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About Laser Hair Removal
What happens during a session step by step
The technician cleans the skin, marks a test grid, and fires a calibration pulse while watching for any reaction. You and the operator wear protective goggles rated for the specific wavelength. The handpiece is then moved across the area in overlapping passes, sending 1 to 3 pulses per second. Most people describe each pulse as a rubber band snap and a brief heat spike.
Areas commonly treated and time per session
Small areas like the upper lip, chin or underarms take about 10 to 15 minutes. Medium areas like bikini line, lower arms or half legs take 20 to 30 minutes. Full legs, back or chest can take 45 to 90 minutes depending on density and size. Larger surface area and higher density both raise the session time noticeably.
When results might not meet expectations
Results vary with hormone levels, hair colour and skin tone. Conditions like PCOS or menopause can trigger new growth even after treatment. White, grey, red or very blonde hair responds poorly. Missing sessions or sun exposure between treatments lowers effectiveness. A maintenance plan every 6 to 12 months is often needed long term.
Real risks and side effects to watch for
Common reactions are redness, swelling, and mild itching for up to 48 hours. Less common risks include hyperpigmentation, hypopigmentation, blistering, and paradoxical hair growth in untreated skin nearby. Burns and scarring are rare and usually trace to wrong wavelength, wrong fluence, or recent sun exposure. Ask the clinic how they calibrate fluence for your skin type before each session.
How many sessions you really need
Most people need 6 to 8 sessions per area for a 70 to 90 percent reduction in hair. Hormonal areas like the face or bikini may need 8 to 12 sessions. Maintenance once or twice a year is common. Sessions spaced closer than 4 weeks apart are usually less effective because follicles need time to enter the right growth phase.
Preparing the skin in the 2 weeks before
Stop waxing, plucking, threading, and depilatory creams for 14 days, because the follicle needs its root intact. Shave the area 24 hours before the appointment so the laser meets the bulb and not the surface hair. Avoid sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanner for 10 to 14 days, since tanned skin raises the burn risk and lowers the safe fluence.
Who is a good candidate
The ideal candidate has dark coarse hair and lighter skin because the laser targets pigment. Grey, white, red or very light blonde hair responds poorly because there is little pigment to absorb the light. Recent tan or active sunburn raises burn risk. A patch test is required if you have darker skin tones or a history of hyperpigmentation.
Questions to ask before you book
Ask what laser device is used and whether it suits your skin tone. Ask how many sessions they expect for your hair type. Ask who performs the treatment and their qualifications. Ask about pricing per session and full package. Ask about the patch test policy and what happens if a side effect appears. Get answers in writing.
What changes the price per session
The main drivers are body area size, hair density, the laser model, and the technician's experience. Diode and Alexandrite devices cost more to buy and maintain than older IPL machines, so clinics pass that on. Package pricing usually drops the per-session cost by 15 to 30 percent when you book 6 or more sessions up front.
Aftercare and recovery
Expect redness, mild swelling and a sunburn-like sensation for 12 to 48 hours after each session. Apply aloe vera or a cool compress. Avoid hot showers, saunas, swimming pools and intense exercise for 24 to 48 hours. Use SPF 30 or higher on treated skin daily. Do not wax between sessions. Shaving is allowed and encouraged.