Northwest Face & Body

How Painful Is Laser Hair Removal?

Dr. Ludwig Allegra

July 14, 2023

How Painful Is Laser Hair Removal?

Laser hair removal is one of the few ways to permanently reduce unwanted hair growth. In the past, it was a fairly painful process, even for those with the ideal skin tones and hair color. Patients interested in laser hair removal also have concerns about how painful laser hair removal is. So, let’s answer the question, “How painful is laser hair removal?”

At Northwest Face & Body, we use a triple wavelength laser that is calibrated for each patient’s hair color and skin tone. This means that it does not deliver more or less energy than is needed for the treatment. Additionally, it contains a self-cooling handpiece that cools the heat of the laser almost simultaneously to the treatment.

The laser is also fractionated which means that our master estheticians fragment the laser into small pieces. This limits discomfort and pain associated with laser hair removal. Many patients today describe it as mostly painless or a small snapping sensation against the skin.

To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at 425-576-1700. You can also reach out online via chat, contact form, and Price Simulator.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr. Ludwig Allegra

Dr. Ludwig Allegra has provided Bellevue, Kirkland, and the surrounding areas with premier plastic surgery procedures for over two decades.