We live in a world where instant and “at home” satisfaction is the norm, and the sooner you can post your food, new look or hair on the Gram, the better. However, not all beauty treatments can be rushed, nor should you administer them yourself.The satisfaction you will get by visiting a medical spa for a professional laser hair removal treatment will be worth the wait and the spend when you realise that your DIY device didn’t live up to its promise and your next growth cycle isn’t any different. Here’s why it’s best to leave it to the professionals and enjoy the benefit of coming to a professional medispa for laser hair removal.

1. Component DegradationYour at-home laser removal device will experience component degradation, as with any laser device. The difference is that you won’t have any guarantee against this happening, nor will the device be calibrated to ensure optimal functioning. Instruments at a professional salon are calibrated regularly to ensure that hyperpigmentation, burns or scars don’t occur due to the machine being unpredictable. There are several ways to reduce discomfort from laser hair removal that only a professionals can offer.

2. Compromise on QualityNow, if you think about any DIY device for beauty treatments, you more than likely have a watered-down version of the expensive, good quality machines professionals use in the beauty industry. The laser you use at home won’t have the power or the efficacy of the one at our salon and will ‘zap’ the hair at a slower rate, meaning slower results. This means that you will spend precious time applying the laser and wait longer to see results.

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3. The AreasIf you bought a device thanks to the convincing ads and reviews online, it probably means that you’re looking at quite a few areas with hair you want to remove and not simply a few finger or toe hairs. Consider the site you want to zap and the size of the area that your device targets, then consider how reachable your areas are and how long it will take for you to do them versus a professional with a better device that provides more coverage. You might end up with patches of hair that you missed on your legs or back, which is not the result you want.

4. Creating a New ProblemThe most common problem we’ve found occurs with clients who have used DIY devices is that the hair is definitely targeted, but dark, thick hair is still evident in the form of delicate, discoloured hair. They are left with fine fluff that’s even harder to treat than if they used a professional service to eliminate all hair growth. By solving one problem, home devices create another one that is way harder to treat.

5. No one-size-fits-allJust like you would use a different cream for dry skin than you would oily; you have to consider your skin tone and hair thickness in the same way. The laser home device is one standard device being sold as the solution for all skin types and hair textures. This should be the first sign for you that it won’t be as effective. We use various lasers with different wavelengths depending on your pigment and hair type.

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6. Damage to Your SkinConsider this, would you inject your own Botox, do a chemical peel or do any ‘surgery’ on yourself? We sincerely hope the answer is no. So why risk hyperpigmentation, burns and scars by trying laser hair removal yourself when you have us to give you the results you want. Permanent damage to your skin will be hard to reverse, so why risk it in the first place?

Schedule an Appointment for Laser Hair Removal TodayIf you aren’t yet convinced that you should leave hair removal to the professionals, you should also know that the FDA doesn’t regulate at-home laser hair removal devices. Also, you don’t know what quality or experience you will get from them. It simply isn’t worth risking permanent skin damage when you can make a laser hair appointment with us for professional treatment and results. Book your appointment for laser hair removal with us today.Testimonial from Delaney, Satisfied Laser Hair Removal PatientI have been to another place for laser hair removal, and it was extremely painful. I've been going to The Laser Cafe now for a couple years and love the services they provide. So far, I've only done hair removal but it is so much less painful than other places I have been. They also have great deals as well as a membership that I just started with a discount off of services each month. And, the staff are always so welcoming and friendly!!