Unwanted Body Hair
What Is Unwanted Body Hair
Unwanted Body Hair
Unwanted body hair is a common concern driven by various factors, including genetics, hormonal fluctuations, and the natural growth cycle of the hair follicle. While traditional hair removal methods like shaving or waxing provide temporary relief, they often lead to secondary skin issues such as folliculitis or ingrown hairs. At Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, we utilise clinical-grade laser technology to target hair at the root, effectively disabling the follicle's ability to produce new growth. Our focus is on providing a long-term, permanent reduction in hair density while maintaining the overall health and integrity of the surrounding skin.
How Unwanted Body Hair Manifests
Terminal Hair Overgrowth: The presence of thick, pigmented hair in areas where it is undesirable, often influenced by androgenic activity.
Folliculitis: Small, red, inflamed bumps that occur when hair follicles become infected or irritated, frequently as a result of shaving.
Pseudofolliculitis Barbae: More commonly known as ingrown hairs, where the hair curls back and grows into the skin, causing painful inflammation and potential scarring.
Hirsutism: A condition of excessive hair growth in women, typically appearing in a male-pattern distribution such as the face, chest, or back.
Post-Epilation Sensitivity: Chronic redness and irritation following mechanical hair removal methods like waxing or plucking.
The Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, Clinical Consultation & Safety Protocol
At Eden Skin & Laser Clinic, a 30-minute clinical consultation is vital for a diagnostic assessment of your hair type and skin tone using the Fitzpatrick scale. This session includes a comprehensive medical history review to identify any hormonal or medicinal factors that may influence hair growth. We also perform a mandatory patch test on each treatment area to calibrate our laser technology to your specific skin requirements, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and clinically effective experience.
Treatment Options
Eden Skin & Laser Clinic selects the most appropriate modalities from our clinical suite to deliver precise energy to the hair follicle while protecting the epidermal surface.
Laser Hair Removal: Gold-standard treatment; this technology emits a concentrated beam of light that is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. The light energy is converted to heat, which thermally damages the follicle to inhibit future hair growth without affecting the surrounding tissue.
Dermalux TRI-WAVE MD: Supportive maintenance: Near-infrared light can be used post-laser treatment to settle any transient redness and accelerate the skin's natural healing response.
Body Ballancer: Supportive maintenance; by improving lymphatic drainage and circulation, this treatment can help the body more efficiently clear cellular debris following a course of laser hair removal, particularly on the legs.