1/2 Legs
Designed for flexibility, our 1/2 Legs treatment covers either the lower legs (knees to ankles) or upper legs (thighs). Achieve a clean, athletic look and reduce maintenance where you need it most.
Duration: 20 Minutes
Bespoke Aftercare
Expert Practitioners
Follow Up Support
Choice of Upper or Lower
Ideal for Sports
Prevents Folliculitis
Benefits of Half Leg Laser Treatment
Athletic Performance
A favorite among cyclists, runners, and swimmers. Smooth legs reduce friction, make post-workout massages more effective, and allow for easier cleaning of road rash or scrapes.
Sock Comfort
Dense calf hair often gets pulled by dress socks, compression gear, or football boots. Laser treatment eliminates this painful friction and prevents hair from matting.
Prevents "Strawberry Legs"
Frequent shaving can lead to inflamed follicles (folliculitis) and dark spots. Laser targets the root cause, leaving the skin clear, evenly toned, and free of irritation.
Targeted Flexibility
You choose the focus. Whether you only want to treat the lower legs for comfort or the upper legs for aesthetics, this package allows you to groom exactly where you need it.
Hygienic & Breathable
Reducing leg hair allows the skin to breathe better, particularly when wearing tight athletic wear or trousers, reducing sweat accumulation and improving overall hygiene.
Your Journey to Smooth Skin
Consultation
Your journey begins with a bespoke consultation. We assess your skin and hair type, discuss your medical history, and tailor the optimal laser settings to ensure safe, effective, and radiant results.
Preparation
The area to be treated will be cleansed and prepared. While we recommend shaving 24 hours prior, we ensure the skin is perfectly prepped. Protective eyewear is provided to ensure your safety throughout the procedure.
Laser Application
Our advanced laser technology is adjusted to your specific hair density and skin tone. The light energy targets the pigment in the follicles, effectively inhibiting future growth while leaving the surrounding skin untouched.
Cooling & Comfort
Comfort is paramount at Rose Hill. Following the laser application, integrated cooling technology or a soothing gel is applied to calm the skin instantly, reducing redness and ensuring a pleasant experience.
After-Care
Post-treatment care is vital. We apply a soothing aloe vera gel to promote healing. We advise avoiding direct sun exposure and using high SPF protection for two weeks to maintain the health and radiance of your skin.
Repeat Sessions
To achieve a permanently smooth beardline, multiple sessions are required. These are typically spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, targeting hair follicles during their active growth cycle for maximum effectiveness.
Leg Protocol
- Shave the Specific Area: Please carefully shave the area you wish to treat (either knee-down or knee-up) 24 hours before your appointment. This prevents surface burns and ensures the laser energy reaches the follicle.
- Remove All Products: Ensure your legs are free from body lotions, tanning oils, or creams. These products can create a barrier or increase photosensitivity, leading to adverse reactions.
- Avoid Fake Tan: Do not use fake tan for at least 2 weeks prior. The laser targets pigment, and fake tan can confuse the device, leading to less effective results or potential skin damage.
- Sun Protection: If you wear shorts regularly, ensure your legs have not had active sun exposure or sunburn for at least 2 weeks before treatment.
- Stop Waxing/Plucking: Do not wax, epilate, or pluck the leg hair for 4 weeks before your session. The laser needs the hair root to be present in the follicle to work effectively.
- Avoid Friction: Wear loose shorts or trousers immediately after treatment. Avoid tight skinny jeans, compression leggings, or long socks that rub against the treated area for at least 24 hours.
- No Hot Water: Avoid hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms for 48 hours. Keep showers lukewarm to prevent aggravating the skin, which may feel like a mild sunburn.
- Postpone Heavy Exercise: Avoid vigorous activities like running or football for 24-48 hours. Sweat and friction can cause irritation or folliculitis (red bumps) on the legs.
- Soothe the Skin: If your legs feel warm or itchy, applying Aloe Vera gel kept in the fridge is highly effective. Avoid heavy, perfumed body butters for a few days.
- Exfoliate After 1 Week: Gently exfoliate your legs in the shower 5-7 days after treatment. This helps dislodge the dead hair from the follicles and prevents ingrown hairs as they shed.
- You can choose to treat either the Lower Legs (from just above the knee down to the ankles/toes) or the Upper Legs (from just above the knee up to the thigh line).
- The lower leg is the most popular choice for men who wear compression socks or football boots.
- We are experts at "feathering" the treatment area. This means we gradually reduce the hair density near the knee or thigh so the treated area blends seamlessly into the untreated area.
- This ensures you don't have a harsh, unnatural line of demarcation.
- Yes, absolutely. Smooth legs allow physiotherapists to perform deep tissue massages more effectively without pulling hair.
- It also makes applying and removing Kinesiology tape (K-Tape) painless and much more effective as the tape sticks directly to the skin.
- The shin bone area has less fat, so it can be slightly more sensitive than the calf or thigh.
- However, our advanced cooling technology numbs the skin instantly, making the treatment quick and generally very comfortable.