Laser hair removal at Skin-Lab™ Balen

Unwanted hair growth can cause irritation, discomfort and daily time loss.

Do you shave often? Do you suffer from ingrown hairs?

Or are you tired of your skin becoming red and sensitive after waxing?

Laser hair removal then offers a long-lasting, efficient and skin-friendly solution.

On this page, you will discover what laser hair removal does exactly, why the technology is so effective, and why Skin-Lab™ is a safe choice for every skin and hair colour.

Laser hair removal uses a beam of light that is directed at the pigment in the hair root.

• the light is absorbed by melanin.
• the energy is converted into heat.
• the hair root is safely disabled in a controlled manner.
• future hair growth is significantly slowed down.

Important:
a laser only works on hairs in the active growth phase.
Because hairs do not all grow at the same time, multiple sessions are needed (usually 6 to 10).

This explains why laser hair removal is much more effective than IPL (flash lamps), waxing or electric epilation.

A clear overview for clients who are unsure:

Waxing

• painful.
• often causes redness or ingrown hairs.
• hair grows back within 3 to 6 weeks.

Shaving

• daily or every few days.
• risk of cuts, irritation and itching.
• hair quickly feels stubbly.

IPL / flash lamp

• less powerful than a laser.
• penetrates less deeply.
• often more sessions needed.
• works less well on darker skin types.

High-quality and safe laser technology (Skin-Lab™)

• targeted at the hair root.
• safe for virtually every skin type.
• faster results.
• long-lasting hair reduction.
• virtually painless thanks to built-in cooling.

Not every laser works as deeply or as controllably.
At Skin-Lab™, we use high-quality, CE-certified lasers that:

• deliver more consistent energy (many salons work with unstable lamp technology).
• can be adjusted for each skin type.
• offer better cooling (less discomfort).
• have higher efficiency on thicker hairs.

The quality of the laser largely determines both safety and the final result.

Yes — provided that:

• the correct settings are used.
• the laser is operated professionally.
• the skin is analysed correctly in advance.

Our skin specialists assess:

• your skin type (Fitzpatrick I to VI).
• your hair colour.
• your medication use.
• your sensitivities or skin conditions.
• your hormonal situation (e.g. PCOS, menopause).

After that, a personalised treatment plan is drawn up so that the treatment is safe, effective and comfortable.

That depends on:

• the area.
• the density of hair growth.
• your skin type.
• your hormonal balance.
• the colour and thickness of the hairs.

Average guidelines:

• armpits: 6–8 treatments.
• bikini: 6–10 treatments.
• legs: 6–10 treatments.
• face (hormone-sensitive): 8–12 treatments.

Afterwards, maintenance treatments are usually only needed sporadically.

Before the treatment

• do not epilate, wax or use threading (4 weeks beforehand).
• do shave (1 day beforehand).
• no sun exposure or self-tanner.

After the treatment

• cool the skin if needed.
• use Rebiome ReBalance to prevent irritation.
• protect daily with Refence SPF 30.
• avoid the sauna and intensive exercise for 24 hours.

This is our general page about laser hair removal.
For the specific treatment, we refer you to:

Take the step today towards smooth, well-groomed skin that always feels like it does after a perfect hair removal.

Easily book your appointment via our online calendar or by phone, and experience why so many clients choose Skin-Lab™ – Laser Clinic as your partner in professional laser hair removal.