PCOS

Here at Plymouth Laser Clinic, we regularly treat patients suffering from Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common hormone disorder that can cause a variety of symptoms, including excessive facial and body hair growth. Pain free laser hair removal is a solution for women who want to permanently eliminate hair, massively improving self-confidence.

PCOS & Hair

There are medicines to control hair growth for women with PCOS. In some cases, women experience hair loss. The NHS recommends laser hair removal as a method for removing unwanted hair. Although conventional methods like shaving, plucking, waxing and hair removal creams offer some temporarily relief of symptoms, they are not permanent.

What is PCOS?

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a condition that affects women and can disrupt their cycle, cause infertility, and lead to excess amounts of facial and body hair. Between 5% and 10% of women between 15 and 44, or during the years you can have children, have PCOS. However, PCOS can happen at any age after puberty.

PCOS & Laser Hair Removal FAQ's

What causes PCOS?

What causes PCOS is unclear but experts think that PCOS is down to a mix of genetics and exposure to toxins in the environment.

Is there a cure for PCOS?

There’s no cure for PCOS but women can improve symptoms with birth control, medication, and by losing weight if they are overweight. Some symptoms, like excessive hair growth can be improved or managed by laser hair removal.

How many treatments do I require?

Typically 4-8 laser treatments is required to achieve complete hair removal. It is advised dependent on each individual you may need a refreshment treatment 1-2 annually, each individual varies and some may not need any refreshment treatments at all.

How often can I have a treatment?

It is advised to allow 3-4 weeks between each treatment. Each treatment you attend, you will be booked in advance on our calendar. We can be flexible to suit your requirements. IPL laser hair removal can consist of more treatments.

Are there any side effects?

After the Laser Hair Removal Treatment, skin may be red immediately after the treatment and the hair follicles may be swollen or bumpy but this will usually subside within a few hours.

What will I see after treatment?

During the laser hair removal process, hair follicles are damaged but the hairs remain in the folicles. The dead hairs will then shed after 1-2 weeks as the epidermis renews. During this period the hairs will seem to grow as the are pushed out by the new epidermis. Once achieved expected number of treatments, complete Hair removal will be achieved.

How many treatments are needed?

Multiple treatments of laser hair removal will be needed to treat unwanted hair and are conducted every 3-4 weeks. It is typical for 4 or more treatments to be needed for optimal results to occur.

Am I suitable for treatment?

This treatment is suitable for all nationalities . We recommend a consultation to ascertain if the treatment will be successful for you. Grey & White hair has no melanin so is not greatly suitable for treatment. We can treatment blonde hair. Our laser specialists will guide you at consultation.