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4.7★ · 293 Google reviewsCoarse hairs on the chin, a shadow on the upper lip, sideburns that keep coming back. Unwanted facial hair affects up to one in ten women and is often driven by hormones. We treat it discreetly, safely and for the long term.
Facial hair in women is usually hormonal (PCOS, perimenopause, thyroid changes) or genetic, and it does not respond well to tweezing or threading, which only make it coarser. Laser hair removal treats the follicle itself: most clients need 6–8 sessions 4 weeks apart for the chin and upper lip, with hormonal cases needing occasional maintenance.
Tweezing in the car mirror, bleaching, threading every two weeks, checking the chin in every reflection. Unwanted facial hair chips away at confidence in a way that has nothing to do with vanity. It is also extremely common: hirsutism (male-pattern hair growth in women) affects an estimated 5–10% of women, and mild chin or upper-lip hair is more common still. It is medical, it is treatable, and our technicians see it every single day.
Fine, pale “peach fuzz” is normal on every face. The problem hairs are the coarse, dark terminal hairs, which are switched on by androgens (male hormones that every woman produces). Anything that raises androgen levels or makes follicles more sensitive to them can trigger growth:
Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common cause of hirsutism. Hair on the chin, jawline, upper lip, sideburns and sometimes the chest or abdomen.
As estrogen falls, androgens have more influence. Many women notice new chin hairs in their 40s and 50s.
Women of Mediterranean, South Asian and Middle Eastern heritage often have more facial hair naturally, with no hormonal problem at all.
Some hormonal medications, steroids, thyroid disorders and adrenal conditions can increase growth. Your doctor can check if something new appears suddenly.
Repeated pulling irritates the follicle and can stimulate a thicker, darker regrowth, the opposite of what you want.
Most clients start with one of these. In your consultation we choose the right combination for your skin type, goals and budget.
Laser treats the follicle at its root, which is exactly where hormonal hair is produced. Sessions on the chin or upper lip take about ten minutes, and there is nothing to hide afterwards. You can go straight back to work. Because facial hair cycles quickly, we schedule face sessions every 4 weeks.
We begin with a private, free consultation. If your hair growth is new, rapid or comes with irregular periods, acne or weight changes, we will suggest a check-up with your doctor as well. Treating the hormonal cause alongside the hair gives the best long-term result. A patch test confirms your settings, and most clients start treatment the same day.
Expect 6–8 sessions four weeks apart for genetic hair, and 8–12 for hormonal hair, followed by maintenance every 6–12 months. Shave the area 24 hours before each visit (yes, shaving is fine. It does not make facial hair thicker), avoid retinoids and exfoliating acids for three days before, and wear SPF 30+ daily.
Laser is highly effective on dark facial hair and will not work on white, grey or very fine blonde hairs, for those, electrolysis is the right tool and we will tell you so. In a small number of clients with fine, dense facial hair, laser can occasionally stimulate growth on the borders of the treated area (paradoxical hypertrichosis); our technicians choose settings and treatment margins specifically to avoid this and will discuss it with you if your hair pattern puts you at risk.
Real, unedited Google reviews from Edmonton clients: the experience we work for every day.
I started doing Laser Treatment at Oxyderm Clinic from a friend who recommended me the place. I immediately noticed a great improvement on my facial hair not even 3 sessions in, they have affordable packages and very… ommodating staffs. 5/5 would definitely recommend.
I got my laser hair removal from hetisha. She is doing brilliant job especially with my thick hair. Everyone should try Oxyderm Laser Clinic.Also affordable prices.
The staff are professional, welcoming, and took the time to explain the process clearly, which made me feel comfortable right away. I am currently on my second session, but even after my first treatment I already… a huge reduction in hair growth and smoother skin with minimal irritation. I’m really happy with my results so far and excited to continue my sessions. I would definitely recommend this clinic to anyone considering laser hair removal.
Straight answers from the Oxyderm team. Still wondering about something? Call us. We love these questions.
Yes. Laser disables the follicles that are producing the hair, and PCOS hair is dark and coarse, which is exactly what the laser targets best. Because PCOS keeps stimulating new follicles, most clients need 8–12 sessions and then a maintenance session once or twice a year. Managing the hormonal side with your doctor makes results last longer.
No. Shaving cuts the hair at the surface and has no effect on the follicle. It feels coarser because the tip is blunt, not because more hair is growing. Shaving is the only hair removal we recommend between laser sessions: tweezing, waxing and threading remove the root the laser needs.
Genetic facial hair usually clears in 6–8 sessions spaced four weeks apart. Hormonal hair (PCOS, menopause) typically takes 8–12 sessions, with a touch-up every 6–12 months because the hormones keep recruiting new follicles.
Yes. We use the Candela GentleMax Pro’s Nd:YAG (1064 nm) wavelength for Fitzpatrick skin types IV–VI. It passes through the skin’s pigment and targets the hair, which is why it is considered the gold standard for darker skin tones. A patch test at your consultation confirms the settings.
Most clients describe a quick warm snap, like an elastic band, cooled immediately by the device’s cryogen spray. The upper lip is the most sensitive spot and takes under a minute. No numbing cream is needed for most people.
We ask clients to wait until after pregnancy. Laser hair removal has no known risk to the baby, but pregnancy hormones change hair growth and skin sensitivity, so results are unpredictable and pigmentation is more likely. Breastfeeding clients can be treated on the face.
Rarely, in clients with fine, dense, light-brown facial hair, laser can stimulate hair on the edges of the treated area, called paradoxical hypertrichosis. We assess your hair pattern at the consultation, choose conservative settings and treat with clear margins to minimise the risk, and we will tell you if you are better suited to electrolysis.
Tell us about your facial hair concerns. We’ll examine your skin, explain your options and give you an honest plan, no pressure.
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