Laser hair removal near Châteauneuf-Grasse: it all starts with a free medical consultation

Do you live in Châteauneuf-Grasse and are you considering laser hair removal? In the heart of Valbonne village, the Centre Laser Valbonne is about ten minutes away by car, with plenty of free car parks close to the centre. Dr Milène VERA is a medical doctor with more than 20 years of experience with lasers. It all starts with a free preliminary consultation, with no obligation.

What is the consultation for?

The consultation lasts 15 to 20 minutes. Dr VERA examines your skin and hair, checks for contraindications (medicines, pregnancy, a recent tan, skin disease) and identifies moles and tattoos, which will never be treated. She checks that your hair can respond to the laser and, if a hormonal cause is suspected, can refer you to a specialist. You leave with a clear treatment plan and all the preparation instructions. Remember to bring a list of your medicines and food supplements.

What the Centre Laser Valbonne offers

• A seasoned doctor: Dr Milène VERA has been working with lasers for more than 20 years.

• A medical consultation first: the doctor examines your skin, checks for contraindications and defines your treatment course, before any treatment.

• A supervised first session: Dr VERA supervises it and sets the laser herself according to your skin and hair.

• Follow-up by a doctor: a prescription for an anaesthetic cream or cortisone-based cream is given if needed; any complications are managed.

What comes next?

A treatment course generally consists of 6 to 8 sessions, about 6 weeks apart at first, then about 8 weeks apart. Sessions are short: about 5 minutes for the underarms, 20 minutes for the lower legs. Between sessions, the team can be reached through Doctolib messaging.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from Châteauneuf-Grasse? From Châteauneuf-Grasse, the drive takes about ten minutes, depending on where you start. There are plenty of free car parks around the centre.

After the consultation, am I obliged to start laser hair removal? There is no obligation to start treatment: Dr Milène VERA sees you for a free consultation with no obligation. You then decide, taking time to think it over, whether or not to go ahead.

From what age is laser hair removal offered at the centre? For laser hair removal, the starting age is generally 16. It is, however, possible to start earlier on a case-by-case basis, depending on the assessment made at the consultation. A parent's consent is required when the patient is under 18.

Free and compulsory preliminary consultation — booking via Doctolib. Book an appointment on Doctolib