Alexandrite Laser Hair Removal
The complete BFI guide: what Alexandrite laser hair removal is, how the result progresses, and detailed pages for every area of the body.
Why hair removal with the Alexandrite laser
If you are tired of the endless cycle of "shave – irritation – regrowth", the Alexandrite laser is the best-documented permanent solution for Mediterranean skin: light at 755nm targets the melanin of the hair, deactivates its root and leaves the surrounding skin untouched. Systematic reviews (Cochrane, 2006) and long-term clinical studies document a permanent hair reduction of the order of 80–90% after a full cycle of sessions.
- ✓A permanent result — destroyed follicles do not produce hair again.
- ✓Fast sessions — from 5 minutes for small zones up to 45 for the largest.
- ✓A safe medical procedure — specialised staff and certified machines at every appointment.
- ✓A solution for real problems too — folliculitis, that is hairs that turn back into the skin, and pilonidal cyst.
How the result progresses
What the research recorded
Three of the most important publications, in one chart — with their reference links in the studies box below:
Choose your area or your topic
Every area has its own detailed guide — sessions, duration, preparation and answers to the most frequent questions:
How the 755nm Alexandrite works and how it compares with every alternative.
Programmes by area, hormones, pregnancy and realistic expectations.
Back, chest, beard line — and the option of natural thinning.
Upper lip, chin, cheeks — precision on the most demanding part of the body.
A 10-minute session, a visible result from the first visits.
Line, brazilian or full — with discretion and safety.
The biggest saving of time — permanently smooth calf and thigh.
Full removal or natural thinning — almost painlessly.
The top choice for men — an end to wax once and for all.
Every area in one programme, with the best value for money.
Permanence, pain, safety, cost — all the answers.
Why BFI for your hair removal
A certified new-generation Alexandrite, medical supervision of every protocol, trained operators and — above all — honesty: at the assessment you will hear what is feasible for your own hair and your own skin, with a written plan and clear prices. No promises we do not keep, no packages you do not need.
What the studies say
- Eremia S. et al., Dermatologic Surgery (2001): a prospective study with a 755nm Alexandrite laser recorded a mean hair reduction of ~89% at 18 months after a series of sessions on the legs, bikini and underarms.
See the publication on PubMed ↗ - Haedersdal M. & Gøtzsche P., Copenhagen University Hospital — Cochrane Review (2006): the systematic review concluded that the Alexandrite and the diode laser have the strongest scientific evidence of effectiveness, with a mean short-term reduction of ~50% at 6 months.
See the review in the Cochrane Library ↗ - Gan S.D. & Graber E.M., Boston University School of Medicine — Dermatologic Surgery (2013): a review of safety and effectiveness: high satisfaction rates, with side effects that are as a rule mild and transient when the treatment is carried out by trained staff.
See the publication on PubMed ↗ - Davoudi S.M. et al., Wellman Center, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard — Archives of Dermatology (2008): a randomised comparison of Alexandrite and Nd:YAG on the legs, with a significant reduction (~78–84%) maintained 18 months after the sessions.
See the publication on PubMed ↗ - Lanigan S.W., Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (2003): a record of the frequency of side effects in a large series of laser hair removal cases — it confirms low rates of mostly transient reactions in experienced hands.
See the publication on PubMed ↗
The references are to published, peer-reviewed research and are given for information — they do not replace personalised medical advice.
Questions & Answers
What most people ask, with honest answers.
Where do I start?
With the free assessment: 20 minutes in which we analyse your phototype and hair growth, answer your questions and you receive a written, personalised plan — with no obligation.
How many sessions will I need in total?
Most areas are completed in 6–8 sessions, with the face needing 8–12. See the detailed guide for your area above.
Can I combine areas?
Yes — and it pays: combined programmes (for example underarms + bikini) or full body noticeably reduce the cost per area and the number of visits.
Ready to start?
Book a free introductory appointment — we assess your skin type and build your plan, with no obligation.
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