If you have been searching for a permanent and effective way to remove unwanted hair without the pain associated with older methods, we at SKinTEGRITY have the solution. At SKinTEGRITY, we offer both DIODE and IPL methods of hair removal. The diode successfully and permanently  removes unwanted hair regardless of where the hair is located, how dense the hair is and how deep the hair follicle. The IPL reduces unwanted hair. The pioneers of hair removal  developed a super hair removal system required to treat all skin types with all hair colors. Traditionally, if you were light skinned with dark hair you were the ideal and often the only candidate to have successful, permanent laser hair removal. Our techniques allow us to design the method that will eliminate unwanted hair from all clients without pain and without disappointment. Therefore, even if you are blonde haired and light skinned, our laser hair removal system is designed for you as well!

DIODE laser VS IPL Hair removal

Diode Lasers produce a single spectrum of intensely concentrated pure light in one single red colour and

wavelength. The laser precisely targets the dark pigment (melanin) in your hair follicle in order to heat the follicle to disable its ability to regrow hair, without heating the surrounding skin. The Diode Lasers specific wavelength is optimized for hair removal. *The laser beam allows for very deep, more powerful and precise penetration as the energy is targeted directly to the hair follicle, achieving accurate, permanent results. Once the hair follicle has been disabled, it loses its ability to regrow hair.

IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) devices provide a broad spectrum of colours and wavelengths (like a light bulb) and it is not possible to focus the light energy to a concentrated beam. Because IPL produces a range of different wavelengths and colours that are dispersed at various levels of depths, the diffused energy does not only target the melanin in your hair follicle, but also the surrounding skin. IPL can reduce and slow down hair regrowth but not permanently remove all hairs. Only a small percentage of the IPL energy is effectively absorbed by the hair follicle to achieve hair reduction. Therefore more and regular treatments are being needed, as thicker and deeper hair follicles might not be reached and disabled effectively.

Overall, Diode Laser technology is recommended for hair removal with permanent results, while IPL is recommended for hair reduction. This is because lasers create more heat and light energy directly concentrated to the hair follicle and only target melanin (the pigment that gives hair its color), while the light energy of IPL diffuses on the skin surrounding the hair follicle. Skintegrity offers both options. 

The Treatment

We request that before your hair removal begins, you cease waxing or tweezing for a period of 2 weeks. It is completely safe and effective (not to mention less expensive and more simple!) to shave the problem area (even on your face) prior to and between your treatments. It is a myth that if a women shaves the hair on her face it will grow back faster, thicker and courser than before. We also request that you are not in an "active tan" stage (that is when you have been out tanning in the sun the day of treatment or in a tanning bed) As the laser is attracted to the melanin in your hair follicles, and tanning increases that amount of melanin, active tan stages can cause an increase in absorption of the laser and lead to discomfort and side effects.

The day of the treatment we request that you come to the treatment site with the area to be treated shaved and clean. The only exception is on the face as the treatment specialist will do this for you to examine the skin at the same time. A layer of cooling ultrasound gel will be applied to the treatment site which allows the laser to glide easily over the skin and adds to the comfort of the procedure. The feeling will be similar to a mild tingling as the pulse is delivered to the hair follicles.

*For men – If you are troubled by back hair and do not have a way to shave it before you arrive then don’t worry, we will do that for you prior to your first treatment.

Post Treatment

You should expect to have a slight warmth and pink glow to your treated skin. You will be able to resume your normal activities immediately and should not have discomfort. We request that you use sun screen and keep your skin clean and moisturized. If having bikini or other areas treated where clothing can create friction, we suggest you wear loose fit clothing the day of treatment to avoid irritation.

Number of Treatments

The number of treatments required is dependent upon several factors including the area to be treated and if it is what we classify as sexual hair (hair growth increased by male and female sexual hormones) as this hair tends to be more dense and grows in different directions. Your SKinTEGRITY Laser Phototherapist will discuss this and any other questions or concerns you may have with you during your consult. Typically, 5-7 treatments are required to effectively treat  all phases of hair growth however, in some cases, 3-5 treatments may be sufficient.