Hair removal techniques based on Ruby, Alexandrite, Epilight are not safe on Asian skins - so scaring, hyper or hypo pigmentation could be a strong possibility associated with such old technologies which were introduced in early nineties. The LightSheerTM Diode Laser is the best remedy for permanent hair removal and a right approach for a Woman's sensitive skin. It sends laser beam direct to the hair root, while cooling and protecting the surrounding skin with contact Chilltip. There is a mean of about 30% hair reduction per treatment with over 90% patients. In general, complete and permanent hair removal is achieved within 3 to 4 laser treatments. BACKGROUND The use of lasers for hair removal has been studied for a number of years. hair bearing areas are treated with a focused beam of concentrated laser light which is selectively absorbed by the melanin in the hair shaft, as well as in the surrounding hair follicles. This causes thermal destruction of these anatomical sites and disrupts the hair follicles ability to regenerate. In turn, this procedure causes permanent hair removal. Unlike electrolysis which kills one hair follicle at a time, the laser reaches and treats hundreds of follicles at a time THE COOLING SAPPHIRE CHILL-TIP An integral part of the LightSheer Diode Laser is The Chill Tip. This contact cooling handpiece protects the skin by actively cooling the skin before, during, and after the laser light is transmitted. It also actively draws off heat from the skin surface. In addition, this compression brings the hair follicles closer to the skin where they can be more effectively targeted and disabled. DOES LASER HAIR REMOVAL HURT ? According to hundreds of patients who have enjoyed the benefits of laser hair removal, the treatment is not as painful as waxing or electrolysis. Most patients report a tingling sensation during the treatment and tolerate the procedure very well. ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS ? There are ZERO side effects, how ever there may be some redness which subsides within 2-3 hours after the treatment. DOES THE TREATMENT WORK ON ALL HAIR TYPES ? As the laser light is absorbed by the pigment in the hair follicle, it is unlikely to work on gray hair as there is little, or no, color pigment to absorb the laser light. IS LASER HAIR REMOVAL SAFE ? As compared to other lasers, i.e. Ruby, Epilight, Alexandrite, etc. The LightSheer Pulsed diode laser is the only laser system which is safe on Asian skin. Not a single case of scaring hyper or hypo pigmentation has been reported - hundreds of hair removal procedures preformed at LaserEx Lahore, Karachi & Islamabad since October 1999. Hence, yes treatment with LightSheer is absolutely safe! WHAT IS THE COST TREATMENT ? The cost can vary from patient to patient. The main factor in determining the cost of treatment is the area which is treated, the type of hair and skin. We suggest you visit one of our clinics where our team of highly trained doctors will answers your questions and also tell you about an approximate cost.