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Lightsheer Duet, $950 per full-leg session, The Lifestyle Clinic
At present, this Diode laser machine is the safest treatment on tanned skin because of the particular wavelength of the laser it uses. Its large suctionlike handpiece is able to target large areas of hair growth and destroy their follicles within a short span of time. As Dr Komathy Rajaratnam, Founder of The Lifestyle Clinic says: “It is also the only remedy for ingrown hair or those who develop rash or acne after shaving.”
VPL Hair Removal, $1,284 per full-leg session, Qi Mantra
One up on the IPL (Intense Pulse Light), the VPL (Variable Pulse Light) improves on the one-size-fits all IPL lasers that may be too harsh on some ladies. The VPL is a sequence of rapid, shorter pulses to ensure more controlled absorption while minimising heating of the surrounding skin. Besides long-term reduction of hair, VPL can also reduce acne and pigmentation when used on the face.