Laser Hair Removal Near Bognor Regis

This is one of the most common concerns we hear, and it deserves a direct answer. Older laser technology, particularly IPL (intense pulsed light), has limited effectiveness on darker skin tones and can carry a higher risk of pigmentation changes or burning for clients with more melanin in their skin. That limitation has led many people to believe laser hair removal simply is not an option for them.

It is an option, but the technology matters enormously. Diode lasers and Nd:YAG lasers are both clinically proven to work safely across a much wider range of skin tones than IPL. The Nd:YAG wavelength in particular is the standard of care for darker skin tones because it bypasses the melanin in the upper skin layer and targets the hair follicle directly. At Changes Clinic, we use clinical-grade laser technology and our practitioners hold VTCT Level 4 qualification in laser and light treatments.

If you have been told laser hair removal is not for your skin tone, the honest answer is that it depends on where you go and what equipment they use. We assess every client before treatment to confirm suitability and select the appropriate settings.

Here is what we offer at Changes Clinic.

Laser treatments require a trained and qualified operator. At Changes Clinic, our laser hair removal practitioners hold VTCT Level 4 qualification in laser and light treatments, the recognised vocational standard for clinical laser practice in the UK. They work within our CQC-registered clinic in Portsmouth, where equipment is maintained and calibrated to clinical standards.

This matters because laser energy applied incorrectly can cause burns, pigmentation changes or scarring. Proper training, correct settings and a full skin assessment before every treatment course are what prevent these outcomes.

Read more about what to expect from your first session on our laser hair removal service page.