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FAQs

How many passes should you do for laser hair removal? ›

Depending on the area being treated, four to eight passes are needed to safely remove the hair from the roots. That said, for the best results, eight sessions are usually recommended.

Everyone's body is different, and different biological factors can impact how many sessions you need in order to fully remove your unwanted hair. Generally, clients need about two to six laser treatments in order to completely get rid of hair.

Now, you might wonder if one session is enough for permanent hair removal. The answer is usually no. While you will notice a reduction in hair growth, achieving complete hair removal requires multiple sessions.

Brazilian laser hair removal gets rid of all the hair from your bikini zone, like a Brazilian wax would, but in a more permanent way. If you have light skin and dark hair, you will likely see good results from laser hair removal that can last much longer than other hair removal methods.

If treatment is stopped before all of the hair follicles have been destroyed, some may continue to grow. It is important to complete the recommended treatment plan to achieve the best results. Sometimes, the patient sees hairs are thicker and darker after the treatment when they have original light and fair hair.

The Brazilian bikini area—which includes the entire bikini area, and between the buttocks (including the perirectal area)—can solve the complicated issue of reaching around with razors to catch every last stray hair. Our lasers are safe enough to be used in tender areas without burning or damaging the skin.

You can expect a 10% to 25% reduction in hair after the first treatment. To remove the hair, most patients need 2 to 6 laser treatments. After finishing the treatments, most patients do not see any hair on the treated skin for several months or even years. When the hair regrows, there tends to be less of it.

Yes, you can shave in between each laser hair removal treatment. During your course of treatment, you can shave any unwanted hair that may regrow. After your first laser hair removal session you will notice that you won't need to shave as much as before.

Keep the area moist with Cetaphil Cream, Cerave Cream, or Aquaphor Healing Ointment until the inflammation resolves and the area is healed. Keep the treated area out of the sun. If sun exposure is unavoidable, cover it or apply a broad-spectrum sunblock with SPF 30 or above for at least four weeks following treatment.

And yes, you may still notice some hair a couple of days after your session, but this is often part of the natural shedding process or due to hairs that were in a different growth phase during treatment. Remember, quality laser hair removal is an investment in your confidence and well-being.

Why do I have stubble after laser hair removal? ›

With hairs at different stages at any given time, a single laser session can only target hairs in the active growth phase. This discrepancy means that hairs not in the active phase during treatment will continue to grow, leading to the perception of stubble.

Electrolysis is considered a more permanent solution than laser hair removal (it stops hair growth completely while laser hair removal slows and reduces hair growth), but it requires more individual sessions (closer to 14), and the sessions can take longer. You might not see full results for nearly 18 months.

Number of Passes: IPL 515 – 580: 1 - 2 passes, except with Fitzpatrick skin type V and Asian skin types For Fitzpatrick skin type V and Asian skin types: 1 pass only (These skin types retain more heat for longer and will respond more intensely.)

After the course is complete, the treated area will feel smooth with a permanent reduction in hair growth. Typically we recommend a minimum of 6 laser treatments for women and 8 for men. So you can expect to complete your course after 6-9 months.

Many IPL treatment providers do only one pass of the IPL lens over the skin. We do two passes—one in one direction, and the second pass at a 90-degree angle to the first.

Laser hair removal only works on hair follicles while they're in their active growth stage, which is why it cannot remove all hair at once. It normally takes at least 6 to 12 sessions for the laser to successful target the majority of the hair follicles for complete smoothness.