PATIENT INFORMATION ABOUT PERMANENT HAIR REMOVAL - VERSION 1.02

Hair and hair follicles go through three continuous phases: a growth phase, a resting phase, and a shedding phase. The laser can only treat the hair in the active growth phase.

Therefore, it is necessary to return for repeated treatments. The hair follicles that are destroyed in each treatment are permanently affected and will not reactivate.

The laser light is attracted to the dark pigment in each hair strand and it travels down into the hair follicle, where the follicle is destroyed. Therefore, removing hair without pigment will not be entirely possible. Light and red hair will present a challenge.

Avoid sun exposure or artificial tanning: When the skin is exposed to sunlight the amount of pigment increases and heightens the risk of skin burns from the laser. It is therefore required that you stay out of the sun four weeks before and four weeks after the treatment. For the same reason, it can be difficult to treat people with a darker skin tone.

All customers are required to attend an individual consultation with one of Cosmo Laser’s registered nurses before any treatments. This is to ensure that the condition of your skin is within the boundaries of what is safe to treat. If the requirements for protection from sun exposure are not complied with, Cosmo Laser may be forced to cancel and/or postpone the treatment.

We reserve the right to cancel any treatments where we assess that there is an increased risk of skin burns. We reserve the right to impose a fee of DKK 500 if the treatment is canceled due to the above. This also applies in the event of absence without notice 24 hours before the treatment.

To provide the laser with the optimal conditions to reach down and destroy the hair follicle, you should shave the areas where you will be receiving treatment approximately 24 hours before your appointment. You must not epilate, use tweezers, or wax the areas for 6 weeks before the treatment because the laser targets the hair follicles that contain a hair strand.

Do not epilate, use tweezers or wax in the areas six weeks before the treatment. If the hairs are removed by any of these methods, the laser is unable to use the pigment in the hair to be guided down into the hair follicle, thus, rendering the treatment without effect. A razor can still be used before, after, and between treatments.

The treatment area should be intact, without infections, wounds, or irritation, just as it is recommended to ensure that the skin is well-maintained before starting the treatment. A well-maintained skin responds better to the treatment and is also capable of recovering in a shorter time.

According to the legislation on cosmetic treatments, the treated area must be photographed before a treatment can be started.

The treatment may feel like a warm, stinging, and pricking sensation on the skin but is generally not associated with severe pain. Most describe it as mild to moderate discomfort.

The intimate area may be more sensitive for most, but the discomfort is temporary and occurs only at the moment when the laser light is emitted. To enhance comfort during the treatment, the skin is cooled with cold air.

Following the treatment, it is normal for the skin to exhibit slight redness and swelling around individual hair strands, resembling goosebumps. This is common and intended and will disappear within a few hours. Some may benefit from applying a soothing, perfume-free cream and cooling the treated area with an ice pack after the treatment. Both can be offered after the treatment.

You will still see all the hairs after the treatment; these hairs must fall out of the inactivated hair follicles. After 2-3 weeks, you will begin to experience hair shedding, followed by a period without hair before new hairs enter the active phase. Avoid unnecessary skin irritation for 24 hours after the treatment.

You can check the effectiveness of the treatment by using tweezers to gently pull on 5-10 hairs 2 weeks after treatment to see if they are loose and falling out or still firmly attached.

Providing feedback on this check to your provider can ensure an optimal effect throughout the treatment course. It is crucial not to expose the treated skin area to sunlight for 4 weeks after treatment, and it is recommended to use sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30.

It is not realistic to remove all hair follicles 100% since there will be fine hairs that lack sufficient pigment for the laser light to effectively destroy the hair follicles. Nonetheless, laser hair removal is particularly effective for coarse and dark hairs. Additionally, many individuals notice that issues such as ingrown hairs and red bumps often diminish or disappear entirely, as these problems are typically linked to irritation within the hair follicles.

The number of treatments required for effective hair reduction varies from person to person, but our experience shows that you can achieve a hair reduction of approximately 70% with 6-12 treatments. 

Maintenance treatments may be necessary after the recommended 6-12 treatments. However, treatment intervals will be extended based on evaluation during the treatment course, and it is expected to have follow-up treatments approximately 1-2 times a year. 

In about 5% of cases, the treatments may be less effective. This can be due to PCOS or other hormonal changes. For men, testosterone levels can also influence the number of treatments necessary, potentially requiring more sessions than the standard 6 to 12.

IIn rare instances, burns may occur, resulting in small fluid-filled blisters, sores, light or dark skin discoloration, and scar formation. These burns can occur for various reasons but are typically related to sun exposure.

In the vast majority of cases, burns will be mild and heal without scarring. If burns or unexpected skin reactions occur, it is advisable to contact the clinic immediately and speak with a doctor or nurse.

The following are reasons why you can’t be approved for the treatment:

• History of melanoma or skin cancer
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Certain types of prescription medications
• Known tendency to form keloid scars
• Untreated epilepsy triggered by light
• Not performed on tattooed skin
• Specific types of autoimmune conditions.
  

According to cosmetic treatment regulations, you can provide consent for treatment once verbal and written information has been provided. A companion is always welcome to be present during consultation and treatment.

We are always available to assist with any further questions.