Shaving, waxing, plucking and depilatories give temporary results. Laser hair removal offers long-lasting hair reduction on a range of body areas. The Skintel™ melanin reader helps the practitioner select settings for your skin; suitability is assessed before treatment.
Treatment areas include the face, back, legs, chest, underarms, bikini area and upper lip. Your practitioner will assess whether treatment is suitable for the area you have in mind.
Contributing factors
Hair grows in a three-phase cycle — anagen (active growth), catagen, and telogen (resting). Only follicles in the anagen phase respond fully to laser energy, which is why hair returns between sessions and why a course of treatments is needed.
Treatment options at Blue Diamond
Which of these is right for you is a decision for your physician, made at your consultation once they have assessed your skin — this page is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
Laser Hair Removal
Long-lasting hair reduction on suitable areas of the face and body using the Cynosure Elite+™ laser system. Treatment areas and suitability are assessed during consultation.
Hair grows in a three-phase cycle: anagen (active growth), catagen (a brief transition when the hair follicle regresses) and telogen (resting). The laser emits light energy absorbed by melanin in the hair follicle and shaft, damaging the follicle and reducing regrowth. Follicles in the anagen phase respond best, so multiple treatments are needed.
Where this is performed: All Elite iQ™ treatments are performed exclusively at Citizen Studio, 45 Greenbriar Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3B 5N4 — not at the West Springs clinic.
Shave the treatment area beforehand so the laser's energy is delivered effectively.
How it feels
You may feel cold air and a slight snapping sensation and hear a beep during treatment.
Results
Hairs present at the time of treatment fall out over the following weeks. Regrowth becomes thinner and lighter with each subsequent treatment; multiple sessions are needed since not all hairs are actively growing at once.
Elite iQ™ uses the Skintel™ melanin reader to help the practitioner select settings for your skin. Suitability depends on your skin, hair and treatment area.
How many laser hair removal treatments will I need?
Treatment times vary by area, but a session usually takes less than 30 minutes. Multiple sessions are needed because not all hairs are actively growing at once. Book a consultation to discuss the areas you would like treated.
Where are these treatments performed?
All Elite iQ™ treatments are performed exclusively at Citizen Studio, 45 Greenbriar Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3B 5N4 — not at the West Springs clinic.
Not sure which option fits?
Which of these is right for you is a decision for your physician, made at your consultation once they have assessed your skin — this page is a starting point, not a diagnosis.
