to reduce any discomfort.
Are there any side effects?
During treatment some people experience burning, stinging or discomfort but a numbing cream can be applied to the area of treatment to ease the side effects. However, some people may have a reaction to the numbing cream. This option will be discussed with you prior to treatment.
Some minor side effects such as changes in the colour of the skin, skin redness and blistering of crusting of the skin are common but these will ease. Following your treatment you should avoid sun exposure.
How many treatments will I need?
Multiple laser hair removal treatments are needed for initial hair removal, and maintenance treatments may also be needed. We recommend 6 treatments at 4-6 weekly intervals to achieve approximately 80% clearance of the hair and therefore we sell courses of 6 treatments rather than individual treatments to begin with. Maintenance treatments can be purchased following your initial course of six.
Each part of the body has a different hair growth cycle so the hair loss will vary depending on what phase your follicles are in at the time of treatment.
Whilst laser hair removal is permanent, your hair will eventually grow back meaning you may need a touch up treatment every 2 to 6 years, or for some a yearly touch up may be needed.
What they cost
Hair Removal Treatment Prices
packages & combination prices are available upon request
Half Face
£99
Full Face
£115
Upper Lip
£36
Chin
£48
Chin & Upper lip
£64
Cheeks
£48
Centre Brow or Earlobes
£28
Underarms
£60
Bikini
£64
Extended Bikini
£84
Brazilian / Hollywood
£108 / £115
Bikini & Underarms
£96
Nipples
£44
Stomach
£84
Half Arms
£84
Full Arms
£128
Lower leg
£128
Upper Leg
£136
Full leg
£180
men
Full face beard
£92
Full chest
£148
Full back
£185