Gosia Farrugia Laser Hair Removal

Laser Hair Removal in Malta by Gosia Farrugia is a specialist practice based at Veduta Clinic in Gżira, on Reggie Miller Street. It has focused on laser hair removal in Malta since 2011 and also treats skin pigmentation, so the service is narrow and deep rather than a long menu. A single practitioner who has done this work for many years is a different proposition from a large salon, and some clients find that continuity reassuring when a course of treatment runs over several months. For UK visitors staying around Sliema and Gżira, the clinic is an easy hop along the seafront.

The practice is listed in our directory of cosmetic clinics in Malta, and nearby you will find many hotels in Sliema and Gżira.

Gosia Farrugia and the equipment

Gosia Farrugia graduated from the Medical University of Poznan in Poland in 2010 with a master's degree in cosmetology, with a particular interest in laser hair removal and skin treatments. She holds an official certification from Syneron Candela for hair removal and pigmentation treatments, and has performed thousands of treatments on a wide range of skin types in Malta. She chose to work directly with clients, having been fascinated by the human body and how it responds to outside factors.

Treatments are carried out on the Candela GentleLase PRO-U, a medical-grade laser used by medical professionals worldwide, and every service starts with a free consultation. That first meeting is where the practitioner explains how to prepare, what results to expect and how to look after the treated area, so that you arrive at your first session knowing what will happen. Communication is a stated priority, and queries about preparation or aftercare can be raised before and after each appointment.

Laser hair removal

Laser hair removal works by converting light into heat that is absorbed by the pigment in the hair, which damages the follicle. Because the laser only affects hair that is in its active growth phase, the treatment has to be repeated, usually four to eight times at intervals of four to twelve weeks. Results are strongest on dark, coarse hair, though thin hair can be treated by an experienced practitioner. Popular areas include the legs, bikini line, underarms and face, along with the abdomen and back. Prices vary by area and start at €10 per session for the upper lip.

Before a first treatment, a patch test is carried out on a small area to check the skin's reaction, and soothing gel is applied afterwards. The free consultation covers preparation, expected results and aftercare, and this page does not replace that advice.

Pigmentation treatment

The practice also treats pigmentation, meaning areas of skin that are darker or lighter than the surrounding skin, including marks caused by sun exposure. The laser targets only the pigmented skin, and treated marks may darken before fading as the skin exfoliates. Sessions are typically spaced six to eight weeks apart, with the number and frequency chosen for each person. A free consultation is available for pigmentation too. Because the laser treats the marks and not their cause, sun protection remains part of looking after the skin, and the practice recommends high-factor sunscreen as part of any pigmentation plan.

Planning your visit

Treatment courses suit residents and longer stays best, so tell the practice how long you will be in Malta. Our Malta weather guide and best beaches in Malta pages help you plan around sun exposure, and flights to Malta and where to stay in Malta cover the trip itself. For something relaxing afterwards, try AMIS City Spa and Beauty Salon, or see things to do in Malta and the capital in our Valletta guide.

To ask about a treatment, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the practice.