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Laser Hair Removal treatments at Westside Laser & Light in SW Calgary

Expert laser hair removal with medical-grade technology

NEVER. SHAVE. AGAIN.

Treat yourself right with permanent laser hair reduction at Westside Laser & Light.

Removing unwanted hair on the face and body has never been easier or more affordable than today. Our certified and experienced medical aestheticians deliver the results you want and keep your skin safe and comfortable.

We are proud to use CUTERA technologies for hair removal and our devices can treat ALL SKIN TYPES, from the lightest to darkest complexions.

Laser Hair Removal shouldn’t break the bank.

Our unique pricing structure is designed to help you DO MORE and SPEND LESS.

DO MORE. SPEND LESS.

We’ve revamped our Laser Hair Removal pricing to make it simpler and more affordable to do a little or a lot.

Check out our new Laser Hair Pricing & Packages.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Low pricing BY AREA per session.
  • Better pricing for popular combos.
  • BEST pricing for full-body and customized treatment plans.
  • Add small areas to your main area for a small upcharge.
  • Prices are for a single session.
    • No more packages required for great pricing.

Pricing by Area

LADIES

  • Bikini, Underarms $125
  • Brazilian $175
  • Lower Legs, Upper Legs $225
  • Full Legs $350
  • Partial Face $150
  • Full Face $225

MEN

  • Neck $125
  • Shoulders $175
  • Abdomen, Arms, Chest, Half Back $300
  • Back Full $425
  • Full Upper Body $750

SMALL AREAS & ADD-ONS

TWO OPTIONS FOR SMALL AREAS:

Add-ons:
Any small area can be added to your existing treatment for an upcharge of $60 per session.

By themselves:
Up to 3 small areas can be done for $125 per session.

SMALL AREAS
Cheeks | Chin | Ears | Eyebrows | Upper Lip | Sideburns | Toes | Knuckles

Ladies Nose-to-Toes

You decide where you want it gone and we make it so.
Permanent hair reduction from head to toe.
Please allow up to 2 hours for this service. Darker skin types may require additonal time and upcharge.

$600 / tx

Ladies Trio

Bikini + Underarms + Lower Legs
Our most popular combo for the ladies and value priced when done together.
Level up to Brazilian for just $50 extra.

$350 / tx

Men’s Upper Body

Real men don’t shave.
Remove unwanted hair once and for all. Full upper body and full body options below.
Level up to full body for $150 extra.

$750 / tx

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Lasers work by sending a beam of light at a specified wavelength to target melanin, the dark pigment found in skin and hair. Melanin is prevalent around the hair follicle, at the base of the hair. The light is converted to hot energy, which in turn disables the follicle and causes the hair to fall out (between 1 – 2 weeks after treatment).

It is for this reason that laser hair removal works best for those with light skin and dark hair; dark skin naturally contains more melanin, making it more difficult for the light to focus on its target.

It should be noted that technology is advancing rapidly in this area and there are now some lasers that have had success with darker skin.

Laser treatment is not effective for grey, white, blond or red hair.

Growth Cycle of Hair

The hair growth cycle consists of three stages: the growth stage (known as Anagen), the end of growth stage (known as Catagen) and the resting stage (known as Telogen).

Whilst the hair is in the Anagen, active growing stage, the cells in the papilla divide to produce new hair fibres and the follicle buries itself into the dermal layer of the skin to provide nourishment for the strand. This can last anything from 1 – 4 years, and is followed by the Catagen stage.

The Catagen stage (also termed transitional stage) lasts approximately 2 weeks, during which the follicle shrinks and the papilla detaches, cutting the hair strand off from its blood supply. As the follicle shrinks it pushes the hair upwards.

During the Telogen, resting stage the follicle remains dormant, and this can last from 1 – 4 months. At some point, the follicle will begin to grow again, the hair base will break free from the root and the hair will be shed. Within a couple of weeks, the new hair will begin to emerge.

The growing, or Anagen, phase then begins the cycle again.

Significance of the Growth Cycle to Laser Hair Removal

The growth cycle is significant because laser hair removal treatment is only effective on actively growing hair i.e. during the Anagen stage, which is also when the melanin is at its most abundant.

All hair is not in the same growing stage at the same time, so when an area is treated only a percentage of the hair follicles will be affected. Therefore, it is necessary to re-treat these follicles once they have completed their cycle and returned to the growing stage.

Growth Cycle length

The length of the growth cycle varies dependant upon a number of factors, most notably being the area of the body where it is growing. The table below shows the average hair growth cycle by body part:

Body Part Telogen Catagen Cycle Duration
Eyebrows 3 months 1-2 weeks 10 months
Ears 3 months 1-2 weeks 10 months
Chin 10 weeks 2-3 weeks 14 months
Upper Lip 6 weeks 2-3 weeks 5 months
Armpits 3 weeks 2-3 weeks 5 months
Groin 3 weeks 2-3 weeks 8 months
Arms 16 weeks 2-3 weeks 10 months
Legs 24 weeks 2-3 weeks 11-12 months

It is important to understand that hair growth is determined genetically, and will vary from person to person, so the table illustrated is for guidance only and represents average timings.

The part of the body being treated will affect the length of time between treatments and how many are likely to be required.

Other Factors to Take into Account

  • Hair density – unsurprisingly, the denser the hair being treated, the more sessions will be needed
  • New growth – some hair follicles are present from birth but lie dormant. It is possible that during treatment these may be stimulated into life and grow hair that was not present prior to treatment.
  • Hair re-growth – a number of follicles may survive treatment and the hair will then re-grow.
  • Individual reaction – it is widely accepted, based on various clinical data, that it is impossible to determine in advance how effective laser hair removal will be for any individual. Sometimes even those with the “ideal” fair skin and dark hair find that laser treatment does not work for them.

MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS at WESTSIDE LASER & LIGHT

FACE CLUB
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FACE CLUB is our Membership Program for women and men who want to take advantage of Westside Laser & Light’s most sought after services at Member Pricing.

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The membership fee is a one-time purchase. Membership will only expire if unused for 12 consecutive months. 

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The EM Club at Westside Laser & Light

FACE CLUB is our Membership Program for women and men who want to take advantage of Westside Laser & Light’s most sought after services at Member Pricing.

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