Polaris Medical Lasers & Friends

Hello, we are Polaris Medical Lasers ltd. We are a UK based manufacturer of both Laser Hair Removal and Tattoo Removal Laser Equipment, as well as Aesthetic beauty devices.

With over 20 years of experience in the laser hair removal and tattoo removal industry, we design, build and service our lasers, and have gained over 250 clients, including Skin Clinics and Beauty Parlours across the UK.

You can check out our products here and our Treatments here.

Our fantastic website is designed, built and maintained by Pagemark Designs who are a company that specialise in building & maintaining websites, as well as offering  Lead generation services, for small and medium sized local business’s in and around the Pontefract & Wakefield areas. They keep our website running smoothly and up to date with any pictures & blogs about our lasers that our clients may be interested in. They also handle our social media such as Facebook & Instagram, keeping everything running smoothly, and adding up to date pictures of work performed by our clients.

Another fantastic website of theirs is:

Cryer & Stott. Who are an award-winning independent Cheesemongers & Fine Food Wholesalers.

They are a family run business & our hands-on service is exceptional. They pride themselves on having close ties with artisan cheesemakers & producers across the UK. With over 700 British cheeses in stock, they have the perfect selection.

They source and wholesale the finest quality products perfect for their client’s needs.

Their product range also extends beyond cheese, they have a fine selection of:

Charcuterie & Meats

Antipasti

Cheese Accompaniments

Pies & Pastries

All their products have real provenance, and with their  own fleet of refrigerated vehicles, they can cover the North of England and due to them having access to temperature-controlled courier service, they can cover the whole of the UK & Europe, ensuring that their products stay fresh and gets to their customers in perfect condition.

Pagemark Designs also maintains:

My Thai who are Thai restaurant based in Leeds, Manchester & Bradford

With excellent service and top-quality Thai food, served in restaurants that are decorated with elegant Thai décor My Thai are the place to be. With 2 restaurants based in Leeds and 2 based in Manchester and the one in Bradford, there is plenty to choose from, and they are looking at opening more soon! So, keep your eyes open for those.

Training 4 Logistics   are another local company who’s website is built, designed and maintained by Pagemark designs. They are one of West Yorkshire’s leading RTITB Certified and Qualsafe Registered Training centres. They offer a wide range of Forklift training for CounterbalancePivot, Reach & HIAB and certification to the warehousing and logistics sector, specifically designed to meet Health and Safety regulations and industry-specific requirements.

Training 4 Logistics,  also offer courses in Instructor Training, Abrasive Wheel Training, Safe Moving & Handling, and Management Training. And a selection of First Aid courses, which include FAAW (first aid at work) EFAAW (emergency first aid at work) & Combined FAAW & Paediatric. Our selection of courses also includes Health & Safety courses these are: Manual Handling, Fire Safety & Fire Safety awareness.

Goodbye razor, hello laser.

What is Laser hair removal and how does it work?

Laser hair removal has been conducted on millions of people worldwide, it is the third most performed non-surgical cosmetic treatment in the UK.

Laser hair removal, when conducted by a professional, is a safe way to give you effective, permanent hair reduction anywhere on your body.

The key things to remember when having Laser hair removal are:

1: Use a normal razor 24 hours before your appointment to make sure the area is smooth and clean.

2: Tweezing, Waxing, or plucking the area before or between sessions is a big NO, only shave the area.

3: The area also needs to be free from make-up, deodorant, lotion, and sun cream.

4: Keep the targeted areas out of the sun for 4 weeks prior to your appointment, else the procedure cannot be done.

5: Fake tan can also interrupt your treatment, so do not use fake tan for 3-4 weeks prior to treatment and exfoliate the area thoroughly to remove all residue.

6: Working out, saunas or hot showers, after treatment are not recommended for over 24 hours, as you run the risk of creating a warm environment for bacteria to multiply which can result in spots and irritation. This is due to the heat from the laser staying on your skin for the 24 hours following your treatment.

7: Scrubs, glycolic acid, and retinol creams should be avoided for at least 2 days before and after treatment, chemical peels should also be avoided for 2 weeks before and after treatment.

How it works:

Laser hair removal works by directing an intense beam of light at the hair, which is attracted to the melanin (pigment) inside, causing the hair to heat up and the follicle to be destroyed.

There are 4 stages to hair growth.

Anagen which is the growing phase. New hair growing from the root with an attached blood supply.

Permanent hair removal proves most effective during the anagen phase, when approximately 20% of hairs are in this stage at any given time.

Catagen which is the transition phase. The hair follicle shrinks & the hair detaches from the root/blood supply.

Telegen which is the resting phase. Hair follicle is in the resting stage until a new hair follicle begins to develop.

Exogen which is the shedding phase. When the new hair pushes out the old hair

Laser technicians will use a handy little thing called the Fitzpatrick Scale, (see below) which helps them determine the effectiveness of lasers on the different skin types.

The strength of the laser used is determined based on the skin’s reaction to the light, similarly to how the different skin types react to the sun.

scale showing skin colours

Why have Laser hair removal treatment:

Unwanted hair is a problem for most people. Shaving, plucking, and waxing are all time-consuming, inconvenient, and often painful methods of hair removal, and only offer temporary results. Laser hair removal can remove hair from any part of your body safely, it can also prevent ingrowing hairs, which we all know can be unsightly and painful sometimes even becoming infected.

It also saves you having to endure Regrowth, so you stay smooth and hair free between sessions and after sessions.

Laser Hair removal is a long-term solution and cost effective, some people may need a touch up a few months or even years down the line. Leaving your

skin feeling soft and silkier, this procedure also improves the appearance of your skin while enhancing your muscle tone, it remains one of the best long-term solutions available.

The Benefits Of Investing in Laser Equipment

Let us start of by discussing the top 3 best-selling products from Polaris Medical Lasers, who are a Uk Based Manufacturer of Laser Hair Removal, Tattoo Removal Laser Equipment as well as other Asthetic beauty Devices. 

Coming in top is the YAG Hair removal laser, with its 1064nm laser light this enables the laser to penetrate deeper into the skin enabling the targeting of a broader range of skin and hair types.

Therefore, ensuring permanent hair reduction can be successfully achieved for both men and women.

All areas of the body can be safely treated, using the ergonomic and easy to use hand piece.

When used in conjunction with its cold air skin cooling system the “Polaris BrrEase" cooling device, the clients get greater comfort and relaxation during treatment.

Next we have the Polaris Q-Switched Ruby Laser 694

This tattoo removal laser remains one of the best lasers for the removal of tattoos and pigmented lesions.

With a high power and adjustable spot sizes, treatments are quick and effective.

The light from the laser is absorbed by the pigment in the tattoo but not the surrounding skin.

A combination of light absorption and acoustic shock help to break down the ink into smaller particles so that the body can dispose of naturally.

And here we have The Polaris MagTone Machine

The MagTone Machine is a High Intensity Electro Magnetic Muscle Toning (HI-EMMT) machine that uses a specific range of frequencies that do not allow the muscle to relax between successful stimuli, forcing the muscle to remain contracted for several seconds.

Muscle formation occurs when, muscle tissue is repeatedly exposed to these high load conditions, studies have shown that abdominal muscle thickness increases by an average of 15-16% one or two months after treatment with HI-EMMT.

Voluntary contractions may increase the demand for energy from fat cells. Released epinephrine, signals the fat cells to initiate lipolysis, strong ultra-maximum contraction enhances the release of adrenaline triggering a cascade effect leading to ultra-maximum lipolysis of fat cells.

The free fatty acids (FFAs) overflow causing cell dysfunction and induction of apoptosis (programmed cell death). Dead cells collapse and are naturally flushed away.

Intensive supramaximal contractions stimulate muscle respondence with a deep remodelling of its inner structure, resulting in increased muscle density and volume.

Lipolysis is the metabolic process through which triacylglycerols (TAGs) break down via hydrolysis into their constituent molecules: glycerol and fatty free acids (FFAs). Fat storage through adipose TAG’s and is utilized for heat, energy, and insulation. Hydrolysis is a form of chemical reaction where water is mostly used to break down the chemical bonds that exist between a particular substance.