Skip to main content

Excessive Hair

Symptoms

Excessive hair (particularly in women) can be a symptom of a hormonal condition such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Sometimes excess hair growth has no identifiable cause; this tends to be more common in skin types from a Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian background. It can also be hereditary.

In women, excessive hair is often referred to as hirsutism. This is defined as hair in a male pattern; hair that is thick and dark, rather than finer and fairer. Hirsutism occurs when females produce an excess of male sex hormones called androgens, or are more sensitive to these hormones. All women produce androgens; it has fluctuating levels which can cause problems.

Management

At CHEEK Medispa we have invested in the industry-leading Soprano Titanium laser hair removal machine. This machine can be used on most skin and hair types. The TRIO 4cm2 applicators with Yag 1064nm or 810nm are ideally suited for darker skin tones. The Alex 755nm will also work with a range of hair colours. The laser passes light through the skin and into the hair root, destroying the cells so they can no longer produce hair.

Laser hair removal is an advanced, quick and comfortable way to long term successfully removing unwanted hair.

At CHEEK Medispa, our highly and fully trained technicians will devise a plan to ensure optimum results. Each treatment plan is tailored to your individual needs. We require a full consultation and patch test before you begin your treatment.

Recommended Treatments

We offer a wide range of excessive hair removal treatments at CHEEK Medispa, including electrolysis. Electrolysis is a good treatment option for treating unwanted white hairs on the face and body.

It is a permanent solution to remove light, fine or red hairs that are otherwise impossible to eliminate with other treatments like laser or IPL because the lack of pigment.

To determine the correct treatment for you, we would recommend a free consultation to discuss and evaluate your concerns and also the results you want to achieve.

We recommend eight sessions of laser hair removal for optimum results. A 30% discount is applied when purchasing a course of eight sessions.

FAQs

Is it painful?

It’s virtually pain. Due to the cooling action in the Soprano Titanium hand piece, clients experience minimal discomfort during laser hair removal. Tolerance varies from client to client depending the pain threshold of the client. Our therapist is trained to make sure you are comfortable throughout your sessions.

Can I get rid of excess hair permanently?

Laser hair removal is one of the most effective and long-lasting solutions for hair removal as it targets the individual follicles and is administered through a course of treatments. Some clients experience minimal regrowth, with hair returning finer and lighter. Even when the hair follicle is damaged or destroyed via laser or electrolysis, hormonal changes can cause new follicles to develop, meaning hair will grow in that area.

 

How many Laser Hair Removal sessions will I need?

We recommend eight sessions, spaced between four to six weeks apart, depending the area. Hair grows in different cycles so laser can only target hair during the anagen cycle. A 30% discount is applied when purchasing a course of eight.

Is there any down time or side effects?

There is minimal downtime with laser hair removal, meaning you can carry on with your day as usual after your treatment. We strongly advise no hot treatments, like sauna or steam, rigorous exercise or swimming for 24 hours after your session.

GET IN TOUCH



    Don't wait any longer, contact us today!

    Call us onĀ 01923 269535 for more information about the skin treatments, laser hair removal, and body treatments we perform for our clients.