Conditions

PCOS

PCOS is short for polycystic ovary syndrome. It is a condition found in women of reproductive age, and is a hormonal disorder centred around the ovaries. However, it is still a widely misunderstood condition, even within the medical establishment. Research is ongoing to find out the causes and possible treatment, but we are still at early stages, so there is still much to learn. It is thought that genetics play a part in increasing the likelihood of a person having the condition, but diet and environmental factors might also play their parts.

How can laser hair removal help with PCOS?

There are several important symptoms for PCOS, which help with diagnosis. One of the first giveaways is irregular or heavy periods, or periods being missed completely. Women with PCOS might also find it difficult or impossible to conceive, and it is quite common for patients to experience thinning of hair on the head. The condition can also lead to hormonal imbalances, most notably excessive androgen production, which can lead to more hair growth. It is common for women with PCOS to get oily skin and acne, which may or may not be related to each other.

We cannot treat PCOS at LaserHQ, but it’s possible that we can treat some of the visible symptoms. Laser hair removal is bread and butter for our clinicians, so we can help you to keep a lid on the excessive growth, which will be either permanent or cause a vast reduction. We might also be able to help you with acne, too, as our laser treatment can lessen some of the effects. However, we would recommend specialist dermatological treatment first.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laser hair removal permanently reduces your hair. It can remove anything between 80-100% of all hair – any remaining hair is often light and fluffy. Our own branded diode machines are the most powerful on the market, therefore any successfully targeted hair follicles are permanently damaged. There are three stages of hair growth and at any one time only 30% of the hairs are visible on the skin surface the rest are in a dormant state, this is why you will need multiple sessions.
Following your FREE consultation and patch test, you will need to wait at least 48 hours, before your commence with your first treatment. This is for insurance purposes and to check you have no reactions to the laser.
We recommend that most people will need an average of 8-12 treatments every 4/10 weeks (area depending) to kill the hair follicles beneath the skin and prevent future growth. Some people will require more sessions if any future hormonal changes result in new growth. Yearly top ups may also be required 1/2 sessions, to keep any stray hairs at bay. The laser can only treat hairs that are in the growing phase or visible on the skin surface, as a result, multiple treatments are required to treat all hair in the skin.
At your consultation, we will always ask if you are taking any medication. If so, we would always advise that you check with your GP first, if you are safe for the treatment. Some medications can cause light sensitive reactions, for which this treatment would be unsuitable.
You can leave 4/8 weeks between sessions, depending on the area and how many treatments you have had. Our therapists will create a personal treatment plan for you at your consultation, prior to any treatments.
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