Hair Removal: Laser & IPL

Making the decision to offer laser and IPL hair removal in your clinic is easy, but deciding which device is right for your business can be complicated and time consuming.

A wide range of wavelengths in the visible and near infrared spectrum can be used, which is why there is an array of both lasers and IPL devices suitable for hair removal treatments. While all wavelengths used for laser/ IPL hair removal are suitable for the removal of the hair itself, they are not all necessarily appropriate for all skin types. This post in Aesthetics Medicine explains more. Look at your demographics and choose a system which allows you to treat as many skin types as possible. If you wish to expand into other treatment areas like skin rejuvenation, choose a laser or IPL which comes as part of a system platform where you can add handpieces as and when you wish to increase your portfolio of treatments.

Choosing a good laser and IPL equipment supplier is absolutely key in terms of the quality of the machine, your treatment outcomes, the reputation of your clinic and ultimately, the success of your business.

Consider the training that comes with the hair removal device. In addition to initial training, a good equipment supplier will provide excellent on-going clinical support and further advanced hair removal training, not only for tips on getting the best possible treatment outcomes, but for if and when things go wrong. Your equipment should come with medical protocols, written by an expert healthcare practitioner (EHCP), as these will form the basis upon which your insurance is provided. In addition they should be able to provide you with a laser protection advisor (LPA), which is also a requirement if you are Care Quality Commission-registered (CQC). Lastly, while not essential, choose a laser/ IPL supplier with an active customer forum or group where you can tap into a wealth of clinical knowledge and support, whose members are only too keen to help and impart their knowledge to you.

We pride our selves on offering the very best support to help ensure that your aesthetic equipment is a business success.

• You are sent a comprehensive marketing pack with your new hair removal device. This pack contains numerous before and after images for you to use, posters, patient leaflets, consultation forms, record cards and a user manual relating to your system as well as lots of other helpful literature.
• Your Business Development Consultant will be on hand to help – for example with open days at your clinic.
• You will also gain access to our Customer Support Portal. This provides our customers with an extensive range of promotional materials, journals, help guides and our Online Shop: providing you with the opportunity to order new literature or POS materials at your own convenience.
• The Lynton Training Academy runs training courses and customer workshops in conjunction with Manchester University. From basic qualifications to get you started right up to courses on Hair Removal with Advanced Technologies.
• We run regular webinars to support you in all aspects of your business.
• We offer a range of other bespoke marketing support materials, which can be discussed on enquiry.

We would usually advise on average that it would take 25-35 minutes to treat an entire leg for hair removal.

The cost of laser hair removal treatment in the UK varies. Over recent years technology has come on in leaps and bounds to give faster, more effective hair removal on a wider range of skin types, especially at Lynton!  We encourage our practitioners to get clients to consider more than just the price of a single treatment but the value and quality of that treatment. In most cases with laser hair removal a client will find that they get what you pay for. Higher prices indicate:

• Up to date technology delivering fast, efficient, and pain-free treatments.
• Thoroughly trained experienced staff.
• Thorough consultation prior to treatment.
• Good levels of cleanliness and professionalism.
• Quality clinic with good reputation.

Low prices and ‘too good to be true deals’ should ring alarm bells as this generally indicates that corners are being cut.

Understanding the return on investment for your laser hair removal machine will be important for your business to generate regular customers and revenue. The price charged for hair removal is very dependent on the size of the area which you are treating. Prices can range from £40-£400. Small areas like chin, upper lip, armpits, or forehead typically cost about £85 each session. Larger areas like your legs might cost anywhere between £100 and £200 depending on whether calves, knees, or thighs or entire leg is treated. The chest, abdomen, and back are the most involved areas and can cost up to £350.

For example a single hair removal treatment may cost around:

• £85 for the upper lip
• £110 for under the arms
• £130 for the bikini line
• £270 for the arms

Data sourced from NHS.

Many other factors are going to affect the prices you can charge such as the size and reputation of your clinic, your expertise, and where you’re located. (Prices will vary depending on the local competition).

The LUMINA^® has a number of unique features, including its patented power supply which can support an Active Q-Switched tattoo removal articulated arm rather than having this in a handpiece form. This is clinically proven to clear pigment much faster by breaking the ink into smaller particles through higher peak power capability. The Addition of the 650 Advanced Hair Removal handpiece will combine the LUMINA’s high power output with optimal efficiency for greater hair removal results on finer lighter hairs. The LUMINA^® is manufactured in the UK which means parts and engineers are readily available.

• Professional hair removal machines originating from research at the University of Manchester 
• 25 years of manufacturing experience
• Safe, clinically proven results
• Permanent hair reduction
• Fast treatment times
• Added benefit of skin rejuvenation
• IPL hair removal is effective on black, brown and dark blonde hair
• Comfortable Treatment
• Options for pain-free treatments on ALL skin types
• Access to extensive marketing and business support 
• Training courses and webinars to help with every aspect of using your hair removal machine and making it a business success