Key planning information for this type of laser hair removal in South Africa.
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3 hospitalsList Laser Hair Removal
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Laser hair removeal - Shoulders in South Africa is priced per case; 3 hospitals in South Africa list Laser Hair Removal. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
Duration of surgery/treatment
The duration of the laser hair removal sessions depends on the size of the area you are having treated. The procedure usually takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour in total.
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Number of sessions required
Most people require multiple sessions to achieve the best results.
Optimum treatment is often 3 to 4 hair removal sessions, 6 and 8 weeks apart.
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Days admitted
None. Laser hair removal is an outpatient procedure.
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Anesthesia
Anesthesia is not needed for the laser hair removal procedure. A cooling gel is usually used to reduce the pain.
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Recovery
You will be able to return to your normal routine immediately following laser hair removal, but the skin will look red and "sunburned" for a few days.
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Risks
- Swelling.
- Scarring.
- Skin redness.
- Change in skin color to darker or lighter shade.
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After care
- Apply cold compresses and moisturizer if needed after the procedure.
- Wear sunscreen for a month to help prevent changes in skin color.
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Hospitals in South Africa offering Laser Hair Removal
These hospitals list Laser Hair Removal in South Africa; ask any of them to quote Laser hair removeal - Shoulders for your case. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Life Healthcare is a leading private hospital operator in South Africa and primarily serves the market for privately insured individuals, representing approximately eight million people. The group provides mainly acute care, high technology private hospital services.
The extensive hospital network includes 64 hospitals (of which 57 are majority owned by Life Healthcare and another seven in which the group holds substantial minority ownership), providing a range of healthcare services throughout South Africa.