We all have body hair. Whether or not you want to keep it is a personal decision. But if you’re tired of temporary hair removal methods like shaving, waxing, and tweezing, you want a more permanent solution. Laser hair removal is a safe, effective solution to send unwanted hair, razor burn, strawberry legs, and ingrown hairs packing!

What Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is a non-invasive medical procedure performed by trained professionals that uses concentrated laser light to target and destroy unwanted body hair at the source. A precise wavelength of light is absorbed by the pigment in each hair follicle. The laser energy becomes heat, which destroys the follicle and prevents future hair growth. 

In 1997, the FDA approved laser hair removal for permanent hair reduction. It became more mainstream as a result. Originally only effective for light skin and dark hair, laser technology has advanced and places like Milan Laser can treat all skin types and most hair colors.

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Laser hair removal provides permanent results, leaving you with silky-smooth skin and long-term savings by eliminating the need for shaving, waxing, and other hair removal methods."

How Laser Hair Removal Works

Before each treatment, the provider draws a grid around the treatment area for precision. The skin in the treated area must be clean and free of makeup, deodorant, lotion, and fragrances. The provider uses a handheld device that emits laser light. That light penetrates the skin’s surface and is absorbed by the melanin in the hair. The heat damages the follicles and disrupts the growth cycle permanently.

Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle

Multiple laser hair removal treatments are necessary because hair grows in different stages. Lasers are most effective when targeting hair in a specific phase. 

  • Anagen (Growth Phase): The longest phase and best time for laser hair removal treatments because the hair is fully active and growing from the follicle.a
  • Catagen (Transition Phase): A brief phase where hair stops growing. Laser hair removal may be less effective because the follicle is shrinking. 
  • Telogen (Resting Phase): The hair isn’t actively growing, and the follicle is resting. Hair in this phase won’t be targeted. 
  • Exogen (Shedding Phase): Old hair is falling out to make way for new hair.

What to Expect During Treatments

After your initial consultation with a laser hair removal expert to review your medical history and create a treatment plan, you’ll be set up for your first session! Avoid sun exposure, shave the day of or before your laser treatments, and arrive with clean skin.

Here’s how your treatments will go:

  • Your provider will ask about sun exposure and tattoos to ensure safe treatments.
  • A temporary grid is drawn on the treatment area for accuracy and coverage.
  • Protective eyewear will be provided.
  • Your provider will adjust the laser to your exact skin tone.
  • A hand-held device directs pulses of laser light onto the skin that feels like a rubber band snap.
  • The pulse duration depends on the treated areas, but small areas take a few minutes and larger areas can be up to 30 minutes. 
  • Our lasers work alongside air-cooling Chiller technology to reduce any discomfort during treatments.
  • Post-treatment instructions are provided.

Why Choose Laser Hair Removal? Key Benefits

From silky-smooth skin to freedom from outdated methods and saving time and money, the benefits of laser hair removal are unmatched!

  • Forever-smooth skin— Laser hair removal gives you permanent results. Because each hair follicle is targeted, that hair can’t grow back, leaving you with soft, beautiful skin for life.
  • Long-term Savings— The results are permanent, so you don’t have to keep paying for razors, shaving cream, or waxing appointments, which saves you hundreds of thousands over a lifetime. 
  • Speed & Efficiency— Each laser pulse takes just a millisecond. Treatments are much faster compared to shaving, plucking, waxing, and at-home laser hair devices. 
  • Skincare Benefits— Shaving and waxing are hard on your skin. With laser hair removal, you can avoid ingrown hairs, razor burn, cuts, strawberry skin, and other skin irritations.
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Important Considerations About Laser Hair Removal

The average Milan Laser client is up to 95% hair-free in just 7 to 10 treatments spaced five weeks apart. While laser hair removal is generally safe, there are potential side effects to consider: 

  • Mild redness and swelling immediately following treatments is a common side effect. Use an ice pack, cool compress, or aloe vera to help soothe your skin.
  • For laser hair removal providers without the technology or training to treat all skin tones safely, there’s a high risk of burns and blisters. 
  • Laser hair removal on tanned skin or skin that isn’t at its baseline tone can cause burns and blisters.

Having a consultation with a medically backed, reputable laser hair removal provider can decrease the risk of side effects. Follow all aftercare instructions from your provider to avoid any adverse effects.

Ready To Book Your Free Consultation?

Whether you’re dealing with unwanted or are simply over the headaches caused by your outdated hair removal methods, we would love to tell you more about the amazing benefits of laser hair removal. We’re the country’s largest provider of laser hair removal with more than 400 locations nationwide. Find a convenient location near you and start your hair-free journey today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Results from each laser hair removal session are permanent. The laser targets pigment in each hair follicle, and the heat destroys the follicle, disrupting the growth cycle. The average client is up to 95% hair-free in 7 to 10 treatments.

Laser hair removal is an effective, common procedure to remove unwanted hair. It targets pigment in hair follicles. The concentrated light is converted to heat, which destroys the hair follicle and prevents future hair growth.

Many describe the sensation of laser hair removal as similar to a rubber band snapping against the skin. Compared to painful waxing, laser hair removal is tolerated well by most people and treatments are fast.

Yes! It’s recommended to shave the treated area the day of or before your laser hair removal treatments. The laser is better able to target the hair follicles with clean-shaven skin.

The number of laser sessions needed will vary from person to person. Generally, clients see up to 30% hair reduction after their first treatment. After seven to 10 treatments spaced five weeks apart, clients are 95%+ hair-free and may only require maintenance treatments.

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