Back

Back feels like a warm rubber band flicking the skin — enough to notice, not enough to dread. Most clients read their phone through it. The sensation is briefest on fine-hair areas (upperlip, chin); slightly more on dense or coarser patches. Jas cools the skin in passes, so by session two or three most clients find it easier than the first, as the hair thins and the device needs less energy to target what remains.

No — and this matters. Active tan (from sun, sunbed, or gradual self-tan) changes how the laser reads the skin and risks burns or pigmentation. You need four weeks clear of UV exposure and two weeks clear of fake tan before Back. If you're booked and your skin has changed since the consultation, message Jas before the appointment — rescheduling costs nothing, a burn costs months of recovery.

Hair grows in three phases — only one (anagen) is laser-responsive. That's why single sessions thin rather than clear, and why 4–6 weeks between sessions matches the cycle for most skin types. The x5 course (£320) is priced for the number of sessions that gets Back to near-permanent reduction for most clients. Some people need a touch-up at 18–24 months; others don't. You can always start with a single session (£70) to see how your skin responds before committing.

A short list. Roaccutane / isotretinoin requires a 6-month gap after your last dose. Certain antibiotics (tetracyclines) and photosensitising herbal supplements (St John's Wort) raise burn risk — pause for two weeks before a session, or reschedule. Blood thinners, hormone treatments, and most prescription medications are fine; Jas will ask you through a short health form at the consultation and flag anything relevant. Bring your current medication list to the first appointment.

Hormone-driven hair responds to Back but needs honest expectations. The x5 course reduces what's there; if the underlying hormonal driver is still producing new growth, you'll need maintenance sessions (typically every 6–12 months, sometimes more for active PCOS). It's not the laser failing — it's biology ongoing. Jas will map a realistic plan with you at consultation rather than promise permanence that hormonal clients rarely get.

Hormonal torso hair (PCOS, post-pregnancy, or menopausal) responds well to Back. The x5 course delivers 70-90% permanent reduction; remaining hair tends to be finer, lighter, and slower to grow back. Hormone-sensitive clients typically book a maintenance session every 12-18 months thereafter to manage ongoing hormonal regrowth. Jas will plan around your specific hormonal context — bring a brief medical history to the consultation.

Plan to finish your last session at least four weeks before sun exposure, and book the next session four weeks after returning. Direct sun on freshly-treated skin causes pigmentation that lingers for months. Realistic example: holiday in July → sessions through April-June, pause, resume in late August. Jas can map your course timing around any travel dates at consultation — bring the dates and she'll schedule backwards.