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19 Jun 2025 · 7 min read
Laser Hair Removal · Brighton & Hove
Brighton's Only Soprano Titanium

Not just “tolerable” — painless. Soprano Titanium with ICE Plus™ cooling, safe for all skin tones.
01 · Why Soprano Titanium

Every course starts with a free consultation and patch test, so all three wavelengths are tuned to your skin and hair before your first session.
ICE Plus™ contact cooling and the sweeping In-Motion technique warm the follicle gradually instead of firing single hot pulses — no numbing cream needed.
Safe on Fitzpatrick I–VI, including darker and recently tanned skin most lasers have to turn away — so you can be treated all year round.
Alexandrite, Diode and Nd:YAG (755, 810 and 1064 nm) fire together in a single pass, reaching follicles at every depth — fine, coarse, light or dark hair.
A 4 cm² applicator — around twice the usual spot size — covers large areas quickly. Small areas take about 15 minutes; full legs under an hour.
02 · How it works

A simple, unhurried process: we assess, plan, and treat every 4–6 weeks until the course is complete.
Comprehensive skin assessment and patch test to determine the best treatment plan for you.
Comprehensive skin assessment and patch test to determine the best treatment plan for you.
Customised treatment schedule based on your hair type, skin tone, and desired results.
Sessions every 4-6 weeks, each one adjusted to how your hair is responding.
We check progress at each visit and adjust settings; most clients need only an occasional top-up after the course.
03 · Results timeline
What to expect as you progress through your laser hair removal course.
Hair begins to shed 1-2 weeks after treatment. You'll notice patchier regrowth as follicles are disabled.
Significant reduction in hair density. Regrowth is finer and lighter. Many clients notice 40-60% less hair.
Most areas show 70-80% permanent reduction. Remaining hairs are fine and sparse.
Up to 95% reduction. What's left is fine, sparse and slow to return.
Annual top-up sessions may be needed for any hormonal regrowth. Most clients need very little ongoing treatment.
04 · How it compares
See how laser hair removal compares to other hair removal methods.
Results
| Factor | Soprano Titanium | Waxing | IPL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Results | Permanent reduction | 2-4 weeks | Semi-permanent |
| Pain level | Painless | Moderate to high | Mild to moderate |
| Skin types | All skin tones | All skin tones | Light-medium only |
| Ingrown hairs | Largely prevented | Common | Reduced |
| Sessions needed | 6-10 sessions | Ongoing, indefinitely | 8-12 sessions |
| Long-term cost | One course, then occasional top-ups | Ongoing expense | Moderate |
Not sure which option is right for you?
Book a Free Consultation05 · Before & after
Genuine results after a six-session course — drag the handle on each photo to see the change.


6 sessions completed


6 sessions completed
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06 · In our clients' words
“I have been getting laser from Virginija for the last while and it’s been so amazing. Really really high quality service. I would definitely recommend!”
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07 · Before & after care
Small things that make each session more comfortable and your results more permanent.
Every course starts with a free consultation and a skin patch test at least 24 hours before your first session.
08 · Pricing
Priced by area, per session. Every plan starts with a free consultation.
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All prices include free consultation, patch test, and aftercare guidance
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10 · Good to know
Not with our Soprano Titanium. Thanks to ICE Plus™ continuous contact cooling and In-Motion™ technology, treatments are genuinely painless — not just "tolerable." Most clients describe the sensation as a warm massage rather than the sharp "snap" associated with older lasers.
Yes. The Soprano Titanium is FDA-cleared for all skin types (Fitzpatrick I–VI), including darker skin tones and tanned skin. Its three wavelengths (Alexandrite 755nm, Diode 810nm, and Nd:YAG 1064nm) can be tuned for any skin tone — unlike older lasers that were limited to lighter skin.
We're Brighton's only Soprano Titanium practice — the gold standard in laser hair removal — and you're treated by the same aesthetician at every session, not a technician running a protocol. Three wavelengths fire together (most providers use one or two), ICE Plus™ cooling keeps it genuinely painless, and your consultation is always free — many Brighton clinics charge £20–£40.
An aesthetician has in-depth training in skin biology, treatment customisation, and aftercare — they adapt every session to your skin's specific needs. A technician typically follows a fixed protocol without the same level of personalisation. At Cells Aesthetics, your treatments are led by a qualified aesthetician who tailors every session for optimal results.
While you will notice slower growth after just one session, we typically recommend 6 to 10 sessions. This ensures we target hair in all stages of the growth cycle for optimal, long-term reduction. Each session is priced individually; prepaying 2 or 3 sessions at a time saves 5% or 10%.
Please shave the treatment area 12–24 hours before your visit. Do not wax, pluck, or epilate, as the laser requires the hair root to be present. Please avoid using active skincare (like retinol) on the area for 5 days prior.
Laser treatment offers "permanent hair reduction." Most clients achieve an 80–90% reduction, with any remaining hair becoming very fine and light. Occasional maintenance sessions may be needed once or twice a year.
While the Soprano Titanium is safer than most lasers regarding sun exposure, we strictly advise using SPF 50+ on treated areas and avoiding intense, direct sunbathing for at least 1 week pre- and post-treatment.
We can treat almost any area of the face or body. Popular areas include legs, underarms, bikini/Hollywood, back, and chest. We also treat full body and full body & face.
Yes. Laser hair removal is only available to clients aged 18 and over.
A skin assessment, a patch test and a plan for your course, with Virginija. No charge, no obligation, and no pressure to book on the day.