Soprano Titanium vs IPL and Other Lasers
Not every hair removal machine is the same, and it makes a real difference to comfort, speed and which skin tones can be treated. Here is how the Soprano Titanium Special Edition we use in Leicester compares.
| Soprano Titanium (our laser) | IPL | Single-wavelength laser | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of light | Three laser wavelengths (755nm, 810nm and 1064nm) in one pulse | Broad-spectrum light, not a true laser | One wavelength, such as alexandrite or diode |
| Skin tones | A wide range of skin tones, including darker and Asian skin, after a patch test | Mainly suited to fair skin with dark hair | Depends on the wavelength; some suit lighter skin only |
| Comfort | SHR in-motion heating with ICE Plus™ cooling built in | Often a sharper snap; cooling varies by machine | Varies by machine |
| Speed | Large areas such as full legs and backs treated quickly | Slower on large areas | Varies by machine |
Hair colour matters with every laser: very fair, white, grey and red hairs respond poorly to laser hair removal. We will check your hair and skin at your free consultation and tell you honestly what to expect. Results vary from person to person.
Trained, Certified and Insured Laser Therapists in Leicester
Laser hair removal is only as safe as the person using the laser. At ND Skin Aesthetics in Wigston, every laser hair removal session is carried out by our own trained, certified and insured therapists.
Level 4 qualified
Our laser therapists are Level 4 qualified, the industry-recognised level of training for laser hair removal in the UK.
Specialist Soprano Titanium training
Trained by laser equipment specialists on the Soprano Titanium Special Edition, including the right settings for each skin type, hair colour and body area.
Certified laser courses
Certified laser hair removal courses covering skin typing, patch testing and safe settings, so the risk of burns and skin damage is kept to a minimum.
Fully insured
We are fully insured for laser hair removal. Insurers only cover clinics with the right training in place, so you can be confident you are in safe hands.
- Every course starts with a free consultation and patch test
- Settings adjusted to your skin type, hair colour and treatment area
- Protective eyewear for you and your therapist during treatment
- Clear aftercare advice, and you can contact us with any concerns
Hormonal Facial Hair, PCOS and Ingrown Hairs
Many of our clients in Leicester are not just tired of shaving. They are dealing with hormonal facial hair or painful ingrown hairs and razor bumps. Laser hair removal can help with both.
Hormonal facial hair and PCOS
Hormonal changes, including PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), menopause and some medications, can cause coarse, dark hair on the chin, jawline, upper lip, neck and stomach.
Laser hair removal can reduce this hair and make regrowth finer and slower, which many women find makes a real difference day to day. Because hormones can keep triggering new hair, you may need more sessions than usual and occasional top-ups. We will be honest about this at your consultation, and it is worth speaking to your GP about the hormonal cause too.
Good to know
- Common areas: chin, jawline, upper lip, neck and stomach
- Often 8 or more sessions, then top-ups as needed
- Results vary from person to person
Ingrown hairs, razor bumps and shaving rash
Ingrown hairs happen when a shaved or waxed hair curls back into the skin, causing red bumps, itching, dark marks and sometimes infection. They are especially common on the beard line and neck in men, and on the bikini line, underarms and legs in women, and more likely with curly hair and darker skin.
By reducing the hair at the root, laser hair removal means less shaving and fewer hairs to grow back into the skin, so many clients see far fewer ingrown hairs and bumps over a course. The Soprano Titanium can treat darker skin tones after a patch test.
Between sessions
- Shaving is fine; avoid waxing, plucking and epilating
- Do not pick or squeeze ingrown hairs
- Gently exfoliate the area a few times a week
Left with dark marks from old ingrown hairs or spots? See our hyperpigmentation treatment in Leicester.
Laser Hair Removal in Summer, After a Holiday or on Tanned Skin
You can have laser hair removal all year round. Sun and tans just need a little planning, because tanned skin is more likely to react to laser.
- Avoid sunbathing, sunbeds and fake tan for 2 weeks before each session
- Tell us about any recent holiday or tan; we may adjust your settings or move your appointment
- Remove any fake tan fully before your session
- Wear SPF 30+ on treated areas every day
- Avoid strong sun on treated skin for 2 weeks after each session
- Starting in autumn or winter means most of your course is done before summer