Laser hair removal at its best!
Laser hair removal continues to be a popular choice for permanent hair reduction of unwanted hair, among all genders of all age groups. At Fresh Laser Skin Studio, we offer a private setting to provide everyone safe and professional laser hair removal services on all areas of the body.
We are proud to offer you the most comfortable and effective laser hair removal treatments available today, as well as, the best trained and professional laser technicians in the industry!
Since our opening in 2010, Laser hair removal continues to be one of our popular services!
Three main factors will determine the success of laser hair removal:
- Up-to-date laser technology that is safe and effective(not all lasers are manufactured equally) – using the correct laser wavelength, not IPL(which is sometimes mistakenly called a laser).
- A thorough, trained and experienced laser technician that is able to set and change the laser parameters according to your hair colour, thickness, density, skin type and last but not least, comfort level.
- Consistent scheduled appointments to ensure treatment of the greatest percentage of hair in the active growth phase.
We Got You Covered
Top rated hair removal lasers from Cutera & Cynosure:
- Alexandrite Laser 755nm λ
- ND:YAG Laser 1064nm λ
- Vectus Diode Laser 810nm λ
in each of our 2 dedicated LHR treatment rooms.
When all of the above factors are met, you can expect a minimum of 75% permanent hair reduction after your 6th treatment, for most areas.* Some exceptions may apply depending on individual medical conditions.
Our laser hair removal technologies are specific for laser hair removal and provide the necessary versatility required to safely treat all skin colours, as well as customization for hair thickness, density and colour.
Top Brand Technology, three gold standard laser wavelengths
Vectus Laser
The Palomar Vectus Laser by Cynosure, is the newest and most comfortable high speed 810nm λ diode laser available today. Features include:
- Small & large diode spot sizes- provides greater versatility to treat all stages of hair growth, using innovative technology that provides the most uniform beam profile available today, allowing for fast, comfortable and effective hair reduction for a wide range of skin and hair types*
- Sapphire treatment tips -contain advanced contact cooling that protects the epidermis and maintains your comfort level throughout the treatment
- Features the Skintel® Melanin Reader™ to safely optimize all hair removal treatments according to skin type, lifestyle, and ethnicity
We have 2 Vectus lasers to better serve our clients.
Excel HR Laser
To keep the most up to date with our technology, we recently added the Cutera Excel HR Laser. This is the only high performance and versatile fibre optic (not diode) laser delivery, offering sapphire contact cooling for both the Alexandrite 755nm λ laser and the Nd:Yag 1064 nm λ. It not only provides safe and effective treatments, but its also the most comfortable and effective Alexandrite and Nd:Yag hair removal laser on the market today!
- Built in adjustable spot size ranging from 3mm to 18mm, allowing for effective treatment of all hair densities on all skin types(colour), even tanned skin!
- Cutera is recognized as a world leader in 1064nm technology and is the only truPulse™ 1064nm laser on the market. This technology provides consistent levels of energy, enabling greater depths of penetration and lower melanin absorption. Ideal for darker or tanned skin.
- The sapphire contact cooling acts as a local anesthetic and protects the epidermis and maintains your comfort level throughout the treatment
- The sapphire lens provides improved efficacy as it minimizes light bending (refraction) and ensures more laser light reaches the target.
We have 2 Excel HR lasers to better serve our clients.
What laser hair removal systems are available today?
Not all lasers are the same and reputable manufacturers are recommended:
Alexandrite Laser (755nm) – ALEX
The gold standard for laser hair removal or reduction for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I – III. Treatment areas must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within one month of the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
ND:YAG Laser (1064nm) – YAG
The only gold standard for laser hair removal or reduction for Fitzpatrick Skin Types IV – VI and tanned skin. Treatment area must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within 3 to 7 days prior to the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
Diode Laser (810nm) – Vectus
The latest gold standard diode laser technology on the market today. Providing the most uniform beam profile allowing for more comfortable and effective laser hair removal treatments today. A high speed gold standard wavelength enabling laser hair removal or reduction for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I – VI. Fast, effective and best of all it is easily tolerated. The most comfortable laser treatment compared to all other diode lasers!
Treatment area must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within 2-3 weeks of the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
Diode Laser (810nm) – Other
Also considered a gold standard wavelength for laser hair removal or reduction for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I – III. Skin Type IV may be treated with caution. The large hand piece of this Diode laser is divided into 3 sections, allowing for less uniform delivery of energy and is not as efficient and comfortable as the Vectus Diode laser.
Treatment area must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within one month of the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
Diode Alexandrite, Diode Nd:Yag Lasers or combination of Diode type lasers – Other
There are several diode combination lasers being promoted in the market today. Although they are more economical and contain the gold standard wavelengths for hair removal, there is no comparison to the quality of treatment and performance of the medical grade fibre optic delivery systems available from top brands like Cutera and Cynosure.
Treatment area must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within one month of the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
Light Based Treatments – IPL (also known as BBL & XPL)
Intense Pulsed Light (Broad Band Light & Xenon Pulsed Light) , commonly called, or mistaken as, a Laser. Not a gold standard for hair removal and is not as effective at permanent hair removal as a laser. IPL is not safe to use on skin types IV-VI.
Treatment area must not have unprotected sun exposure or tanning within one month of the first laser treatment and throughout the remaining laser treatments.
A laser is a highly powered light source providing a single wavelength for absorption of a specific structure or pigment (eg. melanin in hair).- IPL – Intense Pulsed Light, also known as BBL & XPL (Broad band Light & Xenon Pulsed Light) is commonly called, or mistaken as, a Laser.
- IPL is a very intense flash of light (similar to a flashlight), coupled with filters that block out light from a particular spectral range. Consequently, the output of an IPL system has a varying range of wavelengths with varying average power along any given range of wavelengths. The light tends to scatter and is not specific to a particular target.
- Therefore IPL is not highly recommended for hair removal treatments, as the light may not be absorbed by the target (melanin in hair). Many treatments are necessary and results are variable.
- If IPL is chosen for hair removal or reduction, it is typically safe for Fitzpatrick Skin Types I – III , although it is not the method of choice.
- IPL is commonly used for treating photo-aging skin (scattered red and brown pigment), commonly known as a Photo Facial or Photo Rejuvenation.
- Fresh Laser only uses advanced laser technology for all photo rejuvenation treatments, as well as hair removal treatments. Laser technology has specific targets and is very effective and much safer than an IPL device.
Fitzpatrick Skin Type is a numerical value assigned to classify your skin colour. It was developed in 1975 by Thomas Fitzpatrick, MD, PhD. as a way to estimate the response of different types of skin to UV (ultraviolet light).The scale ranges from very fair (Skin Type I) to very dark (Skin Type VI) and takes into account three main factors: Genetic disposition, reaction to sun exposure and tanning habits, which all influence your skin type and ultimately the correct selection of laser wavelength and parameters, for safe and successful treatments.The Fitzpatrick Skin Type scale is still the most widely used system today by skin care professionals to help determine how someone will respond/react to skin treatments and focuses on potentials for irritations such as burns and hyperpigmentation, which helps us to determine the right treatment choices for you.At Fresh Laser Skin Studio we include a questionnaire with your initial visit/consultation, to calculate your Fitzpatrick skin type. We also do a melanin reading on your skin prior to treatment as an extra safety precaution.
Laser hair removal FAQs
How does laser hair removal work?
Selective photothermolysis is the technology used today for laser hair removal systems. The laser produces a single wavelength (laser light energy) that is selectively absorbed by a specific chromophore (colour bearing target). This results in the damage or destruction of the chromophore (melanin in hair) and the tissue it occupies (reproductive cells), while maintaining the integrity of the surrounding tissue.
Is it effective for all hair colours?
Only hair that has colour will contain enough melanin (chromophore) to attract the laser light energy. Therefore, laser hair removal will not be effective on blonde, white and gray hair. Red hair is variable and may not work, a test spot is recommended first.
How many treatments will I need?
This varies depending on the system used (actual laser or IPL), area to be treated and the growth phase of the hair follicles. There are 3 varying phases of hair growth (anagen, catagen and telogen) on the face and body.
Permanent hair reduction only occurs when the hair is in its active (anagen) phase and is the reason why several treatments are necessary to achieve results. Each laser treatment results in about 10 to 15% of the hairs being successfully treated.* Therefore, approximately 6-12 treatments are necessary at 4 to 12 week intervals, dependent on the treatment area.* Finer hair or darker skin types may require additional treatments. Fresh Laser uses an Alexandrite, Nd:Yag, and Vectus Diode laser, or a combination, for laser hair removal. In general, you should have 75% or more permanent hair reduction after 6 treatments when they have been scheduled on a regular basis, and there have been no hormonal fluctuations.*
Will my results be affected if I am not consistent with my appointments?
It is always best to keep your initial treatments consistent for the best results. However, we understand this is not always possible and it will not affect the the results you have already, it just may take more sessions as we may not be in sync with the most amount of hair growth in the active(anagen) phase. Our laser hair removal packages offer continued reduced pricing after package completion to enable further treatments and touch-ups when necessary.* Stay Forever Fresh!
Offering Calgary the most comprehensive laser hair removal services
- 2 Vectus high speed diode lasers (gold standard for Fitzpatrick skin types I-IV) by Cynosure
- 2 Alexandrite lasers (gold standard for Fitzpatrick skin types I-III) by Cutera
- 2 Nd: Yag lasers (all skin types, but gold standard for Fitzpatrick skin types V-VI) by Cutera
We have two treatment rooms fully equipped with all 3 gold standard wavelengths. We are able to customize all treatments by using multiple laser wavelengths when necessary, ensuring the best possible results!
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Schedule laser hair removal in NW Calgary
If you want long-lasting hair removal, schedule laser hair removal at Fresh Laser Skin Studio in NW Calgary today! You can get started by either booking a consultation online or by giving us a call at (403) 264-4494.