Laser Hair Removal for Men

Did you know that laser hair removal is second, behind only anti-wrinkle treaments, as the most commonly requested cosmetic treatment by men,  according to the Americal Society of Plastic Surgeons?

Heber Davis recently installed the latest laser hair removal technology. We are the first in Sydney CBD to offer the new LightSheer Duet diode laser that offers the following advantages:

• Quicker treatments.

  Treatment times for backs, legs and chests are dramatically reduced by up to 75%.

• More affordable treatments.

  Shorter treatment times mean reduced costs. From just $56 per treatment.

• Painfree

  New technology eliminates pain for large areas such as backs, chests and legs. No more messy numbing creams!

• Specials and Packages

  We offer 20% off first visit, 20% off on Tuesdays, 20% off packages of 3 (one special only per treatment)

Treatment Prices for Men per Session

• Shaving: $50
• Anaesthetic Cream: $20

Experience Counts! We've specialised in laser treatments since 1988 and in laser hair removal since 1996. All our laser hair removal treatments are performed by specialist nurses or qualified doctors and we use only industry "gold standard" lasers that deliver fast, affordable, effective and comfortable treatments. We do not use IPL for laser hair removal.

About Laser Hair Removal

Lasers emit beams of light that pass through the skin and are specifically absorbed by the hair follicle.  Once there, they create heat that gradually disables the follicle and stops it producing hair. This effect depends on the beam being specifically attracted by the coloured pigments, or melanin, in the hair follicles.

Definitely laser!  The important difference between lasers and IPLs is that lasers produce light of just one wavelength, while IPLs produce a band of light across a range of different wavelengths.  This means IPLs perform well when a range of conditions need to be treated at once, but with a single target such as hair, lasers are definitely superior.  This is because 100% of the laser light is active in the follicle, whilst only a fraction of the broad spectrum light emitted by IPLs can be effective. Less effective treatment means many more IPL sessions are needed to achieve what a laser can achieve in just a few visits. Because IPLs needlessly expose clients to unnecessary and/or ineffective wavelengths of radiation, they also increase the risk of causing unwanted and damaging effects in the surrounding skin. Be aware as well that the term "Laser Hair Removal" is commonly used genericaly, irrespective of whether a laser or IPL is actually used for the treatment. Be sure to check carefully before you commit to less effective treatment.

Because laser hair removal depends upon the laser light being absorbed by the coloured pigments in the follicle, it works best on black or brown hair. Hair that has insufficient brown or black pigment -  ie  red, blonde, white, dyed or grey hair -  responds poorly to laser treatment.  For such hair, electrolysis may remain the only option.

Hair on any area of the body can be treated. Popular areas include the face, chest, back, legs, arms, stomachs, bottoms and underarms.

Most areas require 3-6 treatments, though the exact number depends on factors such as the thickness of the hair, the area being treated and what stage of their growth cycle the hairs are in. . Hairs continually go through three distinct phases: growth, regression and resting, which means not all hairs are actively growing at any one time.   Lasers work by disabling only those hairs that are in their active growth phase at the time of treatment. Therefore repeat treatments may be needed to catch each hair in an area in its growth phase. As well, some areas, such as the chin, are subject to hormonal stimulation which can mean more treatments may be needed in this area  than in others. Results accrue over a number of months.

Facial hair can be treated at 4-6 weekly intervals and body hair at  6-8 weekly intervals. This is  because hair grows at different speeds on differnt parts of the body.

For small areas such as the upper lip or chin, the sensation has been likened to that of an elastic band striking the skin.  Local anaesthetic cream  and ice and/or chilled air may be used to maximise your comfort.  Treatment of large areas such as backs, chests and legs is virtually painfree using our new LightSheer DUET laser. 

Laser hair reduction is most effective for thick, dark, coarse hair (terminal hair) in areas such as the face, chest, back, stomach, bottom, underarms and legs, where 80-95% improvement and long lasting results may be expected.  It is important to remember however that laser hair removal is a process in which individual variances will always occur.

Finer, lighter coloured hair (vellus hair), particularly on the face, responds less reliably since it contains less pigment and so is less able to absorb laser energy. This limits the amount of damage that can be inflicted on the follicle and therefore may not entirely reduce its capacity to grow hair. 

As with any skin procedure, laser hair removal carries a small risk of temporary pain, redness, swelling, itching, infection, scarring or activation of pre-existing herpes infection at the site of the treatment. Protective eye shields are always worn during treatment to avoid eye injury.

• Facial peeling within the previous week and dermabrasion or laser resurfacing performed within the previous 6 months in the area to be treated.
• Active cold sores in the area to be treated.
• Taking Roaccutane within the previous 12 months.
• Those currently using tetracycline antibiotics or phenothiazine tranquillisers may be photosensitive and may not be suitable for treatment.
• Vitiligo, any history of abnormal healing, tendency to keloid formation, connective tissue disease, auto-immune disease or immunosuppression, or uncontrolled diabetes may be contraindications for treatment. Your suitability for treatment will be assessed at your initial consultation.