Advanced Medical Laser Hair Removal – Candela GentleMax Pro

Laser hair removal has evolved significantly over the past two decades, and today the gold standard is clear: the Candela GentleMax Pro dual-wavelength platform, used by Derma Clinic Spain in Alfaz del Pi. This industry-leading system combines the 755 nm Alexandrite laser — optimal for lighter skin tones — with the 1064 nm Nd:YAG laser — the safest and most effective option for darker, tanned, and Mediterranean skin types — allowing our team to treat virtually every patient, every phototype, and every body area with clinical precision and exceptional safety. Unlike intense pulsed light (IPL) devices used in beauty salons, the Candela GentleMax Pro is a true medical laser system, cleared by the FDA and CE-certified for permanent hair reduction.

How It Works

• Initial assessment and test patch: A full consultation to assess your skin phototype, hair colour and thickness, hormonal history, and treatment area, followed by a test patch session to confirm skin compatibility before a full course begins.
• Selective photothermolysis: The laser emits a precisely calibrated wavelength of light that is selectively absorbed by melanin in the hair follicle, generating heat that destroys the follicle's regenerative capacity while leaving surrounding skin unaffected.
• Dynamic Cooling Device (DCD): The GentleMax Pro's integrated cryogen cooling system delivers a burst of cooling spray to the skin milliseconds before each laser pulse, protecting the skin surface and dramatically reducing discomfort — making treatments far more comfortable than older laser technologies.
• Structured treatment course: Hair grows in cycles, and laser energy is only effective during the active growth (anagen) phase. A course of typically 6–8 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart ensures all follicles are treated during their active phase.
• Post-treatment care: Clear written aftercare instructions to maximise results and protect the skin between sessions, including sun avoidance and appropriate skincare.

Benefits

• Permanent hair reduction of 80–95% in most patients following a complete treatment course.
• Safe treatment for all skin phototypes I–VI, including tanned and Mediterranean skin, thanks to the dual-wavelength Nd:YAG capability.
• Significantly more comfortable than traditional laser systems due to the integrated DCD cooling mechanism.
• Fast treatment times — large areas such as legs or back can be treated in under 30 minutes.
• Elimination of ingrown hairs, folliculitis, and skin irritation caused by shaving and waxing.
• Long-term cost saving compared to a lifetime of waxing, threading, or shaving products.
• Performed under direct medical supervision, ensuring the highest standards of safety and outcome.

Who Is It For?

Candela GentleMax Pro laser hair removal at Derma Clinic Spain is suitable for men and women of all skin tones who wish to achieve permanent reduction of unwanted facial or body hair. It is particularly well suited to patients with darker or easily tanned skin — common in the Mediterranean-living community — as the Nd:YAG wavelength is specifically designed to be safe and effective for these phototypes. We treat all body areas including the face, underarms, bikini, legs, chest, back, and arms. Patients with hormonal conditions such as PCOS that contribute to excess hair growth are also welcome, though ongoing hormonal management may be required alongside laser treatment to maintain results.

Why Choose Derma Clinic Spain?

Not all laser hair removal clinics are equal. At Derma Clinic Spain, we use the Candela GentleMax Pro — one of the most powerful, most studied, and most trusted laser platforms in the world. Our treatments are planned and supervised by medically trained staff who correctly assess your phototype and select the appropriate wavelength and parameters for your individual skin. We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach to laser settings, which is critical for both safety and efficacy, especially in our diverse patient population that includes fair-skinned Northern Europeans, olive Mediterranean skin, and darker complexions. With our clinic conveniently located in Alfaz del Pi, we serve the entire Costa Blanca region with the most advanced laser hair removal available.