Few forms of hair removal are fully permanent, but laser hair removal offers the most significant and long-lasting reduction in hair growth available. Since it gradually destroys hair follicles, you’ll rarely ever need to rely on any other hair-removal method like shaving or waxing. Plus, it works on all skin types and nearly every hair color except white hair, peach fuzz, some blonde hair and gray hair.

Targeting the Hair Follicle

Unlike temporary methods that focus on removing hair at the surface, laser hair removal technology targets the hair follicle (the tiny pocket within the skin that nourishes and houses the hair) itself with a noninvasive technique. By focusing on the follicle, laser hair removal disrupts a crucial process: hair growth.

Lasers emit a concentrated beam of light specifically absorbed by melanin, a pigment found in hair. This absorption converts light energy into heat, which damages the follicle's growth center, significantly weakening the follicle's ability to produce new hair growth.

Multiple Sessions Needed

You won’t be completely hair-free after your first session, but you’ll start seeing results. Sessions are required roughly every five weeks. The hair will be in different growth phases throughout the hair-free journey, and different laser settings will be required for optimal results to leave you with smooth, hair-free skin.

Significant Reduction, Not Elimination

Multiple sessions, typically spaced every five weeks, are necessary to target hair in various growth phases. However, with each treatment, you'll experience progressively smoother skin. Following your initial sessions, maintenance touch-ups are typically less frequent, allowing you to enjoy long-lasting results free of unwanted hair.

Laser sessions also help with potential side effects like ingrown hairs, skin irritation, and razor burn. It’s no different at Milan, where many clients are excited to witness the progress in hair reduction, from start to finish.

“They’re very excited to hear that there is an end in sight,” said Milan Traveling Provider Marleigh S. “After your sixth treatment, if you’re at 80% hair reduction, we’ll push you out to appointments every 10 weeks instead of five. That’s two hair growth cycles.” 

“We’re just explaining our protocol and how we get great results and make sure it’s safe at the same time. They’re excited about that and happy to hear that we’re all medical professionals, too. That helps when I explain things in depth.” 

Maintenance Sessions Possible

Even when your sessions conclude, you may see some regrowth over time. In order to maintain ideal results, touch-up sessions may be necessary. The frequency varies from person to person, but is typically less frequent than regular shaving or waxing, saving both time and money in the long run.

Milan Laser clients usually see up to 95% hair reduction and are able to continue seeing permanent results with our Unlimited Package™. You pay one price for a body area and are hair-free for life. This means even months or years down the road if you need a touch-up or additional treatment, you won’t pay another dime for that body area.