Hair Removal
Less Shaving, Smoother Skin
Hair Removal
Less Shaving, Smoother Skin
Long-term hair reduction for face and body — with IPL at Sunnybank and laser at Toowong, performed by our Registered Nurses.
A Different Approach To Shaving
A Different Approach To Shaving
Another morning. Another shower. Another ten minutes shaving the same areas you shaved two days ago. It's tedious, time-consuming, and the ingrown hairs don't help. Light-based hair removal works differently — instead of cutting hair at the surface, it targets the follicle underneath, so regrowth is reduced over time.
At Flourish Skin and Laser Clinic, we offer two modalities — IPL at Sunnybank and **laser at Toowong — both designed to deliver long-term hair reduction. Each suits different skin tones and hair types. Your consultation confirms which is right for you. Individual results vary.
How It Works: Light, Melanin, and the Follicle
How It Works: Light, Melanin, and the Follicle
Both IPL and laser work through selective photothermolysis — the clinical term for a simple idea. Light energy is absorbed by the pigment in your hair, converted into heat, and that heat disables the follicle’s ability to regrow.
Targets Hair at the Root
The light passes through the skin and is absorbed by melanin deep inside the follicle. Surface skin is left intact; the follicle’s regrowth cells are disrupted.
Works With Your Hair Cycle
Only hairs in their active growth phase respond fully. At any time, only about a fifth of follicles in an area are growing. That’s why a course of sessions is needed to catch each follicle as it cycles through.
Why Choose Flourish For Your Hair Removal
Why Choose Flourish For Your Hair Removal
Not every skin tone and hair type responds to the same device. IPL suits lighter-to-medium skin with dark hair and covers larger areas quickly, which is why our Sunnybank clinic runs IPL as its hair-removal service. Our Toowong clinic runs laser, which can be tuned to a wider range of skin tones — including olive and darker skin where IPL carries more risk.
Every treatment is performed by our Registered Nurses. At Toowong, laser treatments are performed by Registered Nurses licensed under Queensland’s Radiation Safety Act 1999, and the device and treatment room are certified to the state’s safety standards. Pricing is published on this page. No hidden consultation fees. Individual results vary.
What Hair Removal Can Do For You
What Hair Removal Can Do For You
Long-Term Reduction
Designed to reduce the number of hairs regrowing over time, measured six to twelve months after a full course.
Fewer Ingrown Hairs
Can mean fewer trapped hairs — often welcome if you’re prone to ingrowns or shaving irritation. Individual results vary.
Less Daily Upkeep
Designed to give back the time you’d otherwise spend shaving, waxing or threading each week.
Matched To Your Skin
Two modalities across two clinics. Your Registered Nurse will match the right one to your skin tone and hair.
See the Flourish Difference
At Flourish Skin & Laser Studio, we believe seeing is believing. Explore our gallery of real client outcomes, achieved through tailored treatment plans and world-class medical technology. These results are a testament to the clinical expertise of our team and our commitment to revealing your best skin.
FAQ
Laser or IPL — which one is right for me?
Both target the pigment inside your hair follicle. IPL uses broad-spectrum light and works best on lighter-to-medium skin with dark hair. This is what’s offered at Sunnybank. Laser uses a single, tuned wavelength and can suit a wider range of skin tones, including olive and darker skin. This is what’s offered at Toowong. Your consultation confirms the right match.Does it hurt?
Most clients describe the sensation as a quick, warm rubber-band snap against the skin. It’s generally tolerable rather than painless. Contact cooling on the laser handpiece and appropriate IPL settings reduce discomfort. Sensitivity varies by area — the lip, bikini line and underarm tend to feel more than the legs.How many sessions will I need?
Typically six to ten sessions for IPL, or six to eight for laser, spaced four to six weeks apart depending on the treatment area. Maintenance once or twice a year may be recommended afterwards. Your Registered Nurse will map out a realistic plan at consultation. Individual results vary.What's the downtime?
Minimal. Expect mild redness, warmth and slight swelling around the follicles for a few hours to twenty-four hours. Most clients return to normal activities the same day. Avoid hot showers, sauna, heavy exercise and direct sun for twenty-four to forty-eight hours.Will it work on my hair colour?
Light-based hair removal targets melanin, the dark pigment in hair. It works on black, dark brown and medium brown hair. Blonde, red, grey and white hair contains little or no melanin, so light-based treatments aren’t effective for those. Electrolysis is the alternative for non-pigmented hair.How should I prepare, and what do I do afterwards?
Shave the area twenty-four hours before your session — don’t wax, pluck or thread in the four weeks beforehand. Laser and IPL work by the hair shaft absorbing light energy and conducting heat down to the follicle, so the hair needs to be present in the follicle. Waxing or plucking removes the shaft entirely, which means there’s nothing for the light to target. Avoid sun, solariums and self-tan for two to four weeks. Afterwards: SPF 50+ daily on treated areas, no heat or exfoliation for forty-eight hours, and shave only between sessions.Who performs the treatment?
Every session is performed by one of our Registered Nurses. At Toowong, laser treatments are performed by Registered Nurses licensed under Queensland’s Radiation Safety Act 1999. Sunnybank IPL is performed by trained, credentialed clinical staff.
Ready For Smoother Skin?
Book your appointment at Sunnybank for IPL or Toowong for laser. Not sure which suits your skin? Book a free consultation.
