LASER & DEVICES · SMART AESTHETICS, DUBAI
Laser Hair Removal in Dubai
Smooth skin, session by session.
Medical-grade laser that reduces hair growth over a course of sessions — performed on the Candela GentleMax Pro under DHA-licensed medical supervision at Smart Care Polyclinic, Deira.
- Long lasting
- Cooled comfort
- Doctor-assessed
What is Laser Hair Removal?
Laser hair removal uses light absorbed by the pigment in the hair to heat and disable the follicle. It reduces hair over a course of sessions rather than removing it permanently in one go — the phrase to hold onto is long-term reduction, not permanent removal.
A network meta-analysis of 13 randomised trials covering 652 people found lasers and intense pulsed light safe and effective, with all side effects transient and no permanent scarring.1 The same analysis notes longer follow-up is still needed to say which device performs best over years rather than months.
It works on hair that carries pigment, which means grey, white and very fine blonde hair responds poorly. A doctor should tell you that before you pay for a package, not after.
How it works
Because only follicles in their active growth phase respond, and only a fraction are active at any moment, sessions are spaced four to six weeks apart. That is why one session is never enough: each visit only catches the hairs growing that day, and the next catches the next wave. Most areas need around six sessions for a full result. A three-session course shows how your hair responds and suits smaller areas or top-ups; coarse, dark hair often clears faster, while hormonally driven hair on the face can need more. The device settings are matched to your skin tone and hair type, with a test patch first. A cooling system protects the surface of the skin while the follicle is heated.
The machine we use
PERFORMED ON
Candela GentleMax Pro
Your laser hair removal is performed on the Candela GentleMax Pro — the 2026 model, sourced direct from the original distributor.
- Face and upper lip
- Underarms
- Bikini line
- Legs
- Back and chest
- Full body
Alexandrite — 755 nm
The shorter wavelength. Pigment absorbs it strongly, which makes it efficient on fine and light hair — but that strong absorption is also why it is reserved for lighter skin tones, where there is less pigment in the skin to compete for the energy.
Nd:YAG — 1064 nm
The longer wavelength. It passes the surface pigment more safely and reaches deeper, which is what makes it the safer choice on brown and dark skin — the setting most people in this region are treated on.
How it works, in a picture
Who performs this
Every plan starts with a consultation. Which clinician you see depends on availability and on what the assessment finds.
Benefits
Treatment areas
- Underarms
- Legs
- Bikini
- Face
- Back
- Chest
Pricing
All prices in UAE dirhamsPrices are per area. Hair grows in cycles, so a single session only treats the hairs growing that day — a 3- or 6-session course spaced over several weeks is what actually clears an area. Prices are fixed and confirmed at your visit; the doctor recommends only what suits you. All prices are exclusive of 5% VAT. Pay in instalments with Tabby or Tamara.
Expected results
Shedding starts one to three weeks after each session, and most people see a meaningful reduction in density and thickness by the third or fourth. A realistic expectation after a full course is a large reduction with occasional maintenance, not a permanently bare area.
Who it may suit
Ideal for
- Dark or pigmented hair on the underarms, legs, bikini or face
- Ingrown hairs and razor bumps
- Shaving irritation or folliculitis
- A long-term reduction rather than repeated removal
Not suitable if
- Grey, white or very fine blonde hair — the laser needs pigment
- Recent sun exposure, a sunbed or self-tan in the last two weeks
- Pregnancy
- Waxing, plucking or threading in the last four weeks
Laser Hair Removal results timeline
Typical timings — everyone responds a little differently, and your doctor will tailor the plan.
- Session 1
Only the hairs in their growth phase that day are treated — a fraction of the total.
- 1–3 weeks later
Treated hairs shed. It can look like regrowth at first; it is the hair falling out.
- Every 4–6 weeks
The next session catches the next wave of hairs entering their growth phase.
- By sessions 3–4
Most people see a clear drop in density and thickness.
- After about 6 sessions
The usual full course for a large, long-term reduction.
- Once or twice a year
Occasional maintenance for any stray regrowth, especially where hormones drive it.
Side effects & aftercare
Individual responses vary — the team explains everything before treatment and is one message away after it.
- Redness and slight swelling around each follicle for a few hours is normal and expected.
- No sun exposure, sunbeds or self-tan for two weeks before and after; SPF 50 on exposed areas.
- Avoid hot showers, sauna and exercise for twenty-four hours.
- Do not wax, pluck or thread between sessions — the follicle has to be present. Shaving is fine.
Frequently asked questions
Hair grows in cycles, and the laser only works on hairs in their active growth phase — at any moment that is only a fraction of the hair in an area. The rest are resting or shedding, and they come through over the following weeks. Spacing sessions four to six weeks apart catches each new wave as it enters the growth phase. A three-session course shows how your hair responds; most areas need around six for a large, long-term reduction.
It is permanent reduction, not permanent removal. Expect a large drop in density and thickness after a full course, with occasional maintenance sessions. Anyone promising permanent removal is overselling it.
A wide range of skin tones can be treated with an appropriate device and settings — darker skin needs a more careful approach and a test patch, and suitability is confirmed at the consultation. What matters more is the hair: pigmented hair responds, grey and very fine blonde hair largely does not.
The laser targets the follicle, so the hair has to be there. Waxing, plucking and threading remove it. Shaving between sessions is fine and is what the clinic will ask you to do.
Most people describe a hot elastic-band snap. Modern cooling makes it very manageable, and sensitive areas like the bikini line are the ones people notice most.
References
- Kao YC, Lin YH, Chen JY, et al.. Efficacy of Laser in Hair Removal: A Network Meta-analysis. Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy. 2023;25(1-4):7-19. PMID 37493187. doi:10.1080/14764172.2023.2221838Laser produces long-term hair reduction across wavelengths, which is not the same claim as permanent removal.
Sources are listed for the specific statements they support. They are published research and guidance, not a substitute for a consultation — what applies to you is decided by a doctor who has assessed you.
Clinical content reviewed by Smart Care Polyclinic, a DHA-licensed facility in Deira, Dubai. Treatments are delivered by DHA-licensed practitioners after a consultation.