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What is the difference between laser hair removal and IPL hair removal? What are the advantages and disadvantages of these hair removal methods?Laser & IPL
Laser Hair Removal in Leuven
You're looking for a targeted, permanent solution against unwanted hair growth? No more waxing, shaving, tweezing? Then permanent laser hair removal is the solution for you! We permanently reduce your unwanted hair growth in a safe, efficient and medically sound manner.
Laser hair removal
The laser light is converted to heat by the pigment in the hair follicle, destroying the hair root and causing the hair to shed.
Relatively painless
During the treatment one feels a short pinprick, it lasts only a few milliseconds and varies from person to person.
The entire body
Laser hair removal can be applied to the entire body, from large areas to small facial treatments.
Lasting hair removal
New hairs grow with each hair cycle, which is why multiple sessions are required. After several sessions, little to no hair remains.
Our EPILPRO II Diodelaser!
Diode lasers are regarded worldwide by medical professionals as the best and safest way of permanent hair removal.
- Diode lasers are scientifically proven the most efficient lasers
- Class 4 Diode laser of the latest generation
- CE & ROHS certified
Your permanent laser hair removal is performed by a registered nurse. This will allow you to get information regarding the number of laser sessions and advice on what is best to do between hair removal treatments.
About our laser Is a diode laser efficient?As a medically trained laser therapist, it is important to me that all your questions are answered and that you feel comfortable before the treatments. This way, you can begin treatment without worry and fully enjoy the results of your permanent laser hair removal after the treatments.
No more shaving or waxing
Traditional epilation methods (shaving, waxing or tweezing) give only short-lived results with the consequence that you do spend time every few days removing excess hair. Also, the cost of the products you have to buy over and over again to epilate increases over the years.
Fortunately, there is a solution to these inconveniences - permanent hair removal. Permanent hair removal, also known as laser hair removal, is completely safe and delivers long-lasting results!
About us
- Licensed nurse
- Certified in permanent hair removal
- High-quality laser in-house
- Accredited by the Belgian Beauty Federation
Medically trained
You will be supervised by a professional bachelor in Nursing as well as a licensed nurse with an extensive medical background at Gasthuisberg and others.
Laser Therapist
We have received training in all aspects of permanent laser hair removal, both theoretical and practical, including aftercare and contra-indications.
In-house laser
Our high quality diode laser is in-house and therefore not leased/rented which not only allows us to make the best use of it but also at competitive prices.
BBF Accredited
We are accredited by the Belgian Beauty Federation, the Belgian seal of quality and professionalism of Beauty Professionals with the necessary qualifications to serve you.
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Laser hair removal Leuven
How does laser hair removal work?
1. Choice of treatment area
We begin our treatment in your chosen zones, focusing on actively growing hairs to achieve the best results.
2. Laser hair removal
The melanin (also called the pigment) in your hair absorbs the heat from our medical diode laser and heats the entire hair shaft.
3. Hair follicle
The hair follicle is destroyed (or at least severely weakened) by the heat of the diode laser, causing it to detach from the hair shaft.
4. Permanent hair loss
Once the hair follicle is destroyed, it is impossible for the hair to grow back - thus obtaining permanent hair removal in the treated area.
How long do the results of laser hair removal last?
Compared to conventional hair removal methods, laser hair removal for women and men offers long-lasting results. Although this technique has been recognized as the most efficient hair removal method, it cannot guarantee total hair removal. The treatment is designed to reduce hair growth by up to 80%-90%, and the hairs that do grow back will be finer and softer. Also know that laser hair removal cannot prevent the appearance of new hair follicles due to hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause, hormonal imbalance). The use of certain medications or, for example, a period of stress and a lot of exercise can also contribute to changes that allow our body to produce hair again. In this case, touch-up sessions are scheduled.
More about laser hair removalIs laser hair removal expensive?
Although the initial cost of laser hair removal for women and men is significantly higher than waxing at a salon or purchasing shaving equipment, you are guaranteed to save money in the long run. Conventional hair removal seems cheaper, but of course it must be repeated for years. The purchase of razors, depilatory creams or monthly wax/resin treatments becomes unnecessary and - importantly - you also save time! At the end of the treatment, you will enjoy more confidence, more comfort and a solid time savings.
Shaving
Lifetime cost
€3.8K
Frequency / year
100
Waxing
Lifetime cost
€24K
Frequency / year
10
Laser
Lifetime cost
€2K
Amount sessions
5-8
Can all types of hair be lasered?
To depilate with a laser, the hairs must contain pigment. The laser beam uses the dark pigment (melanin) in your hair as conduction to penetrate the hair follicle from which the hair grows. If the hair does not contain pigment, laser hair removal is of little use. Blonde, gray and red hairs do not contain pigment and therefore cannot be treated. In some cases, it can be tried if there is still some melanin (i.e. pigment) in the hair. Lasering thin downy hairs is also not an option.
How many treatments are needed to get rid of my hair?
The exact number depends on your age, hormones, the location and color of your hair, your type of skin, and other factors. After only three treatments, you can usually see a nice effect, but it is not yet the desired result. It takes an average of 5 to 6 laser treatments to remove very black and thick hairs on the legs, bikini line, armpits and other body parts. So you should count on an average of 6 to 7 months of treatment with an interval of about 4-6 weeks between laser treatments. You should count on more treatments for the lighter and thinner hairs : an average of 7 to 8 treatments or even more.
Laser hair removal for men?
Men often have more and darker body hair than women, and hair growth also occurs in other places, such as the back, abdomen and chest. Do you experience this as a problem? Then consider getting permanent hair removal in a particular area. More and more men finding their way to laser hair removal.
Laser hair removal for menPreparation for laser hair removal
- It is important that you do not wax or epilate the area you wish to have treated from 6-8 weeks before your first appointment. That way you will ensure faster and longer lasting results. Also, no dyes or bleaches.
- Sunbathing, as well as tanning beds or self-tanning creams have a negative effect on permanent hair removal. So all types of tanning are not recommended when you have your excess hair removed by means of laser hair removal.
- Properly clean the zone to be treated: no makeup, deodorant, skin creams, and other factors that may affect hygiene.
Aftercare after laser hair removal
- The first week after the treatment, it seems as if the hairs are growing again. However, these are only hairs shed by the hair follicle. The first results can be seen only after a few days: on average one week for the face, 2 weeks for armpits and bikini waxing and 3 weeks for the legs.
- For at least 4 weeks after treatment no sun or tanning bed to prevent pigmentation.
- Sauna, hot bath or shower are not allowed as long as any redness is visible.
- Between treatments do not wax or pull out hair with tweezers! Only shaving is allowed.
- Safe & effective
- Medically trained
- High-performance laser
- Always the same practitioner
Vicky Poelmans Laser Hair Removal Leuven
Benefits of laser hair removal
Of course, the durable result of laser hair removal is the main advantage over conventional hair removal techniques. However, there are other advantages:
No ingrown hairs
Removing unwanted hair growth by shaving with a razor blade or working with a wax strip sometimes brings inconveniences, such as ingrown hairs. These ingrown hairs can cause irritation, inflammation and discoloration. With laser hair removal, this is not the case.
No inflamed hair follicles
Repeated epilation by shaving and/or waxing the same area can also result in inflamed hair follicles (they are located in the top layer of skin and this is where your hair grows from). Such an inflammation is also known as folliculitis and is common, at all ages, in both men and women.
No razor wounds
An annoying and fortunately usually short-lived side effect of conventional shaving that everyone has had to deal with at one time or another : shaving wounds. You can get these if you push too hard on your razor blade, if you shave hard-to-reach areas or if you are simply careless.
No razor burns
In addition, skin irritation from shaving or waxing can also cause redness. This can be the case with razor burn. In addition to redness, shaving burn can also leave you with a burning sensation and itching. It disappears after a few hours or days, but can be quite uncomfortable.
| Face | Session |
|---|---|
| Upper lip | € 60 |
| Chin | € 70 |
| Upper lip + chin | € 120 |
| Upper body | Session |
|---|---|
| Armpits | € 100 |
| Forearms | € 150 |
| Arms full | € 180 |
| Belly line | € 90 |
| Bikini line | Session |
|---|---|
| Bikini line to edge | € 120 |
| Bikini string | € 150 |
| Bikini brazilian | € 180 |
| Legs | Session |
|---|---|
| Lower legs (knees included) | € 250 |
| Upper legs with slip | € 200 |
| Full legs with slip | € 420 |
| Upper body | Session |
|---|---|
| Chest | € 200 |
| Abdomen | € 200 |
| Upper back | € 299 |
| Lower back | € 299 |
| Shoulders | € 220 |
| Armpits | € 130 |
| Pubic area | Session |
|---|---|
| Swim trunks | € 150 |
| Buttocks | € 280 |
| Swim trunks & pubic | € 240 |
| Legs | Session |
|---|---|
| Lower legs | € 250 |
| Upper legs | € 300 |
| Legs | € 500 |
Vicky Poelmans Laser Hair Removal
Our diode laser
Equipped with a water cooling system and a sapphire treatment head, the EpilPro II diode laser is based on the safest and most efficient diode laser technology for permanent hair removal. In addition, treatment with this hair removal device is virtually painless, there are no side effects and no recovery period is required after treatment. Our Diode Laser carries the medical CE mark and has been clinically approved.
EPILPRO II Diode Laser
- The number of shots can be adjusted according to skin type to maximize treatment results and minimize side effects.
- Equipped with a cooling system and sapphire head that cools to - 5°C, increasing treatment comfort with little or no pain or unpleasant sensations
- 40 to 60% more efficient than pulsed light (IPL)
- Designed and engineered in Belgium in compliance with European legislation
Safe and efficient
No other hair removal system has as many clinical studies as the diode laser. Partly because of this, the device is regarded in the medical world as the standard in the field of laser hair removal and over 80 million treatments are performed with this device worldwide each year.
Our diode laser carries the CE mark, which indicates that the laser meets all EU requirements in terms of safety, health and environmental protection within the European Economic Area. CE here stands for Conformité Européenne, which means as much as in accordance with European regulations.
Any questions or do you wish an appointment?
Please do not hesitate to contact us without obligation. We would love to help you on your way to smooth, soft skin.
The history of laser hair removal
The history of laser hair removal spans several decades. Although lasers were invented as early as 1960 and sporadic attempts were made to conduct hair removal with this - old - laser technology, it was not until 1983 that a theoretical basis was laid for selective laser hair removal. It wasn't until 1994 that real laser hair removal was perfected.
Vicky Poelmans Laser Hair Removal Leuven
For whom is laser hair removal suitable?
Anyone with excess body hair can use laser hair removal; it is a cosmetic procedure that can improve your appearance or self-image. Many people also prefer not to have to shave regularly.
However, sometimes laser hair removal can also address excessive hair growth caused by medical conditions, such as:
Hirsutism
Hirsutism is stiff or dark body hair that appears on the body where women usually have no hair - mainly the face, chest, lower abdomen, inner thighs and back. Often hirsutism has no known cause, but is a symptom of other conditions.
More on hirsutismHypertrichosis
Hypertrichosis is a condition characterized by excessive hair growth anywhere on a person's body. It can affect both women and men and is extremely rare. The abnormal hair growth can cover both face and body or occur in small patches and occurs at birth or develops later.
Permanent laser depilation Leuven
Unlike other epilation methods, permanent hair removal stands for permanent results. After just a few sessions, you are free of your unwanted hair growth in the treated area for good. With the possibility of a refresher treatment after a few years, you will enjoy greatly reduced hair growth permanently!
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Up to 90% permanent hair removal
% hair removal
Tired of shaving and waxing? Want to avoid razor bumps, ingrown hairs and acne-like breakouts while shaving? Laser hair removal does all that and more.
Experience up to 90% permanent removal of unwanted hair by laser technology in just 6-8 treatments and free yourself from the constant and endless cycle of shaving, waxing or plucking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are multiple sessions of laser hair removal necessary?
Laser hair removal works only on the "growing" hairs at the time of treatment. These are hairs that are in the anagen phase of the growth cycle. Hairs in the other phases - catagen, telogen and exogenous phases - are not affected by laser energy. You always have multiple hairs in different stages of the growth cycle. This makes it impossible to treat all the hairs in the target area in one single laser session. Your laser hair removal sessions are scheduled at intervals that allow us to laser the hair follicles when they are in the anagen phase of the cycle. Undergoing only one or two sessions will have little or no long-term effect.
How many laser hair removal sessions do I need?
Usually 6-8 sessions are recommended at 6-8 week intervals.
What is the recovery from laser hair removal?
There is no rest period associated with laser hair removal treatment. After your appointment, you can expect some itching and redness in the treatment area. During this period, we recommend staying out of the sun and not applying makeup, creams/lotions/serums to this area as long as there is redness/irritation. After your very first treatment, you may possibly notice some peeling. The hair strands that were in the follicles at the time of treatment will peel off after a few days, instantly smoothing the skin. Just continue showering and dry your skin gently as usual.
How long does a laser hair removal session take?
The duration of each session depends on the size of the area being treated. For example, treatment of an area such as the upper lip takes less than a minute, while an average area may take up to 15 minutes, while a large area may take up to an hour.
Why do I need to shave before a laser hair removal session?
Many of our clients ask why they need to shave before a laser hair removal session. Because laser hair removal works by focusing energy on the targeted hair and the hair follicle, we want to make sure the majority of the energy is focused on the hair shaft under the skin and the follicle for best results. We don't want to waste the energy by scorching the hair on top of the skin and reduce the amount of energy focused on the hair follicle. You cannot wax, wax or sugar the area because the hair follicle under the skin must be intact for the laser to actually damage it with energy.
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Bye bye Razor
Never shave another day in your life, say goodbye to that razor and those pesky stubbles!
Hello smooth skin!
Permanent laser hair removal is a lasting investment that results in smooth and even skin.
Hair free = Care free
Irritation, itching and ingrown hairs are completely gone which gives you comfort and confidence.
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