Mr Omar Tillo
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Laser Hair Removal
At a Glance
Do you want to remove unwanted hair from your body? Do you want something a bit longer lasting than shaving and waxing? You may wish to undertake laser hair removal.
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Laser hair removal involves the use of an intense pulsed light (IPL) to remove unwanted body hair from regions such as the bikini line, underarms, face, legs and arms.
This can be helpful for both men and women who have excessive hair growth. Removing the body hair can be a great way to boost your confidence and self-image.
At Centre for Surgery, laser hair removal is performed using Fotona’s Nd:YAG FRAC3 method. This targets and destroys the hair follicle, preventing hair from growing, while also leaving the surrounding tissue unaffected.
There are many benefits to undergoing laser hair removal, including:
- Not having to shave or wax
- Experiencing smoother skin
- Reduction of hair, including ingrown hairs
- Less irritation to the skin
Candidates
Laser hair removal is suitable for both men and women over the age of 18 who wish to remove hair from certain areas of the body.
Unlike other laser treatments, this laser hair removal method can be effectively used on all skin types and hair colours, including dark skin and light hair.
You will attend a consultation with one of the surgeons prior to undergoing treatment. The surgeon will ask you about any medications you are currently taking. They will also be able to assess whether you are suitable for this procedure.
Procedure
Prior to undergoing laser hair removal, it is recommended that you shave the treatment area the day before the procedure. You should also ensure you do not use any lotions, creams or perfumes on the treatment area. You should also avoid using any fake tans or steroid cream. This will help you to achieve the best results.
At Centre for Surgery, laser hair removal is done by using Fotona’s Nd:YAG laser. This is a non-invasive hand-held device which is held up to the skin. The laser energy is absorbed by the hair matrix and hair follicle. The laser will be applied to the whole treatment area in order to stop the follicle’s producing new hair.
You may experience some level of pain when the lasers are being applied. While a local anaesthetic isn’t necessary, the surgeon may apply a cool gel or cooling air spray to the treatment area.
How long each treatment takes will vary depending on the size of the area being treated. Small areas, such as the underarms or face, will take around 5 to 15 minutes to complete. Half-legs and bikini line will take around 30 minutes. Large areas such as full legs or the full back will take 1 to 1.5 hours to complete.
You may need to undertake numerous treatments before you can achieve the desired results. The number of treatments will depend on how well you respond, your skin type, hair type and the size of the area being treated.
Recovery
Following the procedure, you may notice some redness and swelling on the treatment area. You may wish to apply an ice pack to help reduce any swelling and redness. This may last up to 24 hours. During this period you may also experience a warm sensation, as well as itching.
After treatment, you will need to avoid any excess sun exposure for at least one week. This includes any tanning beds. When you are outside, you will need to apply sunscreen to the treated area. You will also need to avoid any excess heat, so make sure to avoid the gym or any saunas for 24 hours.
You will need to continue avoiding any scrubs or creams you could not use before the laser treatment. You can resume using these after two days. You will have to wait between one to two weeks until you can fake tan again. You should also avoid chemical skin peels for two weeks.
Between treatments, make sure you do not pluck, dye or wax the hair. To remain completely hairless, make sure you only shave the hair.
FAQS
This will depend on which area of the body you are having treated. Laser hair removal can take anywhere between 5 minutes to 1.5 hours.
This will vary depending on which area of the body you are having treated, your skin type, your hair colour and how well you respond to initial treatments.
You may feel some slight discomfort throughout the hair removal process. Cooling gel or cooling air spray may be applied to help minimise any discomfort.
This is a non-surgical procedure, so there will be a relatively short recovery period.
For the first 24 hours, you may notice redness and swelling, as well as a warm sensation and itching. You may wish to apply ice to the treated area to help reduce symptoms.
You should avoid excess sun and heat exposure for the first 24 hours. This includes tanning beds, saunas and the gym.
Avoid using fake tans and applying chemical skin peels for two weeks following treatment.
Why choose us?
Surgeon-led and managed care throughout for a truly personalised approach
Our innovative ClearSleep anaesthesia technique
Comprehensive aftercare programme
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Verified Patient Reviews
We searched for many different surgeries to perform my procedure but the center for surgery really stuck out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the receptionist Gregory and surgeon Omar were highly professional, welcoming and made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Dexter Montgomery
20:14 25 Apr 18
Old implants removed and replaced, plus silicone granules removed from right armpit. My previous surgery was done over 20 years ago. (I never really had any breast tissue, so I had the implants to look normal). One implant had erupted and both had capsulated. I was never told they had a shelf life! When I first arrived at the clinic in Watford, ( I never went to th Harley St surgery) I was quite dubious about the whole set-up. The Surgery is right in the middle of a Business Site and it seemed like some sort of Back Street Butchery. (I hope this review will put people's minds at rest when they first arrive) It actually didn't help much that I had to wait an hour because the surgery that day had overrun, however, after talking to Omar Tillo and seeing how clued up he was on my situation, I began to relax. It didn't stop me going on-line to Google him and everything else about the practice, but it was all good. On the day of the surgery, I met with Mr Tillo again. I also met everyone else who was going to be in theatre with me and they all came to me individually to explain their roll. It was very comforting and reassuring. The surgery was quite lengthy and took several hours. I hadn't decided what size implants to go for pre surgery as my old ones were so distorted and out of place, so I left it with Mr Tillo to make the decision once the others had been removed. It is now 3 weeks since the implants were replaced and I am delighted with how I look and feel. The size and shape are perfect for me. Nothing weird or huge; I'm on the wrong side of 50 now so am not looking for glamour, just normality. The post surgery is superb. My coordinator, Naz, is very efficient and can't do enough for me. The incision in my armpit where the silicone particles had to be removed is probably the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure, but most of you won't have to worry about that. I got a sick note for work purposes without any fuss at all, so over all; worth every penny! Don't let your first impressions put you off :-) Good luck.
Nina
14:43 02 Jun 18
Had a BA and uplift with Mr Tillo amazing MR Tillo knew what I wanted the staff where so lovely and looked after me the after care is excellent I would definitely recommend centre for surgery and would go again I’m so pleased thank you so much
Dee Catton
10:09 15 May 18
If you don't know about Omar tillo you should HES AMAZING at his job.. I went for bbl and at present I'm 9 days post op and loving my results. I must also review gregory .. my co ordinator .. Gregory your one of the most wonderful people out there you hsve gone above and beyond for me to make sure The dates the times were right just for me .. this is an AMAZING company with AMAZING staff.. so much so I'm going for a consultation in 8 weeks for breast surgery ...
Bryanna buswell
11:39 23 May 18
Highly recommend. Very professional and friendly staff.Had my BA and everything went smooth and good. I would choose this place over and over again for all the plastic surgeries.
Melania Ciurea
13:45 13 Mar 18
I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks and 4 days ago. It is something I had been considering for a whilst now that I have completed my family. Also the excess skin and fat was getting me down. I went to another consultation in Harley Street which was 15 mins where the Dr examined me and told me he could do the work and his secretary than called me with the price, it was very rushed. I found Dr Tillo searching the net and after reading his reviews I called his office and spoke with Naz, she was very friendly, explained their procedures and arranged an appointment for me to meet with him. I met Dr Tillo in his Watford clinic, I felt at ease with him straight away. Dr Tillo examined me and than explained what the procedure would involve. I had a few questions and he was very patient and explained everything fully and clearly, I never felt rushed at all.On the day of my operation I was excited. Dr Tillo’s staff were All lovely and so was the anethesist who explained everything and next thing I knew I was asleep. When I woke up it didn’t even feel as if though I had had an operation! My husband picked me up , I was given pain killers and it was explained that I would need to keep my compression belt on and drains would be removed after two days.I went home a very happy lady!!!As days have passed I have healed very well with no complications, I am so pleased with my new tummy, I know it’s good esp since my 3 year old doesn’t think there’s a baby in there anymore!I cannot Thank Dr Tillo and his staff enough!!
Hanna
17:13 19 Jul 18
Dr Tillo and his team are fantastic. Nothing has been too much for them!!I was told my tummy tuck would cost £17,000 at one clinic and £13,000 at another. It was considerably cheaper here. I'm not one to go for 'the cheaper options usually, as I tend to think you would get a cheaper result. But Dr Tillo pointed out that I didn't need all the work doing that the other places had said I did!! They were using my body to make money! Due to his honesty, and his non judgemental view, I left feeling confident that he was the man I needed.I am only a week out and thrilled to bits with my result so far. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Irwin
08:33 16 Aug 18
Very welcoming and professional, Mr Tillo,his team and Nikesh the PA.
Joshua Alexander
12:22 17 Aug 18
Honestly, I was supposed to have a surgery at another private hospital (this hospital was supposed to be one of the best in london) but I chose to get my surgery done at center for surgery instead, my main reason for this was the level of service I recieved, the staff are very professional, they are caring (I had not eaten the entire day on the day of my surgery and one of the nurses got me some food without me asking her to do so. My surgery itself was amazing considering I never had one before and was a bit nervous beforehand. The staff calls you everyday to make sure you are ok and coping post surgery. Honestly I cannot thank the staff enough.
Frazer Gonsalves
23:45 26 Oct 18
