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We use top of the range, medical grade technology to ensure you get the best possible result in the safest way.

GentleMax Pro® from Candela Medical
 
Our top of the range Candela Medical GentleMax Pro® covers everything from unwanted hair to leg veins and legions. It works by delivering an intense but gentle burst of energy onto targeted areas of the skin, delivering a controlled amount of therapeutic heat for proven and effective results.

This latest technology allows us to help with many different hair and skin treatments on a wider range of body and skin types.

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WHAT SETS US APART?

South Canterbury's exclusive home of Candela GentleMax Pro®

The Beauty Hub is proud to be the only clinic in South Canterbury offering the Candela GentleMax Pro® - one of the most advanced and trusted laser systems in the world. This industry leading technology allows us to treat a wide range of skin and hair concerns safely, effectively and with exceptional results.

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Advanced, versatile laser technology​

The Candela GentleMax Pro® is a powerful dual wavelength laser system, combining Alexandrite and Nd:YAG technology. This allows treatments to be fully customised for different skin tones, hair types and concerns, making it one of the most versatile laser platforms available.

 

Unlike single function lasers, this technology can be used for:

  • Laser hair reduction

  • Skin rejuvenation

  • Pigmentation (sun spots, age spots, freckles)

  • Vascular concerns (redness, spider veins)

  • Acne and skin texture improvement

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Safe, effective and comfortable treatments​

Candela’s patented Dynamic Cooling Device™ (DCD) delivers a cooling mist to the skin before each laser pulse, helping to protect the skin and significantly improve comfort during treatment. This allows us to achieve optimal results while minimising discomfort and downtime.

 

Treatments are fast, precise and designed to fit easily into busy schedules.

 

Suitable for a wide range of skin tones​

Thanks to its dual laser technology, the GentleMax Pro® can safely and effectively treat nearly all skin types, including darker skin tones that many traditional lasers cannot treat. Each treatment is carefully selected and adjusted by our trained team to suit your individual skin and goals.

 

Results that last​

Laser treatments work best as a series, targeting hair and skin concerns through different growth and healing cycles. With a personalised treatment plan, clients can expect long term hair reduction and visible skin improvements over time.

 

Our focus is always on realistic expectations, honest advice and long term skin health.

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Why we chose Candela​

We invest in technology that delivers proven results, prioritises safety, and supports our commitment to excellence. The Candela GentleMax Pro® represents the highest standard in laser technology and reflects our goal of offering South Canterbury clients access to world class treatments, close to home.

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What's the difference between IPL and newer laser hair removal?
Laser hair removal, IPL or otherwise, works by converting light energy into heat energy that damages the hair follicle by targeting the melanin in that hair follicle.

The difference between newer technology and IPL is in the wavelength and the IPL results. IPL laser hair removal uses an array of different light wavelengths. Only some of these wavelengths will be ideal for hair removal, but some will not be ideal. So while IPL laser may be cheaper per session, the IPL results are not as effective due to a percentage of your treatment being ineffective, leading to more treatments in the long term.

Unlike the IPL, laser technology uses a single, precise wavelength, to target the melanin the hair follicle exactly, so there is no 'hit and miss'. This exact wavelength leads to a more effective treatment than IPL hair removal and therefore fewer treatments in the long term.

How deep does the laser penetrate into the skin?
The depth of penetration will be dependant on the laser's wavelength. The longer the wavelength, the deeper the penetration into the skin. Your clinician will work with you to create a bespoke treatment plan to determine the correct depth for your treatment.

How close to the eye can be treated?
We avoid treating anywhere inside the orbital rim. See a full list of our treatment areas on our pricing page.

What are the potential side effects from laser treatments?
While adverse side effects are quite rare, the possibilities are erythema, edema, bruising, welting, hyper or hypo-pigmentation and blisters.

Why are some lasers approved for some indications and other lasers approved for others?
Because each laser has their own specific wavelength, they each are attracted to different chromophores or targets.
Learn more about our technology here.

What exactly is happening during the treatment?
Hair
The laser light is attracted to the melanin in the hair follicle; particularly in the bulb and bulge. Heat is collected there damaging the cells lining the hair follicle with the potential to also damage the vascular matrix preventing future hair from growing.

Leg Veins/Facial Telangiectasias
Depending on the modality in use the vessel will either be ruptured, coagulated, or luminal stenosis.

What is the interval between laser treatments?
Typically most treatments are 4-6 weeks apart. However, this depends on what is being treated and where on the body the treatment is being performed. Treatments on the torso are typically 8-10 week intervals and extremities are typically 10-12 weeks.

Can patients that are pregnant be treated with lasers?
At The Beauty Hub, we do NOT perform Laser Treatments on anyone who is pregnant.

ANSI Standards do not address this concern and there are no known studies about the risks therefore we recommend you defer laser treatments during pregnancy; particularly laser treatments in the abdominal and pelvic areas. 

There are many factors such as hormone changes, vascular proliferation, fluid retention and excessive hair growth that could also effect the effectiveness of your treatment.

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