Mild, temporary side effects can include redness, warmth, or slight swelling in the treated area, similar to mild sunburn. These usually settle within a few hours to a couple of days. Your skin may feel slightly sensitive after treatment, and you will be advised to avoid hot baths, saunas, intense exercise, and direct sun exposure for a short period. More significant side effects such as burns, blistering, pigment changes, or scarring are rare when treatment is performed correctly with a medical grade Smart Diode laser and proper aftercare is followed. Your practitioner will go through all potential risks and how to minimise them during your consultation.

Treatment time depends on the area being treated. Your session may also include a quick 15-minute consultation and patch test first to confirm suitability.

This treatment may not be suitable for clients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, have sunburn, recent excessive sun exposure or fake tan, photosensitive conditions, photosensitising medication use, history of skin cancer or suspicious lesions, active cold sores, uncontrolled diabetes, photosensitive epilepsy, recent chemical peels, laser treatments, microneedling, recent topical retinoid use, tattoos or permanent makeup in the treatment area, or very light/blonde/grey/red hair. During your consultation, your skin and hair will be assessed to ensure optimal results and treatment safety.

Most clients start to see a visible reduction in hair growth after their second or third treatment, with hair growing back finer, lighter, and more slowly. The most noticeable results are usually seen from around the sixth session onwards, as each treatment targets hairs in the active growth phase. With a full year of unlimited sessions, you have ample time to maximise and consolidate your results.

To maintain your results, it’s important to follow the personalised treatment schedule recommended by your practitioner and attend your sessions consistently throughout the 12-month programme. Avoid waxing or plucking between appointments, as the hair follicle needs to remain intact for the laser to work effectively. You can shave as needed and should shave the treatment area around 24 hours before each session. After completing your programme, occasional maintenance sessions may be recommended to manage any new or returning hair growth and keep your skin smoother for longer.