Laser hair removal is not for everyone. In general the requirement is that ones hair must be darker than the surrounding skin. Tanned patients with light hair are not candidates neither are patients with red hair. Tanned patients with dark hair must wait until their tan fades a little before they can be treated. Lastly, the treatment cost should be within reach of the patient. Laser hair removal, although much less expensive than electrolysis, requires multiple treatments to achieve clearance.  We charge simply on a time basis making it fairer for all.  The price is just £25 per 10 minute appointment time.  A lip, or lip and chin, would probably only take 10 minutes.  A bikini area or underarms could take between 10 - 20 minutes depending on the size of the area being treated.

Just £25 per 10 minute session - it costs so little now that it's not worth using any other method of hair removal.

We have changed our pricing structure to make laser hair removal affordable to everyone.  We now charge by time rather than by the area being treated which means great savings for the client. Multiple areas, treated at the same time, equals even bigger savings.

 Below is an example of approximate times required for various areas.

Lip, chin or cheeks -        10-15 minutes

Underarm, bikini or face - 20 minutes

Lower arms -                   30 minutes

Light skin with dark hair makes laser hair removal easier to perform. Fewer treatments are required, and better, faster results are obtained. Darker skins are still very successful but may take a little longer to obtain the final results.

Dark hair absorbs more laser energy and is easier to treat. Coarse dark hair responds the best to laser hair removal. Light hair is more difficult to treat. Blonde or red hair is very difficult to treat. Multiple treatment sessions are required and results are variable. Blonde or red hair usually contains pheomelanin, which absorbs laser energy less avidly than the eumelanin, which is present in black or brown hair.

Although one laser session can produce long-term hair removal, as a rule multiple sessions are necessary to obtain optimal results. This is due mainly to the fact that laser hair removal is most effective for hair in the anagen phase; this is the growth phase of hair. Since hair grows in cycles, not all the hairs are in anagen at any given time. Additional sessions are necessary to catch all of the hairs when they are in this stage.

Any area, except adjacent to the eye, where there is excess hair. The most common areas requested are: - The Face - upper lip, chin, cheeks and neck. The Body - underarms, back, abdomen, bikini line, legs, arms and chest.

It is impossible to predict the exact result a patient will achieve with laser hair removal, especially with regard to how many sessions a given individual will require. Many of the hair removal clinics, which guaranteed results, have gone out of business. Like most reputable medical practices, the most established laser hair removal clinics do not guarantee results.

Dunham Consulting is an established medical centre with an excellent reputation. Patients know of that reputation and rely upon our experience and expertise.  Consumers are advised, as with all forms of medical care, to seek the centre of highest quality. Stand alone clinics who specialise in laser treatments, as opposed to operators who rent space in salons, can provide patients with the assurance of long term individual attention, experience and a trained, caring, professional staff. We do not discount our prices but make it affordable to everyone by charging by time rather than by areas. 

Contrary to the statements of those unfamiliar with this new technology, laser hair removal is effective when properly performed for the greatest majority of candidates. Non-responders are usually limited to those with blonde or red hair.

A laser clinic may not be operational unless registered with the Healthcare Commission. This ensures that all standards have been met and gives protection for the patient.

We are registered with, and approved by, the Healthcare Commission and a report of our last inspection can be found on the Healthcare Commission website .

Experience is crucial in selecting the proper laser parameters to use for any given area for any individual patient. Centres with the most experience generally have the best results. Dunham Consulting have been carrying our laser hair removal for almost 9 years.

Tanning and laser hair removal are not compatible. Tanning prior to the procedure will necessitate turning the power down, thereby reducing the effectiveness of the treatment. It is wise to refrain from sunbathing and tanning beds before and after laser treatment for at least 1 week.

There are no adverse effects with the Polaris laser. Some patients may experience a slight reddening of the skin but this usually subsides within an hour or so. The Polaris long-pulsed YAG laser has a long wavelength of 1064 which prevents any skin damage even on the darkest of skins. 

Following the rules of the Healthcare Commission, it is the policy of Dunham Consulting not to treat children under the age of 16 for laser hair removal.  We would require the presence of a parent or guardian and their written consent for anyone under the age of 18 years.

The darker one's skin the more difficult it is to obtain adequate results from laser hair removal. The darker one's skin the more sessions are required and the greater the chance of adverse results. Laser hair removal can be successful for Afro-Caribbean’s with light skin and coarse dark hair. The operator will advise you at your consultation appointment.

The best results are obtained when the hair to be treated is considerably darker than the surrounding skin. Also coarse hair is easier to remove. Fine, light hair in people of colour is difficult to remove. All skin tones are however, perfectly safe when treated with the Polaris laser.

Patients with a recently acquired dark tan. Blondes or redheads with any recent tan. People of colour with fine, light hair. Anyone who cannot afford multiple sessions (one treatment is rarely adequate).

Is the clinic registered with the Healthcare Commission? Is the annual report from the Healthcare Commission up to standard? Is it a stand-alone centre specialising in laser treatments? Is the atmosphere professional? What type of laser does the clinic use?  Do they offer a free of charge consultation?

The following comparison of the most commonly used laser hair removal equipment is based on publicly available information, technical data and interviews with customers and practitioners in the US and UK. During the past year it has become increasingly apparent that consumer satisfaction with laser hair removal treatments depends on many factors in addition to the type of laser used - laser technician training and experience, consumer expectations, skin type, hair colour etc.