Laser Hair Removal Reading
Laser Hair Removal in Reading, Berkshire with the Award-Winning Soprano Titanium
- Painlessly remove hair in minutes
- Suitable for darker skin tones & tanned skin
- See results from the first session
Painlessly and permanently remove unwanted hair with Laser Hair Removal at DrBK in Reading. Laser hair removal is the perfect alternative for those who have unwanted hair in a range of different areas and do not get on with the traditional forms of hair removal (i.e. shaving or waxing).
At DrBK Clinic in Reading, we are one of the few clinics to offer the award-winning hair removal device, the Soprano Titanium™️. Unlike all other laser hair removal devices, the Soprano Titanium is effective at permanently removing hair on all skin types, including darker skin tones and tanned skin. To top it off, as well as the inclusion of special cooling technology for a virtually pain-free treatment, the Titanium also has a larger applicator for the fastest ever treatment, removing hair in minutes.
Laser Hair Removal Reading FAQs
Why Soprano Titanium?
✓⃝ Unlike all other laser hair removal devices, the Soprano Titanium is effective at removing hair on all skin types (including darker skin tones and tanned skin)
✓⃝ It has a larger applicator for our fastest ever treatment and removes hair in minutes, making it an easy lunch-time treatment.
✓⃝ It has special "Ice Plus" cooling technology for a completely pain-free treatment
✓⃝ It combines the 3 most effective laser wavelengths into one single applicator to target different tissue depths and anatomical structures within the hair follicles - giving better and more effective results
How do I know if I'm suitable?
The Soprano Titanium is the only laser hair removal device that's suitable for darker skin tones. It's suitable for skin tones I - VI (The Fitzpatrick Scale) and tanned skin. We will carry out a routine patch-test during your consultation to ensure you are a suitable candidate for treatment.
| Skin type | Colour | |
| I | Light, pale white |  |
| II | White, fair |  |
| III | Medium white to olive-toned |  |
| IV | Olive to moderate brown |  |
| V | Brown to dark brown |  |
| VI | Very dark brown to black |  |
How does the treatment work?
The treatment area will be lightly marked by our skin and laser aesthetician and a special gel is applied before the laser is used on the skin.
The laser head moves smoothly over the skin gently warming the area at the same time. The heated area is targeted with gentle pulses of laser energy which penetrate the hair follicle killing off the unwanted hairs at the root. As the follicles absorb the laser energy they are disabled and unable to produce a new hair.
How many treatments will I need?
Clinical studies indicate that typically 3-6 treatments at intervals of six weeks apart are required to achieve optimum results. This is because all hair follicles go through periods of dormancy and growth.
Laser light only affects the follicles that are actively producing hair at the time of treatment. Resting follicles must enter the growth phase before they can be effectively treated.
Will my hair ever grow back?
In short, no. Once the hair follicle has been treated, it cannot grow a new hair and the removal is permanent. However, due to our hair cycles, there are invariably a few follicles that may escape the full force of the laser and occasionally these individual follicles need to be retreated. Usually, one top up session every 1-2 years is enough to keep you completely silky smooth.
Is it safe/does it hurt?
Unlike many other laser and IPL machines which can cause quite severe discomfort and for some even very painful treatments, the Soprano Titanium laser machine (from Alma Laser) is the only machine to be clinically proven to be pain free whilst delivering the best ever results.
When is the best time to get laser hair removal?
Traditionally, laser hair removal was best conducted in the colder months. This was because many lasers were not effective at treating tanned skin, and of course more people have tans in the Summer. With the Soprano Titanium, we are able to offer optimal results all year round.
