When it comes to hair removal, laser treatments are often seen as the most effective and long-lasting option. But does laser hair removal hurt? The answer is yes, but it's usually much less painful than other methods such as waxing. Many people describe the sensation of laser hair removal as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. The level of discomfort experienced depends on the area being treated, with the upper lip being more sensitive than the cheeks and forehead. In comparison to waxing, laser hair removal is much less painful.
Most patients report that it feels like a rubber band has snapped against their skin. Of course, the area being treated and your personal pain tolerance will determine the level of pain associated with laser hair removal. Waxing can last a little longer than with any of the above hair removal methods, but it takes a lot longer. In other words, if you can tolerate the quick sting of a wax strip, you can definitely put up with the brief moment of laser hair removal. We recommend laser hair removal for any area of your body where you have unwanted hair, such as your face, chest, arms, legs, and bikini area.
It is also advisable to shave hair close to the skin before the procedure, use laser devices with refrigerating machines, and take an antihistamine, especially the night before and the morning of treatment, to help reduce pain. People with dark skin and dark hair may have a greater reaction due to the type of laser being used. We have found that most patients need between six and eight treatments to ensure that all hair is removed from the area in question. Most women will want to avoid hair removal treatments for several days before and during their monthly menstrual cycles. The bikini line is one of the most popular laser hair removal treatment areas, but it also has one of the thinnest skins.
The armpits are among the most painful areas of the body to undergo laser hair removal due to their thin skin. The main drawback identified by most patients is that laser hair removal takes longer compared to waxing. However, it can help you remove unwanted hair without the pain and discomfort that often comes with other treatments.
