Laser Hair Removal
in Winnipeg, Manitoba at The First Glance
Now, exclusively at The First Glance, we offer two of the latest laser hair removal systems that permanently reduce unwanted facial and body hair from all skin types and all skin tones.
Laser Hair Removal is a quick, convenient, and safe way to remove unwanted hair permanently. You can treat large areas with minimal discomfort and no downtime.
Talk about freedom! You’ll no longer have to deal with shaving, plucking, waxing, bleaching, or skin irritations due to ingrown hairs. Your unwanted hair doesn’t stand a chance with our high tech hair removal systems.
Your treatment will take place with a Certified Laser Technician in a private treatment room at our award-winning Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre.
At The First Glance, you have access to Board Certified Aesthetic & Reconstructive Plastic Surgeons, Expert Nurse Injectors, Certified Laser Technicians, Skin Health Experts, Nurse Practitioners, Board Certified Gynecologists, Aestheticians, Board Certified Anesthesiologists, and Professional Patient Coordinators all under one roof. Our expert Medical Aesthetics team has been serving patients across Canada for 25+ years.
Voted Top Plastic Surgery Centre for 2020. In 2019, we also won the Canada-Wide Brilliant Distinctions Top Performer Award.
The First Glance is a top-rated, fully accredited Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre. You will enjoy a fully privatized experience from beginning to end at our facility.
AWARD-WINNING
VOTED TOP AESTHETIC CLINIC & SURGERY CENTRE FOR 2020
SERVING PATIENTS ACROSS CANADA FOR 25+ YEARS
Elevating Natural Beauty
Everyone deserves to feel confident and comfortable.
The First Glance Aesthetic Clinic & Surgery Centre is a place to treat yourself and feel good. It’s about enjoyment, enhancement, the appreciation of aesthetics, and the art of self-expression.
A reflection of kindness, compassion, and understanding.
Our mission is to nurture the human spirit — and elevate natural beauty — one person, one procedure, and one transformation at a time.
Areas You Can Treat
You can permanently remove hair from all parts of your body, including your face, legs, arms, underarms, back, hands, and toes. You can also treat sensitive areas like your chest, nipples, and bikini line.
How Does Laser Hair Removal Work?
Hair grows in a continuous cycle that includes three distinct phases:
- Active Growth Phase: 90% of the time, hair is in the active growth phase. Laser hair removal is most effective during this time.
- Mature Phase: Hair has stopped growing.
- Dormant Phase: The follicle is preparing to shed (exfoliation) and cycles back to the active growth phase.
Laser Hair Removal treatments work by disabling the hair that is in the active growth phase at the time of treatment. Since other hairs will enter the active growth phase at different times, multiple sessions are required to disable all of the hair follicles in a given area.
Number of Treatments
Most areas need 3 to 7 treatments for optimal results. Treatments are typically booked every 4 weeks for the face, and every 6 to 8 weeks for treatments on the body. The number of treatments is determined by multiple factors – hair thickness, the area treated, and your hair’s growth cycle.
Laser Hair Removal treatments work best when done consecutively. At the time of your consultation, your Certified Laser Technician will create a custom treatment plan to achieve your desired results.
Two Types Of Laser Hair Removal Systems
We offer the latest Laser Hair Removal Systems at The First Glance.
01. CoolGlide
As the name implies, the CoolGlide handpiece cools and soothes as it glides along your skin.
02. Fotona
The unprecedented safe delivery of pulse-control laser technology in darker skin tones positions Fotona’s hair reduction program as one of the leading procedures in reducing unwanted hair for all skin types.
Which Laser Hair Removal System is The Most Popular?
Together, you and your Certified Laser Technician will review your options in detail to determine which type of Laser is best for you.
CoolGlide Laser Hair Removal
CoolGlide is one of the most advanced laser hair removal systems in the aesthetic industry today. This powerful system works with all skin types and all skin tones, from light to dark, including tanned patients. CoolGlide’s longer wavelength technology and innovative cooling design allows for quick, safe, and permanent results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose CoolGlide Over Other Laser Hair Removal Systems?
Using the latest technology in laser hair removal, the CoolGlide can rapidly treat large areas. The longer wavelength allows safe and effective treatments on light skin, dark skin, and tanned skin. Unlike other systems, the CoolGlide can treat fine hair on a woman’s upper lip just as easily as the coarse hair on a man’s back. The cooled handpiece increases comfort and minimizes the adverse skin reaction commonly seen with other lasers.
What Do CoolGlide Treatments Feel Like?
CoolGlide cools and soothes as it glides along your skin. When the pulse of light is delivered, you may experience a mild pinching or stinging sensation. Some patients say it feels like a light rubber band snapping the skin. Pain medication is typically not required; however, some patients prefer to use a topical anesthetic when sensitive areas are treated.
What Is Recovery Like After CoolGlide Treatments?
Immediately following your CoolGlide treatment, the area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment, you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. *Most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing. Between treatments, you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is okay to shave.
You can return to your daily activities right away, but some redness may occur. We recommend that you use sunscreen on any treated areas that may be exposed to the sun. Do your best to avoid direct sunlight and do not go tanning.
Our Certified Laser Technician & Skin Health Expert may recommend that you use a specially formulated skincare product or prescribe a skincare regimen specially formulated for your skin type.
How Much Hair Reduction Should I Expect Overtime?
The average loss of hair at the end of consecutive treatments is 70 to 95% less hair. Results can last for an indefinite period of time and varies from patient to patient. Up to 20% of the population does not respond to laser or light treatments. This cannot be determined until after the second treatment.
What Are The Possible Side Effects?
Although patients experience very few side effects after CoolGlide treatments, the most commonly noticed are slight reddening and swelling of the skin, similar to a sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your Certified Laser Technician for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.
Is Financing Available?
Yes, we work with a credit company called MediCard that specializes in financing options for aesthetic surgery. It’s easy and fast to apply. You can apply with MediCard online or over the phone. Once you are approved, you can go forward with securing your surgery date.
MediCard is not your only option for financing. You can also contact your bank to see if they can offer you lower interest rates.
If you would like to learn more about your financing options, please call one of our Patient Coordinators at (204) 885-1419 for more details.
How Long Is The Wait For My CoolGlide Treatment?
If you have a preferred treatment date in mind, don’t wait until it’s too late. We run a very active aesthetic practice, most patients like to book well in advance. Call (204) 885-1419 and speak to one of our Patient Coordinators to reserve your treatment today.
Fotona Laser Hair Removal
With Fotona’s latest hair removal technology, patients are seeing much better results on all skin types with treatments that are safer, more comfortable, and faster than ever before.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Does Fotona Laser Hair Removal Work?
A concentrated laser is aimed at unwanted hair, damages the hair follicle, and inhibits its growth.
What Do Fotona Laser Hair Removal Treatments Feel Like?
Patients who have had Fotona treatments say it feels like a light pinch or a gentle snapping rubber band.
What Is Recovery Like After Fotona Treatments?
Your treatment area may appear a bit red and swollen. Three to seven days after treatment, you may experience what seems to be regrowth of hair. *Most of these hairs are being shed as a result of your treatment and are not regrowing. Between treatments, you should not wax or pluck your hair, but it is okay to shave.
You can return to your daily activities right away, but some redness may occur. We recommend that avoid the sun and use sunscreen on the treated areas that may be exposed. Our Certified Laser Technician & Skin Health Expert may recommend that you use a specially formulated skincare product line or prescribe a skincare regimen specially formulated for your skin type.
What Are The Possible Side Effects?
The most common side effects are redness and swelling on the treated areas, similar to a sunburn. These effects typically last for several hours or less. In rare instances, blistering may occur. Consult with your Certified Laser Technician for complete information on the benefits and risks of treatment.
How Much Hair Reduction Should I Expect Overtime?
The average loss of hair at the end of consecutive treatments is 70 to 95% less hair. Results can last for an indefinite period of time and varies from patient to patient. Up to 20% of the population does not respond to laser or light treatments. This cannot be determined until after the second treatment.
Is Financing Available?
Yes, we work with a credit company called MediCard that specializes in financing options for aesthetic surgery. It’s easy and fast to apply. You can apply with MediCard online or over the phone. Once you are approved, you can go forward with securing your surgery date.
MediCard is not your only option for financing. You can also contact your bank to see if they can offer you lower interest rates.
If you would like to learn more about your financing options, please call one of our Patient Coordinators at (204) 885-1419 for more details.
How Long Is The Wait For My Fotona Treatment?
If you have a preferred treatment date in mind, don’t wait until it’s too late. We run a very active aesthetic practice, most patients like to book well in advance. Call (204) 885-1419 and speak to one of our Patient Coordinators to reserve your treatment today.
Your Transformation Begins Here
If you have a preferred treatment date, do not wait until it’s too late. The First Glance is a very active aesthetic practice. Patients typically book well in advance for consultations and treatment dates.
If you have an ideal treatment date in mind, call (204) 885-1419 and speak to one of our Patient Coordinators to reserve your consultation today.
We are here to help you every step of the way.
