Vectus® Laser Hair Removal Richmond, BC

Most people describe a quick snap, like a rubber band against the skin, with brief warmth. The chilled sapphire tip on the Vectus cools the skin during each pulse. Sensitivity varies by area: the upper lip and bikini line often feel sharper than the legs or back. Numbing cream can be used on sensitive areas; mention it when you book so there is time for it to work.

Hair grows in cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen), and the laser works on hair in the active growth phase. Most people need a course of about 6-8 sessions spaced 4-8 weeks apart, which we tailor to your hair and area. The face, hormonal areas and finer hair may need more sessions, and occasional maintenance sessions are common afterwards.

Generally no. The laser targets melanin, so if hair has little or no pigment (white, grey, or very light blonde or red), the laser cannot target it well. It works on dark hair. If most of the hair in an area is light, Dr. Jiang's team will tell you at the consultation whether laser is worth trying or whether another method suits you better.

Shave the area about 24 hours before your appointment. Do not wax, pluck or thread for 4 weeks beforehand, because the laser needs the hair root present. Avoid sun exposure and tanning, and tell us about medications and skin conditions.

It can be, with the right device and settings. Higher melanin raises the risk of burns when settings are guessed. The Vectus Skintel Reader measures your melanin index so we can choose settings within a safer range. Side effects such as redness, swelling and temporary pigment change can still occur.

The price depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions in your plan; a small area such as the underarms takes less time than full legs or the back. We do not list prices online. After a consultation and patch test, we give you a quote for the full course so you know what to expect before you start.

Apply soothing gel or aloe, avoid sun exposure and use SPF 30+, and skip hot showers, saunas and exercise for 24 hours. Mild redness or small bumps around the follicles usually settle within a day or two. Treated hair sheds over the next 1-2 weeks, and the next session is usually 4-8 weeks later.

Laser hair removal aims for permanent hair reduction, not permanent removal. After a full course, treated areas usually grow fewer, finer and lighter hairs, but some regrowth is normal and hormonal changes can activate new follicles. Many people book an occasional maintenance session, often once or twice a year. How much reduction you get depends on hair colour, hormones and the area treated.

Treated hairs usually shed within 1-2 weeks of a session. A visible reduction often shows after the first 2-3 sessions, and the overall result is judged once the course is finished. Hairs that were resting during one session grow in later and are treated at the next, which is why sessions are spaced about 4-8 weeks apart. Results vary from person to person.

Yes. Shaving is fine between sessions, and it is also how you prepare: shave the area about 24 hours before each visit. Do not wax, pluck, thread or use an epilator between sessions, because the laser needs the hair root in the follicle to work. Let treated hairs shed on their own over 1-2 weeks rather than pulling them out.

It can reduce hair in areas affected by hormonal growth, such as the chin, jawline or neck, but hormones can keep activating new follicles. People with PCOS or other hormonal conditions often need more sessions and more maintenance than average. It helps to have the underlying condition looked after by your own doctor. Dr. Jiang's team discusses realistic expectations at the consultation.

We postpone laser hair removal during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. There is little safety research on laser hair removal in pregnancy, and hormonal changes at that time can affect hair growth and results. You can start or resume your course afterwards, once you and your doctor are comfortable. Tell us at booking so the team can plan the timing with you.