The number one question (and fear) surrounding laser hair removal for people is – is laser hair removal painful? Truth be told, that question may depend on who you ask.

Can laser hair removal be painful?

The short answer is, if you go to a clinic with an outdated or cheap laser or an aesthetician with improper training then yes, laser hair removal can be painful. However, if you go to a clinic that specializes in laser hair removal, one that has a current model laser with the latest cooling technology from a reputable laser equipment company and the aesthetician that treats you is well trained and highly knowledgeable on laser hair removal, then your laser hair removal treatment should more than tolerable. You’re still having hair bulbs destroyed so it may be a little uncomfortable, but you should never be in severe pain of any kind.

Let’s dive a little deeper into this question though – starting from the beginning.

Here’s what we’ll be going through:

1. What is laser hair removal?
2. How does laser hair removal permanently reduce hair growth?
3. 7 reasons to get laser hair removal
4. Does laser hair removal hurt?
5. How painful is laser hair removal?
6. What does laser hair removal feel like?
7. Is laser hair removal more painful than waxing?
8. How can I minimize laser hair removal pain if I am very sensitive?
9. Conclusion

What is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal is a process by which body or facial hair is permanently reduced using a laser light.

Reduction in hair can vary based on a variety of factors but when laser hair removal treatments are performed in a professional setting and pre and post treatment instructions are followed, reduction should be 90%+.

If you’re frustrated with the results your temporary hair removal solutions have been giving you because the hair ALWAYS grows back, laser hair removal is the long-lasting solution to get rid of unwanted hair for good!

How does laser hair removal permanently reduce hair growth?

Laser hair removal exposes unwanted hair to laser light pulses which damage the follicle and in turn slows and reduces hair regrowth.

7 reasons to get laser hair removal:

1. Laser hair removal is faster than regularly shaving and waxing
2. Laser hair removal is less expensive than a lifetime of waxing
3. Laser hair removal results in smooth skin
4. Laser hair removal is reduces ingrown hairs
5. Laser hair removal helps with razor bumps & razor burn
6. Laser hair removal helps with lifestyle convenience and spontaneity – like another trip to the beach!

Does laser hair removal hurt?

When done right, laser hair removal should not hurt. If we’re being completely honest, it may feel a little uncomfortable, but laser hair removal is not a painful procedure.

Well trained aestheticians undergo intense training on how to use the laser hair removal machine. This is why it is important to choose a laser hair removal clinic that invests heavily in the training of its staff and ideally, specializes in this procedure exclusively…like we do. Going to a freelance aesthetician who “happens to do” laser hair removal along with 20 other skin related offerings is never a good idea given their lack of focus on this specialized service.

At GoLaser we pride ourselves in providing care for our customers and we focus 100% on laser hair removal. Customer safety and service is our number one priority. We want all of our customers leaving with silky and smooth and ecstatic about the laser hair removal treatment they received. We are so focused on providing the best experience possible that we chose to ONLY focus on providing laser hair removal rather than a menu of other services. Sure, our laser can perform many other types of treatments besides just laser hair removal, but we don’t want our aestheticians focused on multiple treatments, we want them focused and THE BEST at doing exactly what you came to GoLaser for … removing your unwanted body and facial hair and leaving you feeling THRILLED with your results.

We take our customer service so seriously that with our GoLaser Guarantee you will never have to worry about your body hair or facial hair ever again! Once you purchase our services for one body part, you get 2-years of unlimited laser + a lifetime of touchups + a pregnancy reset. That means if you ever need touch ups, or go through hormonal changes (such as pregnancy) that cause the hair to grow back, you will not have to retain your results.

How painful is laser hair removal?

Laser hair removal is not painful when performed by a professionally trained aesthetician at a professional clinic with a professional grade laser machine. It may feel like an uncomfortable flick to your skin, but not more than that.

With that said, everyone’s pain threshold is different. Some places offer you numbing cream if you are highly sensitive to pain. The numbing cream is something you will have to purchase and apply to your skin prior to your treatment. Most people do not require the numbing cream as the procedure is very tolerable.

If you are nervous because you are highly sensitive to pain, we suggest you invest in yourself by using a reputable laser hair clinic. Our laser equipment does not require the use of numbing cream as the machine uses cryogen colling technology to apply cool air to the skin’s surface, keeping you comfortable during the treatment. Best of all, since we do not use creams, you do not need to worry about showering after your session is complete and can do your sessions whenever is convenient for you – even on a work lunch break!

What does laser hair removal feel like?

Laser hair removal feels like a quick snap of a rubber band to your skin.

One of the best things, though, is that laser hair removal happens VERY fast! Small areas of your body can be done in about 10-15 minutes – sometimes even less.

This feeling may also differ based on the laser used by the laser hair removal clinic you decide to get your treatment done at. At GoLaser, we use the most advanced laser technology in the industry to perform laser hair removal treatments. Having said that, it was designed with laser hair removal in mind because it has a cooling tip which means before every “zap”, a quick cool burst of air shoots through the tip of the laser to cool your skin. This cool burst of air minimizes the sensation of the laser attacking the hair follicle which leads to a much more comfortable and pleasant laser hair removal experience.

We also do not adjust settings in order to perform other procedures like other med-spas do because we specialize specifically in laser hair removal. That means we are solely focused on providing the best hair removal experience and results and know the optimal settings to use for every skin type.

Is laser hair removal more painful than waxing?

No way! Waxing is definitely more painful than laser hair removal. Go ahead, do your happy dance 🙂

Waxing is much more painful than laser hair removal.  Waxing is also much more time consuming than laser hair removal. Additionally, although laser hair removal has a higher price tag at first glance, when you compare it to the lifetime cost of waxing, you will quickly see that laser hair removal makes much more financial sense as waxing is more expensive over a lifetime (or even 10 years) than laser hair removal.

If you want convenience, less pain and to save time and money in the long run, then laser hair removal is the best option for removing your unwanted hair.

3 reasons laser hair removal is better than waxing:

1. Laser hair removal is less painful than waxing
2. Laser hair removal is a permanent solution to reducing your unwanted hair while waxing is a temporary solution
3. Laser hair removal is less expensive than a lifetime of waxing

How can I minimize laser hair removal pain if I am very sensitive?

1. Go to a clinic that is reputable, is up to date with the latest training and uses a professional grade laser device with the latest in colling technology.
2. Relax. Breathe.
   1. It’s way easier than waxing!
   2. Not breathing will only cause pain in your head before you even know what the feeling will be on your body! Don’t convince yourself it’s painful before you’ve actually tried it. The feeling is 100% tolerable and treatments go by SO fast.

Conclusion

1. Laser hair removal should NOT be a painful procedure. It may feel uncomfortable for some people in some places but very tolerable.
2. Select a reputable clinic for your treatment
3. Laser hair removal feels like the quick snap of a rubber band to the skin
4. Waxing hurts more than laser hair removal
5. The results and time savings that come from laser hair removal are AMAZING
6. Come to GoLaser for a FREE consultation and test patch to see what it feels like for yourself!