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Laser hair removal in Derry: the complete guide
How laser hair removal works, how many sessions you need, what it costs in Derry and how to get the best results from your course.
Quick answer: Most people need 6 to 8 sessions, 4 to 8 weeks apart, for long-lasting hair reduction. At Skin Deep in Derry, sessions start from £35 and every course begins with a free patch test.
How laser hair removal works
A medical-grade laser sends light energy into the hair follicle, where it is absorbed by the pigment in the hair. The heat damages the follicle's ability to grow a new hair while the surrounding skin is protected by built-in cooling.
Only hairs in their active growth phase respond at any one time, which is why treatment is delivered as a course rather than a single session.
How many sessions you will need
Most clients need 6 to 8 sessions spaced 4 to 8 weeks apart. Areas such as the legs and underarms often respond quickly, while hormonal areas like the chin and upper lip can need occasional top-ups.
You will usually notice finer, slower and sparser regrowth after your second or third session.
What it costs in Derry
At Skin Deep Aesthetics small areas start from £35 per session, medium areas from £45, large areas from £70 and a full leg from £100. Popular combinations such as half leg, underarm and full bikini are £110.
Your free laser consultation and patch test confirms the right settings for your skin and gives you an exact quote for your course.
Getting the best results
Shave the area the day before each session, avoid sunbeds, sun exposure and fake tan for two weeks before, and stop waxing, threading or plucking once your course starts, because the laser needs the root in place.
Keep to your schedule. Leaving too long between sessions means hairs that were ready to treat have moved on to the next cycle.
Common questions
Is laser hair removal permanent?
It gives long-lasting hair reduction. Most clients see a large reduction, with occasional maintenance sessions for hormonal areas.
Can I have laser on dark skin?
Yes. Our Cynosure Elite+ has two wavelengths, so we can safely treat a wide range of skin tones after a patch test.
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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.
