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Laser Hair Removal at Oshun · Kingston, Jamaica

Less hair.
For longer.

Laser Hair Removal at Oshun is performed by Dr. Charles Rockhead using a medical-grade diode laser tuned for skin of colour. The laser targets melanin in the hair follicle to slow regrowth across a planned series of six to eight sessions four to six weeks apart.

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No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

Four things that are true of every visit

Care by an OB/GYN

Every procedure at Oshun is reviewed and led by a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist. Dr. Rockhead is a physician first — the same one who treats women's health on the other side of his practice.

30 years caring for women

Three decades as a practicing OB/GYN at Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice. Every Laser Hair Removal plan is reviewed by a physician who has cared for women through pregnancy, surgery, perimenopause, and post-natal recovery.

Written plan first

Every Laser Hair Removal patient leaves consultation with a written plan: areas, technique, timing, recovery, cost. Returning patients refine the same plan rather than starting from scratch every visit.

Conservative, considered

Oshun's approach favours conservative, considered care over aggressive intervention. Decisions are made in conversation with you, options are presented in plain language, and consent is informed at every step.

The honest version

Why laser hair removal sometimes disappoints.

Laser hair removal disappoints when sessions skip the regrowth window, the wrong wavelength is used for the patient's skin, or maintenance is neglected.

Hair grows in cycles (anagen, catagen, telogen). Only the hairs in active growth phase are vulnerable to the laser. That is why a single session reduces hair noticeably for weeks but doesn't end the cycle. Patients who skip sessions or space them too far apart miss the next cohort of hairs in growth phase, and progress stalls.

The other common failure mode is wavelength mismatch. Alexandrite lasers carry higher pigmentation risk on Fitzpatrick types IV–VI and produce weaker results on darker hair against darker skin. The Nd:YAG wavelength is the right tool for darker Jamaican skin — but it is not always what cosmetic clinics actually have. Asking which laser is used before booking is a fair question.

At Oshun, we don't run that model. Laser Hair Removal here is physician-led from consultation through follow-up, with a written plan in your hands and a follow-up visit on the calendar before you leave.

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A Laser Hair Removal visit at Oshun follows a clear sequence — from consultation through the procedure itself through follow-up. Here is what happens, step by step.

i.

Consultation

Before any Laser Hair Removal is scheduled, you meet Dr. Rockhead in person at 9 Devon Road. He reviews your medical history, examines you as appropriate, and explains the options — including the option not to proceed. You leave with a clear written plan and a quote.

ii.

Preparation

Shave the area within 24 hours before the session — but do not wax, pluck, or use depilatory creams for 4 weeks beforehand. Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before each session.

iii.

The laser pass

The treated area is wiped clean and the contact-cooling tip is set on the skin. Dr. Rockhead delivers overlapping laser pulses across the area at the wavelength and fluence appropriate for your skin type. The session itself takes 5–60 minutes depending on area size.

iv.

Recovery & follow-up

Apply SPF 30+ daily on treated areas for the next 4 weeks. Avoid hot showers, saunas, and pools for 24 hours. Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for the duration of the course. Sessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart depending on the body area. Final results are assessed about 3 months after the planned course ends, with maintenance schedule discussed then.

Dr. Charles Rockhead, board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services in Kingston, Jamaica

Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director — Oshun Cosmetic Services, Kingston.

Medical Leadership

Dr. Charles Rockhead.

Medical Director · Board-Certified OB/GYN · 30+ years of practice

Dr. Charles Rockhead is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with more than thirty years of practice in Kingston. He is the Medical Director of Oshun Cosmetic Services and the founding physician of Amadeo Medical Group, the parent clinical practice.

Every laser hair removal session at Oshun is performed by Dr. Rockhead personally. Wavelength choice — particularly the Nd:YAG decision for darker skin — is a clinical judgement, not a setting on a menu. Continuity matters when the response between sessions differs from what was predicted and parameters need to be adjusted.

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Treatment Details

Every fact about your first visit, in plain language.

Most first-time patients arrive with the same set of unspoken questions. They are answered below in the order most people think them — from "how much will I need" to "what if I'm pregnant."

Last clinically reviewed: · Medical reviewer: Dr. Charles Rockhead, Medical Director, Oshun Cosmetic Services

Reference materials and a Laser Hair Removal care plan in a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Laser Hair Removal 101

The procedure itself.

What it isLaser hair removal uses focused light pulses absorbed by pigment (melanin) in the hair follicle to damage the follicle and reduce future hair growth. After a planned series of sessions, most patients see permanent reduction (not always permanent removal) of treated hair.
How long it's been aroundLaser hair removal has been FDA-approved since 1995. The technology has evolved through alexandrite (suitable for lighter skin), diode (broadly used), and Nd:YAG (the preferred wavelength for darker skin types).
What we treat with itUnwanted hair on the face, underarms, bikini, legs, back, chest, and most other body areas. Most consistent results are on dark, coarse hair against lighter skin; results on fine/blonde/grey hair are limited because they have too little pigment for the laser to target.
Physician's gloved hands during a Laser Hair Removal appointment at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Your appointment

The day of your visit.

How much you'll needMost areas need 6–8 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart to capture different stages of the hair-growth cycle. Maintenance sessions every 6–12 months may be needed afterwards.
Will it hurt?Most patients describe each pulse as a brief snap or warm pinch. Contact cooling on the handpiece significantly improves comfort. Topical numbing can be added for sensitive areas if needed.
How long the visit takesSession length depends on area: 5–10 minutes for a small area (upper lip, underarms), 20–30 minutes for medium areas (bikini, lower legs), and 45–60 minutes for full legs or back.
Time off afterMild redness or follicular swelling settles within a few hours. No downtime; you can return to work the same day. Avoid hot showers, saunas, and exercise for 24 hours.
A leather-bound planner tracking the Laser Hair Removal recovery and follow-up schedule at Oshun in Kingston, Jamaica
Results & aftercare

Recovery and follow-up.

When you'll see resultsVisible hair reduction starts after the second or third session. By 6 sessions most patients see substantial reduction. Hair regrowth between sessions is normal — the laser targets only hairs in active growth phase at the time of each session.
The days before your visitShave the area within 24 hours before the session — but do not wax, pluck, or use depilatory creams for 4 weeks beforehand. Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 2 weeks before each session.
Right after your visitApply SPF 30+ daily on treated areas for the next 4 weeks. Avoid hot showers, saunas, and pools for 24 hours. Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for the duration of the course.
Two-week follow-upSessions are spaced 4–8 weeks apart depending on the body area. Final results are assessed about 3 months after the planned course ends, with maintenance schedule discussed then.
A Laser Hair Removal treatment plan written by hand on a leather portfolio at the Oshun clinic in Kingston, Jamaica
Logistics, cost & safety

Booking, pricing, and who shouldn't have Laser Hair Removal.

Consultation policyEvery Laser Hair Removal patient meets Dr. Rockhead in person at the 9 Devon Road clinic before any procedure is scheduled. (Virtual consultations are not currently offered.)
Where treatments happenLaser hair removal is performed in the procedure room at Oshun, 9 Devon Road, Kingston.
What it costsLaser hair removal is priced per session per area, with multi-session packages offering a per-session discount. The written quote at consultation lists the areas, the planned number of sessions, and the package price.
How to payCash, debit, credit card, or approved financing.
InsuranceLaser hair removal is cosmetic and not covered by insurance.
Who should not have Laser Hair RemovalRecent tan or active sunburn at the treatment area, recent isotretinoin use (within 6 months), active skin infection or open wound, photosensitising medications, pregnancy, light-coloured (blonde/grey/red) or fine vellus hair, and certain skin conditions in the area. Darker skin types use a Nd:YAG wavelength to reduce pigmentation risk.
Is Laser Hair Removal right for you

Who gets the most out of Laser Hair Removal at Oshun.

Laser Hair Removal isn't a one-size category — the right approach depends on your specific situation. Below are common patient profiles we see. If one sounds like you, an in-person consultation at 9 Devon Road is the next step.

PCOS-related facial hair

Hirsutism on the chin and upper lip

Women with PCOS often develop coarse pigmented facial hair that doesn't respond well to shaving or waxing. Laser hair removal is one of the better-evidence options for chronic hirsutism — usually as part of a broader endocrine plan.

Bikini line

Bikini and underarm clearing

Bikini line and underarms are the most-requested areas because shaving there is irritating and waxing is painful. A 6–8 session course produces durable clearing and is the most popular Oshun package.

Pseudofolliculitis

Razor bumps and ingrown hairs

Pseudofolliculitis barbae (chronic ingrown hairs from shaving, common on the neck and bikini) often resolves once the hair is no longer shaved into a sharp angle. Laser hair removal addresses the root cause rather than treating the bumps.

Pre-event clear-down

Smooth full-body for a major event

Patients planning a wedding or beach trip 6 months out can complete a 4–6 session course on legs, underarms, and bikini in that window — particularly when sessions begin in cooler weather and sun exposure is lower.

If this sounds right

The next step is a conversation, not a commitment.

Every Laser Hair Removal patient at Oshun starts with a consultation. Twenty minutes, in-person at 9 Devon Road, with Dr. Rockhead. No procedure is scheduled, no quote is signed, no pressure either way. You leave with a plan and a price — or you leave with neither.

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Patient Stories

Real stories, on the record.

Each story below is a real Oshun patient who agreed to share their experience publicly. Oshun does not buy reviews, write reviews on behalf of patients, or publish anonymous five-star strings. Real or nothing.

Real patient · Laser Hair Removal at Oshun

Real patient · Laser Hair Removal at Oshun

Real patient · Her full story, on camera

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The honest answers

Nine questions every nervous first-timer asks.

Open any of them. We've written each answer the way Dr. Rockhead would actually say it — not the way a brochure would.

Is laser hair removal safe for darker skin?
Yes — when the right laser wavelength is used. Oshun uses the Nd:YAG wavelength for darker Fitzpatrick types (IV–VI), which reduces pigmentation risk compared with alexandrite lasers used in many cosmetic clinics.
How many sessions of laser hair removal will I need?
Most body areas need 6–8 sessions spaced 4–8 weeks apart. Maintenance sessions every 6–12 months may be needed. The hair-growth cycle is the reason a single session isn't enough.
Does laser hair removal hurt?
Most patients describe each pulse as a snap or warm pinch. Contact cooling makes the experience much more tolerable than older laser generations. Topical numbing can be added for sensitive areas (face, bikini).
How should I prepare for a laser hair removal session?
Shave the area within 24 hours before the session. Do NOT wax, pluck, or use depilatory creams for 4 weeks beforehand — the laser targets the follicle, which needs the hair shaft in place. Avoid sun and tanning for 2 weeks before.
Does laser hair removal work on blonde or grey hair?
Laser hair removal works by targeting pigment. Light hairs (blonde, grey, red, fine vellus) lack sufficient pigment for the laser to target effectively. For these hair types, electrolysis is the better option.
How long do laser hair removal results last?
After a planned course, most patients see permanent reduction in hair density — not necessarily 100% permanent removal. Hormonal changes (pregnancy, PCOS, menopause) can stimulate new hair growth, which is why maintenance sessions every 6–12 months are sometimes needed.
What are the risks of laser hair removal?
Temporary redness, swelling around follicles, blistering with overly aggressive settings, and post-inflammatory pigmentation in darker skin if the wrong wavelength is used. Rare: scarring, paradoxical hair growth (more hair after treatment, more common on the face). Dr. Rockhead reviews your skin type and history at consultation.
Can I shave between laser hair removal sessions?
Yes — shaving between sessions is fine and recommended over waxing or plucking. Shaving cuts the hair shaft without disturbing the follicle, which is what the next session needs to target.
How do I book laser hair removal at Oshun?
Booking is a two-step process: a private consultation first to plan the areas and the session count, then scheduling of the first session. WhatsApp (876) 676-6297 or schedule a consultation from this page.
Two paths from here

One conversation away.

Laser hair removal is a 6–8 session commitment, not a single procedure. The consultation is where the plan gets written: which areas, how many sessions, what wavelength, what package. Twenty minutes with Dr. Rockhead at 9 Devon Road and you'll have a clear plan and a written quote.

Chat with the Oshun care team on WhatsApp Call (876) 676-6297

No obligation · Every consultation is in-person with Dr. Rockhead.

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