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Painless Laser Hair Removal

Traditional methods of hair removal including IPL and lasers are effective but remain quite painful. At Riverbanks Clinic, we use the latest laser technology to provide you with EFFECTIVE and PAIN FREE Laser Hair Removal, for most skin types and ethnicities. This revolutionary technology really is cutting edge stuff and we are confident you will be surprised at how much more comfortable our systems are. At Riverbanks we use the award winning Super Soprano XL™ Laser Hair Removal System.

Patient Testimonial

“Before visiting Riverbanks I was always afraid of the pain with laser hair removal and waxing, but I can truly say that Dr Jain’s new laser is really painless. After just one session I haven’t had to shave my legs for a week now. This really does work.”
Rosalind J, London

 

BIKINI AREA Before Treatment

6 Months after 2 Treatments with soprano xl

 

BEFORE SOPRANO XL

AFTER 2 SESSIONS OF SOPRANO XL

 

BEFORE SOPRANO XL

AFTER 2 SESSIONS OF SOPRANO XL

We offer a range of laser systems to provide the best long-term solution to unwanted hair. The treatment is undertaken by qualified nurses or medical aestheticians, who work with you to provide in-depth advice on the best course of treatment for you.

The laser creates an energy that is absorbed by the hair, creating a heat, which destroys the hair root without causing damage to the skin. The light is quickly passed over the area, treating several hairs at one time.

The number of treatments needed depends upon the hair density, colour, skin type and treatment area, together with ethnic background and hormones.

Laser Hair Removal for Asian Skins

Many lasers used for hair removal cannot be used on Asian skin types as they burn the skin or are very painful and can cause hyper and hypo pigmentation. However, we use technology that works safely for Asian skin types and colours.

Award Winning technology

The Soprano XL Painless Laser Hair Removal system is supplied to Riverbanks Clinic by the award winning ABC Lasers, based in Cambridge UK.

 Laser Hair Removal Video at Riverbanks clinic

• US Hit TV show : The Doctors (October 2008) - Live treatments and patient experiences
• How Soprano XL works and why it is better than traditional methods

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it effective?

Yes, the technology is backed by world-wide clinical research studies with proven results.

The most effective results have been achieved on fair skin and darker hair. It is not suitable for black or sun tanned skin. The treatment is also unlikely to work for blond or grey hair.

How many treatments are needed?

Laser only destroys hairs when they are in the growth phase. At any one moment 20% of hairs are resting or dormant. Repeated sessions will treat these hairs when they re-enter the growth phase. Generally all areas will require at least six to eight treatments.

This depends on many factors including your skin and hair type, ethnic background, hormonal balance and skin sensitivity. It is not possible to categorically state how many treatments an individual will need, however this will be discussed at your consultation.

What parts of the body can be treated?

Laser can be used to treat all external areas of the body and face.

What does a treatment involve?

A cool gel is applied to the area to be treated. The Laser hand-piece is placed gently against the skin and pulses of intense light are delivered into the hairs. At the time of the treatment some of the hairs are removed, however it can take up to two weeks for all the treated hairs to fall out

Book your free consultation

Please call us now on 01582 762 877 if you would like to book your free consultation with our expert medical aesthetican who will then be happy to perform a test patch for you.