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Unwanted Hair & Laser Hair Removal in Burnaby

Less shaving, fewer ingrown hairs.

Laser hair removal uses light absorbed by pigment in the hair to damage the follicle and reduce growth. Only hairs in their active growth phase respond, so it takes a series of sessions, and most people keep long-term reduction with occasional maintenance. At Skin Art MD in Burnaby, BC, Vectus laser settings are matched to your measured skin tone.

6-8
Typical number of sessions; varies
4-8 Wks
Usual gap between sessions
Skin Tone
Settings matched to your measured skin tone
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Are You Tired of These Issues?

It's not just about the hair; it's about what hair removal does to your skin:

If you want smoother skin as well as less hair, laser hair removal is worth discussing.

The Science

How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?

Laser hair removal uses focused light that is absorbed by the pigment (melanin) in the hair and follicle.

1

Selective Photothermolysis

Light energy absorbed by the hair converts to heat that travels down to the follicle and damages it, reducing its ability to regrow, while cooling protects the surrounding skin.

2

The Growth Cycles

Hair grows in cycles, and laser works best on hairs in the active growth phase. That is why several sessions are needed to catch hairs as they enter that phase.

3

Skin Quality Improvement

As coarse hairs and follicle clogging reduce, many people notice smoother skin and fewer razor bumps and ingrown hairs.

4

Hormonal Factors

Conditions such as PCOS or menopause can increase hair growth. If growth is new, rapid or unusual for you, see your family doctor first, because the cause may need medical assessment.

Our Solution

How Is Laser Hair Removal Done at Skin Art MD?

Skin Art MD uses the Vectus® diode laser, a clinic-grade hair-removal system with a Skintel® Melanin Reader™ and a cooled sapphire tip.

The Skintel reader measures your melanin index, and settings are matched to your skin tone and hair colour to balance safety and effect.

1Laser Hair Removal Systems

Vectus® Diode Laser

Measured, Cooled, Comfortable

Clinic-grade

A high-power diode laser with strong contact cooling. The Skintel® reader measures your skin tone so the energy can be matched to you, and larger areas can be treated quickly.

For:Most body areas, coarse dark hair.
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2Medical Intervention

Hormonal Consultation

If hair growth looks related to a hormonal cause such as PCOS or menopause, we recommend assessment by a physician, with lab work if needed, alongside laser treatment.

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Why Us

How We Approach Laser Safety

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Physician-led
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Burnaby clinic
1

Medical Oversight

Burns and pigment changes are real risks with lasers. Settings are chosen under medical oversight to balance safety and effect.

2

Hygiene Standards

Clinical cleaning protocols apply, and contact points are cleaned between clients.

3

Honest Expectations

We will not promise 'hair free forever', because results vary. Most people see a meaningful reduction, and some need maintenance.

Laser Hair FAQ

Common Questions

Typically around 6 to 8 sessions, spaced about 4–8 weeks apart, because hair grows in cycles and laser works best on hairs in the active phase. Treated hairs usually shed over the 1–2 weeks after each session. Hormonal hair and fine, light hair may take longer.
Most people describe a rubber-band snap or a brief hot pinprick. Contact cooling reduces discomfort, and sensitive areas such as the bikini line can feel stronger. Numbing cream can be discussed.
Laser hair removal aims for long-term hair reduction, and complete removal is not promised. Most treated hair does not regrow, and hair that does tends to be finer and lighter. Many people have a maintenance session now and then.
It can be. The Skintel reader measures your melanin index so settings can be matched to your skin tone, with careful parameters and sun avoidance. Every laser carries some risk of burns or pigment change, so a test patch may be advised.
Shave the area about 24 hours before, so the laser targets the root rather than hair on the surface. Do not wax, pluck or thread for about 4 weeks before or during your series, because the follicle must still contain the root. Avoid sun, tanning beds and self-tanner on the area beforehand, and tell us about any medicines or skin conditions.
Mild redness and small bumps around the follicles are common and usually settle within a day or two. For a day or two, avoid heat, saunas, hard workouts, scrubs and strong active skincare on the area, and protect it from the sun between sessions. Treated hairs shed over 1–2 weeks; you can shave, but do not wax or pluck.
We postpone treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and when the area has a recent tan, sunburn or self-tanner, an active rash or infection, or broken skin. Some medicines, including certain acne medicines and others that make skin sensitive to light, may mean waiting, so tell us what you take. White, grey, red or very light blonde hair responds poorly, because the laser targets pigment.
New or rapid hair growth, especially with irregular periods, acne or weight changes, can be linked to a hormonal condition. See your family doctor for assessment. Laser can reduce hair but does not treat the cause.
Common areas are the face (upper lip, chin and sideburns), underarms, bikini and Brazilian areas, legs, and back and shoulders, and both women and men are treated. Session time depends on the size of the area, from about 15 minutes for the underarms or upper lip to up to about an hour for full legs or the back.
Treated hairs usually shed within 1–2 weeks of a session. A visible reduction often shows after the first 2–3 sessions, and the overall result is judged once the course is complete. Hairs that were resting during one session grow in later and are treated at the next, which is why a series spaced weeks apart is needed.
Often, yes. Because laser reduces the number of coarse hairs that grow back, many people notice fewer ingrown hairs and less razor irritation over a course, for example on the bikini line, underarms and legs. Infected or inflamed bumps are left to settle first. Painful lumps or boils that keep returning in the armpits or groin should be checked by your family doctor.

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