Cynosure Elite+ Laser Hair Removal: Your perfect solution for permanent hair reduction.

I often get asked about unwanted hair. What can you do about it? Can I help you to cut your hair-removal routine down and save you time? Are there any more permanent methods for silky smooth skin than shaving, waxing, plucking or threading? It’s no wonder that laser hair removal has grown in popularity over the years!

I can help you to free yourself of the constant waxing and shaving ritual and give you great, long-lasting results with the brand-new addition to the Nita McEvoy services: the Cynosure® Elite+™ laser system. My fantastic new treatment will work with you no matter your gender, skin type or the body part you’d like to focus on. It’s safe, effective and permanent. So, you can get that effortlessly smooth look you’ve always dreamed of. No more stressing when you’re in a bathing suit!

Call me on 020 8440 8893 or send an email my way at hello@nitamcevoy.com if you would like to find out how I can get to the root of your unwanted hair.

How it Works

To understand how laser hair removal works, it’s helpful to understand how your hair works.

How Your Hair Grows

Hair grows from deep within hair follicles, which are thin cavities embedded in the skin. Hair does not grow continuously, but grows in a three-phase cycle.

1. Anagen Phase. This phase is where the hair actively grows. The Anagen phase typically lasts for several months and is the best phase for Laser Hair Removal.
2. Catagen Phase. During this brief phase, the hair bulb regresses and begins to shrink.
3. Telogen Phase. The final phase is a resting phase which lasts a few months. During the Telogen phase, the hair is released from the follicle. After the resting phase is complete, the hair will restart the Anagen or growth phase.

While the rate at which hair grows differs by individual, the length of the hair growth cycle generally depends on the type of hair and area of the body. For example, the active growth phase of the hair on your head may last several years, while hair on the body has an active growth phase that may last only a few months.

How Laser Hair Removal Works

During laser hair removal procedures, a laser device emits light energy that travels through the skin and is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle and hair shaft. Pigments are the substances that give skin and hair its color (also known as melanin). The energy absorbed damages the pigmented hair follicle, which impairs its ability to grow. Hair follicles that are in the anagen, or active growth phase, have more pigment and absorb more energy, and typically respond the best to treatments. For this reason, it typically takes multiple treatments to achieve the best results – it’s important to “catch” your hair in this active growth phase when you are receiving treatments.

The Technology I Use

There are many devices for laser hair removal however, I use the best in laser technology, the Cynosure® Elite+™.

The Elite+™ uses two proven laser wavelengths that provide treatments for patients of all skin types. Treatments with this system are fast, effective, and safe.

Fast

With spot sizes up to 24mm, the Elite+™ laser provides fast treatments, allowing you to resume your normal activities as quickly as possible. These larger sized spots make for quick treatments of larger areas such as the back, legs, or chest. Smaller spot sizes are used for smaller areas, such as the upper lip.

Effective
The Elite+™ contains two different types of laser wavelengths that provide effective treatments on patients of all skin types. One of the lasers is better for lighter skinned patients, and the other is better for darker skinned patients.

Safe
The Elite+™ system has been in clinical use for many years and has been proven safe in many clinical publications.

What To Expect On The Day Of Treatment

Prior to your procedure you should make sure the area being treated in freshly shaven. This will allow for effective energy delivery of the laser device to your hair follicles, thus providing a more effective treatment. During the treatment, I will guide the device over the treatment area. As I do this, it will deliver light energy, which travels through your skin and is absorbed by the hair follicles. You may feel cold air blowing throughout the treatment for added comfort. You will also hear a slight beep as the laser delivers this energy into your skin. It is normal to feel a slight snapping like a rubber band as the energy is being delivered.

The hair follicles that absorb energy from the laser will be damaged. Hairs that were present in the follicles at the time of treatment will fall out over the next couple of weeks and future hair growth will be impaired. Since not all hairs are actively growing at the same time multiple treatments are required for optimal results. As the follicles in the transitional and resting periods return to the active growth phase, you may notice some hair regrowth but not as thick as it was before the treatment. This regrowth will become thinner and lighter with each subsequent treatment until there is little, to no hair at all.

For the best results, I recommend a minimum course of 6-8 treatments.

Please note: it is not a cure for vein disease, and cannot prevent further veins from appearing

What causes unwanted veins?

These veins can have many causes, including:

• Sun exposure
• Hormones
• Age
• Genetics
• Trauma to the area

How does the treatment work?

The ND YAG laser emits a prescribed dose of energy to the vein. This dose is based on the width of the vein and will be patch tested on a small area prior to the first treatment for your safety.

The laser has been developed to selectively target the vein and ignore all surrounding tissue. It will cause the vein to heat up and coagulate, allowing your body to break it down naturally.

This treatment is for superficial veins only. For any other conditions, please refer to your GP or vascular surgeon.

How many Treatments will I need?

For the best results, you will typically need 3 to four . You may notice clear results from the first treatment, but each case is unique. Treatment time varies depending on the size of the affected area, but usually takes between 10 and 20 minutes to complete.

How will the treatment feel?

You will feel some discomfort during the procedure, but I will try to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Redness or swelling may occur, but this should last for only a day. Bruising or inflammation may occur for a few days following your treatment.

You will be able to resume most of your normal activities immediately. However, please avoid hot baths, showers and vigorous exercise for 24 hours, as these activities may cause the veins to be reopened. Please refrain from excessive sun exposure for 30 days before and after your treatment.

The Treatment Process

On the day of your treatment, the area to be treated will be marked out with a white pen and a gel will be required to perform this treatment.

Your individual skin type and vein thickness will be entered into the system and the Cynosure Elite+ will give an energy setting that is suitable for you.  You will be treated with a hand piece and with each shot I will assess how you feel.  It is important that you feel some sensation during the treatment, and it will feel fairly sharp, however you must not feel too uncomfortable.

During the treatment, the laser will be emitted through the hand piece.  This will cause will cause the vein to heat up and coagulate, allowing your body to break it down naturally.

After Your Treatment

The veins will lighten over the course of the following a 1-3 weeks. The benefits achieved from the Cynosure Elite+ Laser Vascular treatment is a reduction of superficial red and blue veins in the treated area overall.

It is recommended that you have between 3-6 treatments for the best results, with an 6-8 week interval for face and 6-12 week interval for body and legs between treatments.

Top up treatments ore not required. However, if you develop new superficial veins, a new treatment programme will be required.