laser hair removal
Your solution for unwanted hair on the face and body.
Welcome to Mid Yorkshire Skin Clinic, a nurse-led clinic where your safety, comfort, and results come first. We use medical-grade technology to deliver effective, permanent hair reduction tailored entirely to your unique skin and hair type.
Laser hair removal is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses a highly concentrated, medical-grade beam of light to eliminate or significantly reduce unwanted hair.
Instead of cutting the hair at the surface (like shaving) or pulling it out temporarily (like waxing), the laser targets the hair at its very source, the root.
How does laser hair removal work?
- Targeting the Pigment: The laser emits a light wavelength that is safely absorbed by the pigment (melanin) inside the hair follicle.
- Disabling the Growth: That light energy instantly converts into heat. This heat safely damages or disables the hair follicle’s ability to grow new hair in the future without damaging the surrounding skin.
- The Cycle Factor: Because hair grows in different cycles, the laser can only disable follicles that are currently in their active growth phase. This is why a series of treatments is needed to achieve completely smooth, long-lasting results.
what permanent hair reduction means
When a hair follicle is successfully destroyed by the Lutronic Clarity II laser, that specific follicle will never grow hair again. In that sense, the results for those destroyed follicles are permanent.
However, your body has millions of dormant follicles that aren’t actively growing hair right now.
why choose mid yorkshire skin clinic
- Advanced Medical Technology: We use the premium Lutronic Clarity II Laser, featuring dual wavelengths (Alexandrite 755nm for lighter skin and Nd:YAG 1064nm for darker skin tones) to ensure safe, precise treatments for all skin tones.
- Superior to IPL and diode lasers: Our medical laser delivers consistent energy instantly with IntelliTrak™ technology, resulting in faster, more uniform treatments.
- No Messy Gels: Unlike older systems our laser does not require the application of gel on the skin
- Comfort: Our laser features a built-in air-cooling system that works instantly to cool the skin before and during each laser pulse.
- Honest, Expert Guidance: If laser hair removal is not the right fit for your hair type, we won’t waste your time. We also offer electrolysis in-clinic as an alternative where appropriate.
What areas can be treated?
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- Small Areas: Upper Lip, Chin, Ears, Eyebrows, Areolae
- Body & Face Areas: Underarms, Arms, Half/Full Face, Face & Neck, Bikini / Brief Line, Hollywood, Buttocks, Legs, Chest, Abdomen, Back, and Torso.
What happens during my consultation?
Your Consultation & Patch Test
Before your first treatment, an initial consultation with your treating nurse is essential. During this appointment, we will:
- Discuss your medical and psychosocial history.
- Examine the area you are interested in treating.
- Perform a compulsory patch test to safely prepare you for your treatment plan.
What happens during my treatment appointment?
Preparation
When you arrive, your nurse will guide you through the consent process. We will clean the treatment area to remove any makeup, SPF, or deodorant.
Privacy and Comfort
For body treatments, we prioritise your privacy and can provide a gown or disposable underwear if needed.
The Experience
Both you and your nurse will wear eye protection. You will experience a brief flicking sensation and heat, but the laser’s advanced cooling technology keeps this consistently bearable. Feeling some sensation means the treatment is working as intended!
How long will the process take?
A laser targets the pigment in hair follicles, converting light into heat to disable the follicles’ ability to grow new hair. Because hair grows in cycles, only 10–50% of hair is actively growing at any one time.
Our Philosophy: Individual Treatment Over Fixed Packages
We do not sell fixed, upfront packages (e.g., 6 sessions paid upfront). Here is why:
- A strict “one session per month” schedule can lead to wasted treatments. Laser hair removal is only effective when hair is in its active growth phase, which varies greatly by person and body area. Forcing a fixed schedule means some sessions will be timed poorly, treating hair that isn’t actively growing and providing zero benefit.
- Instead, we treat you until you are happy with your results, adjusting your treatment intervals to every 4–8 weeks based on your specific hair growth cycle. To keep treatments affordable, we offer discounted pricing for treating
preparing for treatment
Shave the day before: This helps us treat the hairs effectively and reduces side effects.
No plucking or waxing: Avoid plucking, waxing, epilating, or hair removal creams between sessions. Shaving is the only permitted method.
Avoid tanning: We are unable to treat skin with false tan or recent sun/solarium exposure.
Active Skincare: If you use active skincare like retinol or home peels on facial treatment areas, please discuss timing with your nurse.
aftercare
- To protect your skin while it heals, please avoid the following for the first 48 hours:
- Intense exercise, swimming, hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms.
- Shaving the treated area.
- Using scented skin products or products containing bleach, steroids, strong acids, or retinoids.
What to do instead:
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- Apply a clean, cold compress for comfort if needed.
- Use a gentle, plain moisturiser to help your skin recover.
- Always wear SPF 30 or higher on sun-exposed areas.
risks and side effects
- Common: Redness, irritation, and mild swelling are normal and usually fade within a few hours up to 48 hours.
- Uncommon/Rare: Colour changes (darker or lighter patches of skin) or signs of burning/blistering. With treatment by an experienced, qualified practitioner, these significant side effects are extremely rare. Your nurse will arrange for you to be reviewed in the clinic immediately if any concerns arise.
Treatment frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Before and After 3 Laser Hair Removal Sessions
