Laser Hair Removal

Cutera excel HR Laser Hair Removal

At The Pink Door, we offer our clients unrivalled, medical-grade laser hair removal treatments using the world’s leading laser hair removal device: the Cutera excel HR.

This market-leading, FDA-approved laser hair removal device allows our team of highly-trained clinicians to deliver safe but highly effective laser hair removal treatments, on ALL skin types.

Our Cutera excel HR features a combination of two premium lasers (Alexandrite & Nd:YAG) together with a unique sapphire contact cooling feature, which helps maximise client comfort and treatment safety, ensuring we offer the most advanced laser hair removal treatments across the Hungerford, Reading & Swindon regions.

Recommended Pre & Post Care for Hair Reduction Treatments

For best results please follow these instructions

Before your treatment:

• Hair should be cleanly shaven
  • Leave a representative sample unshaven for clinician to assess
• Do not wear makeup on the treated area the day of treatment
• No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment
  • Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.
• Some medications or supplements may increase the risk bruising. Consult with your physician
• No waxing, plucking or tweezing at least 4 weeks prior to treatment
  • Some body parts may require a longer wait time
• Avoid treatments that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (depilatories, harsh chemicals, etc.)
• Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment
• History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

After your treatment:

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen
• Redness and perifollicular edema (looks like a rash/bug bites) are common and resolve with time
• Bruising and swelling are less common but may occur and will resolve with time
• Hair may take up to 2 weeks to fall out
• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days
• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days post-treatment
  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.
• Do not wax or pluck between treatments
• Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, etc.)
• Hair removal requires a series of treatments. The number of treatments depends on body location and type of hair.
• Consult with clinic about when to resume skin care regime.