Permanent hair removal with laser is an effective and popular method to realize the dream of hair-free, smooth skin.
How does permanent hair removal work?
Are you tired of shaving regularly and looking for a long-term solution? Then laser hair removal at Haarpunkt might be just what you need. Learn everything you need to know about this method here – from how it works to treatment duration and the areas of the body that can be treated.
Using Thunder Laser technology
The Thunder laser is considered the gold standard among treatment methods for permanent laser hair removal . The laser targets the skin and the underlying hair follicle for just a few milliseconds, effectively heating and thus destroying it. The Thunder laser operates with a dual wavelength spectrum, which identifies hair follicles even more precisely and then destroys them with maximum efficiency.
Descaling is possible on all hair follicles that are currently in the growth phase, which is usually around 20 to 30%. Not all hair roots are in the growth phase at the same time!
For this reason, several treatments are necessary for successful permanent hair removal, the number of which also depends on the body area. Normally, at least 8 treatments, and sometimes more, are required to completely destroy all hair follicles and thus permanently remove the hair.
Advantages at Haarpunkt
We treat with the medical Thunder laser, which is considered the gold standard in dermatology and aesthetic medicine for permanent hair removal.
We exclusively use CE-certified equipment that is regularly serviced and tested.
Our team consists of trained and continuously educated , experienced employees.
We will develop a customized treatment plan for you and inform you in advance about how many sessions with the Thunder Laser are likely to be necessary for permanent laser hair removal.
Consultation and preparation
Before deciding on laser hair removal, you should weigh the pros and cons and seek comprehensive advice. At Haarpunkt, a consultation takes place before every treatment, during which your wishes and needs are discussed. Our experts also analyze your skin type and the desired treatment area.
Before your appointment, make sure your skin is not tanned or sunburned. Avoid plucking or waxing your hair in the days leading up to the treatment, as this can affect the results. Proper preparation also includes thoroughly cleansing your skin and avoiding deodorants or cosmetics on the treatment areas. This will help prevent unwanted side effects and achieve the best possible outcome.
Permanent hair removal – The effective solution for hair-free skin
As a reputable company, we don't believe in empty, unsustainable promises! No reputable service provider can achieve permanent laser hair removal in just three to four treatment sessions, nor would they promise such a thing. Successful permanent hair removal definitely requires more treatments (approximately 8-10). The number of sessions also depends on individual factors, as everyone is different. Hormonal factors, skin type, hair thickness and density, and hair fiber strength all play a role, as does the area of the body being treated. All these factors are taken into account before and during your permanent hair removal treatment and considered when configuring the Thunder laser to meet your individual needs.
The treatment process step by step
The day before the treatment
Shave the area to be treated; this way, the hair stubble will be the optimal length to be targeted by the Thunder laser the next day.
Avoid unnecessary stress on your skin the day before, for example by exfoliating. Your skin should be in a non-irritated and natural state. Intense sun exposure should ideally have occurred at least four weeks prior.
Good to know
The general rule is: the more consistently you adhere to the treatment intervals, the faster you will be hair-free. Since deeply tanned skin cannot be treated, sunbathing or visits to tanning salons will force breaks that unnecessarily delay your progress .
The day of treatment
1. Skin analysis and inspection
Before we begin, your skin type (according to the Fitzpatrick scale) will be precisely determined. Because the Thunder laser uses "mixed technology" (alexandrite and Nd:YAG lasers simultaneously), the system is precisely calibrated to your hair and skin type.
2. Preparation and protection (security check)
This is the most important part to keep your skin healthy:
Skin examination: Your practitioner will examine your skin for tattoos, permanent makeup, and moles .
Cover:
Moles: These are covered with a special white eyeliner . The white reflects the laser light, preventing the energy from penetrating the mole.
Tattoos: Your tattoos will be covered with large white adhesive strips or stencils. A safety margin is mandatory to prevent damage to the tattoo pigments and avoid burns.
3. Adjusting the scanner head
This is where technology comes into play: Instead of painstakingly setting the laser point by point by hand, a target field is defined.
Precision: The scanner calculates a perfect pattern and processes it in milliseconds.
Seamless: The software ensures that no area is missed and no overlaps occur, making the treatment safer.
4. Laser treatment
Safety goggles: You and your practitioner must wear laser safety goggles – safety first!
Cooling (Skin Cryo): As the scanner head glides over your skin, the system simultaneously blows ice-cold air onto the area. This pleasantly numbs the skin and protects it from the heat.
Scanning: The scanner head is placed on the area. You hear a rapid "click-click-click" – these are the laser pulses. The scanner precisely avoids the previously covered tattoos and moles.
5. Follow-up care
Soothing: After laser treatment, a cooling cream (e.g. with aloe vera or panthenol) is applied.
Sun protection: Your skin is now sensitive to light. You should use a high sun protection factor (SPF 50) for at least two weeks and avoid direct sunlight.
Your benefits from the scanner:
Certainly: By precisely covering tattoos and birthmarks, nothing unexpected will happen.
Fast: Large areas like your legs or back are finished in record time.
Gentle: Thanks to the integrated cooling, the whole process is much more pleasant than with older laser systems.
Good to know
The treatment duration depends on the body area and ranges from 10 to 60 minutes.
All equipment used during the treatment meets high medical standards.
All treatment rooms are air-conditioned and have a hygiene certification.
We make sure you always feel completely comfortable - and answer any questions that may arise.
The number of sessions depends on various factors, such as the area of the body you wish to treat, or the type and thickness of your hair. On average, 8 treatments are necessary; more may be required for thicker hair growth.
Depending on the area and number of treatments, the interval between treatments varies between 4 and 12 weeks. This is because the growth pattern of each hair develops individually, and to ensure that all hairs are targeted at their optimal stage of development.
Women often don't have hair as thick as men's, which can lead to faster results. More treatments may also be necessary for those with dark skin or very light hair.
It's helpful to know what to expect and how much time you should plan to achieve your goal of hair-free skin. Haarpunkt offers professional consultation and treatment to help you with permanent hair removal.
The Thunder laser can operate at up to two wavelengths for permanent laser hair removal : one in the Nd:YAG 1064 nm spectrum and the other in the Alexandrite 755 nm spectrum. Alternatively, it is also possible to use only one wavelength. The manufacturer of the Thunder laser has established its proprietary mixed technology on the market – thus creating a small but significant revolution in the permanent laser hair removal market!
Good to know:
The Thunder laser enables year-round permanent laser hair removal, in summer as well as in winter.
The cooling, integrated pain control function makes every treatment session far more comfortable.
The Thunder laser features an innovative spot profile that successfully prevents unwanted side effects caused by pulse overlap.
Melanin is the natural pigment that gives your hair and skin their color. In laser hair removal, it acts as a "conductor" for the energy : The laser light is absorbed by the melanin in the hair and converted into heat. This heat is then conducted directly to the hair follicle to permanently destroy it.
This is where our Thunder laser with innovative Mixed Technology really shines: Instead of working with just one wavelength, it combines two different laser beams (Alexandrite and Nd:YAG) in one system.
Your efficiency advantage: Through the interplay of wavelengths, the Thunder laser optimally utilizes the existing melanin. The first wave perfectly prepares the hair, while the second directly destroys the root. This makes the treatment safer and more effective for you than with conventional devices.
Maximum speed: Thanks to this technology, the large treatment window and the high impulse rate, even large areas like your legs or back are finished in the shortest possible time.
Good to know: Since the laser reacts to pigments, dark hair is best treated. However, thanks to the Thunder laser's mixed technology, we can also work precisely and gently on various skin types – from very fair to very dark.
Compared to traditional methods like shaving or waxing, it quickly becomes clear that permanent hair removal using lasers offers several advantages. Here's a brief summary of the differences:
Time saving: Unlike time-consuming daily shaves or appointments at a waxing studio, laser treatment is usually completed within a very short time.
Pain sensitivity: Although laser treatment can sometimes be uncomfortable, it is usually quite tolerable compared to the painful removal of wax.
Costs: Even though permanent hair removal using a laser may initially be more expensive than other methods, in the long run you save a lot of money on further treatments thanks to the lasting result.
After years of battling unwanted hair, you've finally found the solution: permanent laser hair removal. One of your favorite benefits of this method is that you can now enjoy smooth, hair-free skin without constant regrowth and itching. And the best part? The treatment can be performed on various areas of the body, such as legs, underarms, or bikini line.
Besides the long-lasting results, permanent hair removal offers another advantage – improved skin appearance. By reducing ingrown hairs and irritation, your skin looks much better than before. You often had problems with razor burn and breakouts before treatment, but these are now a thing of the past.
After laser hair removal, it's important to care for your skin and protect it from sun exposure. Follow certain post-treatment guidelines to achieve the best results, such as using sunscreen and avoiding irritation from tight clothing or harsh skincare products.
In short: Almost all! Thanks to the precise control and various attachments of our Thunder laser, we can safely and effectively remove unwanted hair from virtually any part of your body. Since skin sensitivity varies in different areas, we individually adjust the intensity of the Mixed Technology .
Here is an overview of the most popular treatment areas:
Face & Neck: Upper lip (female mustache), chin, cheeks, sideburns or correction of the beard line in men.
Upper body: Complete back, shoulders, chest, abdomen and armpits.
Arms & Hands: Upper arms, forearms, back of hands and fingers.
Intimate area & bikini: The bikini line, the entire intimate area (Brazilian), and the gluteal cleft. Especially in these areas, laser treatment is the best choice over shaving or waxing due to the sensitive skin.
Legs & Feet: Thighs, lower legs (calves), feet and toes.
Are there any exceptions? To protect your health, we do not treat areas directly around the eye (e.g., below the eyebrows) to avoid endangering the retina. We also have to avoid areas of skin with tattoos or permanent makeup, as the laser would damage the tattoo pigments.
Our tip: Because the Thunder laser works extremely fast thanks to its large treatment window, even large areas such as the entire back or both legs can be treated in a surprisingly short time – ideal for an efficient session in your everyday life.
Do you have an area you'd like treated that isn't listed here? Just ask us! In a brief consultation, we'll discuss how we can best fulfill your wishes.
Hair removal for different body areas
Bikini area and armpit
Laser treatment is ideally suited for permanent hair removal on sensitive areas of the body such as the bikini line or underarms. It is particularly gentle in the intimate area, minimizing the risk of skin irritation.
Legs, arms and back
Even large areas of the body, such as legs, arms, and back, can be effectively and permanently freed from unwanted hair growth with laser hair removal. Unlike other methods, treatments for these areas are far less painful and time-consuming.
Face and neck
Permanent laser hair removal is also suitable for the face and neck. The hair removal is performed without damaging or irritating the surrounding tissue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, absolutely. With our Thunder MT , we utilize a technology that treats hair follicles so precisely that they can no longer produce hair permanently. According to current scientific understanding, once successfully treated, follicles are destroyed.
However, you should know this:
The growth cycle: Since we only target the hairs that are currently actively growing, we need a few sessions, approximately 8 - sometimes more, to really reach all the roots in an area.
In conclusion, laser hair removal offers a long-term and permanent reduction in hair growth. In many cases, the treated area remains hair-free for an extended period. However, partial hair regrowth can occur in some cases, particularly due to hormonal changes or certain life events.
Laser hair removal is considered one of the most effective methods for permanent hair removal. Compared to other methods such as IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) or electrolysis, it offers faster visible results and is suitable for a wider range of skin and hair types.
After a laser hair removal session, it usually takes several weeks to months for the hair to grow back. The exact duration depends on various factors, such as the treated area of the body and individual hair growth.
The cost of laser hair removal varies depending on the size of the treated area, the number of sessions required, and the provider's location. On average, the cost per session ranges from €59 to €139.
Our tip:
Since several sessions are necessary for a long-lasting result, our customers prefer the attractive 8-session package.
Your advantage: Depending on the number of zones selected, you can save between 10% and 30% compared to individual prices.
Particularly clever: By combining several areas – such as legs, bikini and armpits – you secure the maximum savings.
The number of sessions required varies depending on individual factors such as hair color, hair density, and the area of the body being treated. Generally, however, 8 sessions are necessary to achieve optimal results. Some individuals may require more sessions to achieve permanent hair removal.
The number of laser treatments required depends on individual factors. On average, 8 sessions are recommended to achieve permanent hair removal. However, it's important to note that everyone is different and the exact number of sessions may vary.
Individuals with certain skin or health conditions may not be suitable for laser hair removal. These include people with very dark skin, light or gray hair, acute skin infections or inflammations, and pregnant women. It is important to have a thorough consultation with a healthcare professional before treatment to discuss potential risks or contraindications.
In some cases, laser hair removal may be less effective, for example, in people with very light, red, or gray hair, as the laser needs the melanin in the hair follicle to inhibit hair growth. Hormonal changes or certain medications can also affect the results. A thorough consultation before treatment is crucial to determine whether laser hair removal is suitable for an individual.
Laser hair removal is generally considered a cosmetic procedure, and the costs are not covered by health insurance. However, there are exceptions where health insurance may cover the costs, for example, in cases of medical necessity such as hirsutism (excessive hair growth) or ingrown hairs that lead to recurring inflammation. In such cases, you should contact your health insurance provider beforehand and, if necessary, submit an application for coverage.
Permanent hair removal is a matter of trust - your skin, our expertise.
Effective laser treatment for permanent hair removal
Permanently removing unwanted hair requires experience and state-of-the-art technology. At Haarpunkt, we combine both. With our innovative Thunder laser, we help you achieve permanently smooth skin and renewed self-confidence. Over 20,000 people already trust us – when can we convince you?
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