Tuire Hakala is a laser therapist at Ihosairaala (The Skin Hospital). She provides assistance if you wish to remove unwanted body hair, tattoos, or visible surface blood vessels, or if you want to firm up aging skin or smooth out acne scars. She is an experienced practical nurse and a trained cosmetologist who has become very familiar with the fields of dermatology and plastic surgery throughout her career.
For laser hair removal, Tuire uses the German-engineered LinScan diode laser, which was developed specifically for the lighter, finer hair typical of Northern Europeans. Treatment areas include, for example, the face, bikini line, underarms, legs, and back.
For aging skin, Tuire performs the SoftFrax B3 treatment. This proprietary treatment at Ihosairaala is based on the latest international research regarding laser skin treatments and laser-assisted delivery of active ingredients. It utilizes a low-power fractional laser combined with vitamin B3 to firm the skin and prevent signs of aging, with virtually no recovery time required. Additionally, Tuire performs microneedling—a gentle aesthetic procedure that addresses signs of skin aging and helps fade scars.
Pico-laser treatment for acne scars smooths out pitted scarring while keeping the skin’s surface largely intact, ensuring a quick recovery. The treatment process begins with an assessment by a dermatologist. A physician may classify a procedure as medical treatment, in which case it is exempt from value-added tax (VAT).
Tattoo removal is performed using a two-laser method designed by a dermatologist. First, a fractional laser pre-treats the skin. Subsequently, a Pico Premium picosecond laser breaks down the ink; it is effective on a wider range of colors than older laser technologies. Anesthesia is almost always included as part of the treatment.
A vascular laser is used to treat bothersome superficial blood vessels and red vascular lesions, such as cherry angiomas. This treatment requires neither anesthesia nor recovery time and is available at the Kamppi clinic.
Among the procedures performed by the nurse, Tuire offers wart freezing (cryotherapy) using liquid nitrogen; no referral is required. Warts located on the face, mucous membranes, genital area, or near the nails are treated by a dermatologist. Tuire also performs suture removal, during which you will receive instructions for ongoing wound care, if needed.
Aesthetic treatments involving medical devices begin with a complimentary consultation, during which your skin is assessed and a treatment plan is developed. A skin analysis based on multispectral imaging provides a more detailed picture of your skin’s condition. If a skin condition—such as rosacea, active acne, or actinic keratosis—is present, the treatment process begins with a consultation with a dermatologist.
Tuire, who is friendly and cheerful, approaches every client with individual attention and empathy. She is a confident and meticulous professional who creates a safe and calm atmosphere for the treatment.