Soprano Ice laser hair removal in Thessaloniki

What is it and how does it work?

Hair-removal lasers target the melanin in the hair: the energy is absorbed by the dark hair, carried to the follicle and destroys it, while the surrounding skin is left intact ^[1]. Soprano Ice does this with the SHR method: instead of single powerful pulses, the tip moves continuously over the skin and heats it gradually, so the follicle reaches the destruction temperature without the sting of classic lasers ^[2]. The ICE tip cools the skin at the same time, protecting it from burns; that is why Soprano Ice can be used on darker or tanned skin, with the right settings. The laser acts only on hairs in the growth phase, which is why 6–8 sessions are needed to 'catch' all the follicles ^[1]. We chose it because it is one of the most painless and safest hair-removal technologies, for all skin types, all year round.

Treatment areas

• Legs: full or lower
• Bikini: standard or full (Brazilian)
• Underarms
• Arms and forearms
• Back, chest and abdomen (especially for men)
• Buttocks
• Face: upper lip, chin, cheeks, between the brows, neck and men's beard line

Is it right for me?

Soprano Ice suits women and men who want to be done with shaving, waxing and ingrown hairs. It works best on dark hair; blonde, red and white hairs do not have enough melanin and do not respond. It can be used on all skin types, including tanned skin, with adjusted settings. It is allowed during breastfeeding and hormone therapy; in pregnancy we postpone. With hormonal excess hair the result holds, but maintenance is needed more often.

How does a session go?

1. Shave the area 1–2 days before (no waxing or tweezing in the last 4 weeks)
2. Cleansing and application of cool gel, which helps the energy transfer
3. The ICE tip moves continuously over the area (SHR): you feel warmth rising gradually, with continuous cooling
4. Protective goggles throughout
5. Gel removed, soothing aloe and sunscreen; you go straight back to your day

When we postpone

• Pregnancy
• Recent sun or sunbed exposure with sunburn in the area
• Waxing or tweezing in the last 4 weeks (the hair must be in its root)
• Retinoid creams on the area in the last week
• Medicines that cause photosensitivity: check with your doctor first
• Active cold sores, infection or open wound in the area
• Tattoos or permanent make-up in the area: we go around them

After the treatment

Aloe or calendula to cool the skin. Daily sunscreen and no strong sun on the area for 7–10 days; in summer we carry on as usual, with sunscreen and without heavy exposure of the area. No hot showers, sauna or intense exercise for the first days. The hairs 'grow out' and shed on their own in about 2 weeks; between sessions, shaving only.

What to expect: before and after

Before and after: for the first days the hairs seem to 'grow', in fact they are being pushed out of the follicle, and they shed on their own in about 2 weeks. After each session the hair is sparser and finer; from the 3rd–4th session the difference is clear and after 6–8 only a few fine hairs remain, kept in check with 1–2 maintenance sessions a year. Blonde and white hairs do not change. Shave 1–2 days before, sunscreen after.

Are there side effects?

The usual reactions are redness and slight swelling around the follicles for a few hours. Rarely there is passing hyper- or hypopigmentation, mainly after sun exposure, or paradoxical growth of fine hairs in a neighbouring area ^[1]. Burns are very rare with ICE cooling and correct settings. If you see a blister or feel marked pain, call us the same day.

What does the cost depend on?

The cost depends on the areas (small, medium, large) and on whether you choose a programme of sessions or single sessions. Add Soprano Ice to your plan and the personalised proposal, with prices, comes to you on WhatsApp.